RICS establishes global whole-life carbon collaboration 21.4.2026 08:59

RICS has established a new collaboration to harmonise how whole-life carbon emissions are measured across the global built environment.

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Natural England go-ahead for nutrients scheme 20.4.2026 08:53

Natural England has approved the Stodmarsh stream enhancement scheme under the Habitats Regulations, enabling nutrient neutrality credits that will allow for the development of thousands of homes around Ashford in Kent.

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Prefab plumbing speeds Leeds tower 21.4.2026 09:39

Briggs Forrester Living selected prefabricated drainage and water supply products from Polypipe Building Services, cutting installation times on the Leeds Sky Gardens apartment block.

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SNG appoints contractors to £10.9bn homes framework 21.4.2026 09:28

Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has made appointments to its new Contractor Framework for Affordable Homes, part of its 10-year £10.9bn investment programme.

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Duraproducts appoints kerbing manager 21.4.2026 09:19

With polymer kerbs approved for highways works, Duraproducts has appointed Ned Birley as general manager for the products.

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Tree surgeon picks FUSO Canter 21.4.2026 09:10

Jack Cotterill Tree Services has been using three FUSO Canter trucks, purchased from Mertrux Truck & Van.

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Battery electric shunter for Whatley Quarry 21.4.2026 08:46

Heidelberg has commissioned a converted battery electric shunting locomotive for its Whatley Quarry.

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New chair planned for Stelrad 20.4.2026 09:39

Radiator manufacturer Stelrad has appointed Martyn Coffey to succeed Bob Ellis as chair. Coffey will join the board as a non-exective director on May 1, taking over as chair after its May 20 AGM.

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Huddersfield Market plans approved 20.4.2026 09:30

Kirklees Council has approved plans for the regeneration of the Grade II* Huddersfield Market. The £16.5m scheme was designed by Greig & Stephenson Architects.

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Gordons expands in central Scotland 20.4.2026 09:14

Gordons Construction Equipment is opening its seventh location, the first in central Scotland, this summer, at Blairgowrie in Perthshire.

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H. E. Services helps fix Hampshire sewers 20.4.2026 08:37

Southern Water has used a Komatsu excavator from H. E. Services for wastewater infrastructure improvemenrts at Ashurst Bridge, near Totton in Hampshire.

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New technical director for Axter 20.4.2026 08:27

Ipswich-based flat roofing specialist Axter Ltd has appointed Shaun Lotay as its new technical director.

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