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The residential fires worried QBE given that the Future Homes Standard mandates onsite renewable energy generation from March 2028. Image: Astrid Gast | Dreamstime.com.

Solar panel fires are rising sharply across UK, insurer warns

Fires at homes, commercial and industrial buildings are on the rise and spreading more frequently, says QBE.

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Scheme to revive west London Victorian waterworks gets go-ahead

Wirral council fined £6k after worker falls from stepladder

The PBH scheme aims to deliver 10,000 homes by 2030 while increasing employment opportunities for prison leavers and reducing reoffending rates. Image: Vistry.

Vistry is first major housebuilder to join Prisoners Building Homes initiative

In its response, CIOB called for government to set standards as the industry’s main client. Image: Maxriesgo | Dreamstime.com.

CIOB responds to call for evidence on built environment professions

Bricklayer breaks back in barn roof fall

Photos will be displayed alongside a commissioned sculpture by Hampshire artist Darren Allsopp made entirely from reclaimed metal. Image: Courtesy of Willmott Dixon.

Willmott Dixon asks public for photos of material reuse to spur change in construction

The Material Index AI-enabled audit tool allows the quick, photo-led capture of materials so users can assess them before deconstruction. Image: Material Index.

Oktra teams up with Material Index to turn sea of waste into new materials

Skylink sections will be pre-assembled in a vacant hanger and moved into place overnight for installation. Image: Farrans.

Farrans to build skylinks for Stansted’s £1.1bn expansion

Contractor fined £60K after worker falls through unprotected roof light

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Blenheim Palace reveals restoration ahead of October completion

Government puts jobs and skills at heart of public procurement

Healthcare focus for Gateway 2 projects paying off says BSR

A range of housing types in Nottingham, UK. Image: Maria Wachala | Dreamstime.com.

New research says extra cost of Passivhaus can be as low as 2%

Average retention rates for tier one contractors released

Low Carbon Passport programme passes 1,000 learner milestone

National Theatre launches engineering apprenticeship to mark 50 years of South Bank home

The scheme targets a biodiversity net gain of 11.7% through new planted habitats, orchards and biosolar roofs. Image: Graham Group.

Deal reached on £530m net-zero student digs at University of Manchester

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Government approves Truman Brewery mixed-use plan

Respirable crystalline silica is generated when brick, concrete, mortar, stone, tiles and plasterboard are cut, drilled or demolished. Image: (null) (null) | Dreamstime.com.

New toolkit from CIOB helps you manage silica dust, the silent killer

Water treatment plant in Hoddesdon, UK. Image: Craig Genga | Dreamstime.com.

£60,000 if you can prove diesel-free equipment works on construction sites

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