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UK construction continues decline
Monday, 08 February 2010
The UK construction industry continued to decline during the final quarter of 2009 despite the wider economy returning to growth, according to the latest Construction Trade Survey published today.
Burnley FC to redevelop Turf Moor
Monday, 08 February 2010
Burnley Football Club, along with several partners, including the local council - have drawn up plans to redevelop Turf Moor.
US gas blast kills five
Monday, 08 February 2010
A gas explosion at a power plant being built in Connecticut, US has killed at least five people and injured 15 others.
House-building to hit lowest levels since 1923
Monday, 08 February 2010
The number of new homes built in England and Wales in 2009/10 will slump to its lowest level since 1923, according to new figures.
Green housing gets Government boost
Monday, 08 February 2010
Housing Minister John Healey has today backed the country's biggest ever green home building programme, with four areas sharing £60m cash to build over 600 new homes to the toughest ever environmental standards.
Irish construction slows decline
Monday, 08 February 2010
The beleaguered Irish construction industry appears to be improving, latest figures show.
Features
The National Brownfield Strategy for England
Dr Richard Boyle, Brownfield Technical Consultant, the Homes and Communities Agency, says unlocking brownfield land is the key to a sustainable future.
The AGS Data Standard - what is it and why?
The Association for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS), has committed itself to the standardisation of electronic data transfer through the AGS Data Transfer Format
Life after PPG 16
Kathryn Whittington, PR Coordinator, Institute for Archaeologists, on the major changes to the profession of the last 20 years
Train your way through the recession
Jimmy Phillips, from the Construction Study Centre outlines four ways training can make construction companies recession proof.
Manchester leads the way
Manchester has one of the largest Building Schools for the Future (BSF) and Academies programmes, with a total investment of more than £500m.
Concrete embraces sustainability
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) was formed in March 2009 from the merger of The Quarry Products Association (QPA), The British Cement Association (BCA) and The Concrete Centre (TCC).
A change of approach
Ruth Reed has been elected as the 73rd RIBA president. The first woman to hold the post. Claire Stapleton spoke to her.
