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Features and news
Shortage of high-quality data threatening the AI boom
And other fundamental issues highlighted by the Open Data Institute.
Data centres top the list of growth opportunities
In robust, yet heterogenous world BACS market.
Increased funding for BSR announced
Within plans for next generation of new towns.
New Towns Taskforce interim policy statement
With initial reactions to the 6 month policy update.
Heritage, industry and slavery
Interpretation must tell the story accurately.
PM announces Building safety and fire move to MHCLG
Following recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry report.
Conserving the ruins of a great Elizabethan country house.
BSRIA European air conditioning market update 2024
Highs, lows and discrepancy rates in the annual demand.
50 years celebrating the ECA Apprenticeship Awards
As SMEs say the 10 years of the Apprenticeship Levy has failed them.
Nominations sought for CIOB awards
Celebrating construction excellence in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
EPC consultation in context: NCM, SAP, SBEM and HEM
One week to respond to the consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings framework.
CIAT Celebrates 60 years of Architectural Technology
Find out more #CIAT60 social media takeover.
The BPF urges Chancellor for additional BSR resources
To remove barriers and bottlenecks which delay projects.
Flexibility over requirements to boost apprentice numbers
English, maths and minimumun duration requirements reduced for a 10,000 gain.
A long term view on European heating markets
BSRIA HVAC 2032 Study.
Humidity resilience strategies for home design
Frequency of extreme humidity events is increasing.
National Apprenticeship Week 2025
Skills for life : 10-16 February
Around the web
Upcoming Webinars: Employment rights to Life Safety Transfer Switching.
Wood company fined more than £1million after two workers injured.
CIAT, CIEEM and others write letter to PM on value of nature.
Construction companies that couldn’t survive in 2025.
MHCLG updates NPPF wording on Green Belt development.
Response to plans to expand apprenticeships provision.
Grey belt won’t help Government reach housebuilding target.
Open consultation on Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime.
Construction Management, 17 Jan
BoKlok modular flats will be demolished, Skanska says.
Skanska expands data academy to improve skills.
Architects Benevolent Society welcomes its new CEO.
Your insights matter: assessing the impact of Inheritance Tax changes.
Approved Documents for Building Regulation; research and call for evidence.
Calling RTS meter customers to upgrade now before summer shutdown.
Regulator pledges to clear 122 project backlog by April.
Women in BIM launches sixth year of mentor scheme.
Rayner defends handling of Grenfell Tower meeting.
Free Building Safety Regulator webinars for 2025.
Hays salary guide 2025.
Market Intelligence - Global HVAC and BACS markets webinar.