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Rayner unveils £39bn plan to build 300,000 social homes

Construction Enquirer

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will today unveil details of a £39bn house building drive for the next 10 years aiming to deliver around 300,000 new social and affordable homes. A modernised Decent Homes Standard will be rolled out and extended to the private rented sector for the first time.

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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is leading the way in modern building design, reshaping how we build, especially when it comes to mass timber.

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G&H launches new building performance service

Construction Enquirer

Mechanical, electrical and public health specialist G&H is expanding its service offering with the creation of building performance. Chartered building surveyor Mike McGill, with over 35 years’ experience in surveying, upgrading and adaptation of UK buildings, will head up the new service.

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Hinkley trio sign Sizewell civils deal

Construction Enquirer

Nigel Cann, Joint Managing Director, Sizewell C, said: “This agreement ensures that our civils programme will be delivered by three companies with deep experience of building to the highest nuclear standards. I’m proud that Laing O’Rourke is part of a partnership delivering cleaner and cheaper energy for Britain.”

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8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design

UK Construction Blog

The post 8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Passive House Performance Standards A “Passive House” refers to a highly energy-efficient building that minimizes energy consumption through the use of passive design strategies.

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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

As these extreme climate events continue to grow in number and size, owners are turning to architects, engineers, and construction professionals to deliver more resilient buildings without higher costs. Sustainability and resilience are critical factors in building design and construction. Can Cold-formed Steel Outperform Wood Framing?

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C.W. Driver Cos. Breaks Ground on College of the Desert’s Palm Springs Campus

Civil + Structural Engineer

The $268 million, 175,000-square-foot project will provide cutting-edge facilities for learning, collaboration, and innovation, while setting new standards for sustainability and community development in the Coachella Valley. Ranked in Engineering News Records Top 150 General Contractors and Top 100 Construction Managers, C.W.