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Southern Construction Framework announces Suppliers’ Days ahead of £5.4bn tender

|Date: 27 February, 2026

Southern Construction Framework announces Suppliers’ Days ahead of £5.4bn tender

Southern Construction Framework (SCF) will be hosting a series of Suppliers’ Days next month in Exeter an ...

Southern Construction Framework (SCF) will be hosting a series of Suppliers’ Days next month in Exeter and Winchester. These events, aimed at South West and South East partners, are part of its early ...

27 February, 2026
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1.5 million new homes is unachievable according to public sector survey

|Date: 13 February, 2026

1.5 million new homes is unachievable according to public sector survey

Public servants on the front line of housing delivery have spoken out on the Government’s target of deliv ...

Public servants on the front line of housing delivery have spoken out on the Government’s target of delivering 1.5 million new homes by 2029, with less than 1% thinking that the goal is achievable wit ...

13 February, 2026
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believe housing welcomes four new recruits to its Board Trainee Programme

|Date: 12 February, 2026

believe housing welcomes four new recruits to its Board Trainee Programme

Not-for-profit landlord believe housing has welcomed four new participants to its Board Trainee Programme ...

Not-for-profit landlord believe housing has welcomed four new participants to its Board Trainee Programme, which supports the development of future leaders and aims to strengthen diversity in housing ...

12 February, 2026
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Delivering for Ellon’s new net zero civic hub

|Date: 6 February, 2026

Delivering for Ellon’s new net zero civic hub

The construction of a new multi-purpose council building in the Aberdeenshire town of Ellon not only show ...

The construction of a new multi-purpose council building in the Aberdeenshire town of Ellon not only showcases successful development guided by circular economy principles, but also how technical coll ...

6 February, 2026
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Road to Net Zero: Advice on decarbonising public buildings with heat pumps

|Date: 30 January, 2026

Road to Net Zero: Advice on decarbonising public buildings with heat pumps

With the Government committed to slash direct emissions from public sector buildings by at least 50% by 2 ...

With the Government committed to slash direct emissions from public sector buildings by at least 50% by 2032, and by 75% by 2037, compared to a 2017 baseline, the spotlight is firmly on public sector ...

30 January, 2026
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Three key priorities for achieving Net Zero in the construction industry

|Date: 28 January, 2026

Three key priorities for achieving Net Zero in the construction industry

The built environment sector is responsible for circa 37% of energy-related carbon emissions worldwide. I ...

The built environment sector is responsible for circa 37% of energy-related carbon emissions worldwide. It is clear the construction industry’s response to Net Zero initiatives is crucial in achieving ...

28 January, 2026
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Special Report: Finding collaborative solutions to reach sustainability goals

|Date: 27 January, 2026

Special Report: Finding collaborative solutions to reach sustainability goals

In a recent report from NEC Contracts, 72% of all respondents from the public sector said that more proje ...

In a recent report from NEC Contracts, 72% of all respondents from the public sector said that more projects should include sustainability focused optional contract clauses. Here Rekha Thawrani OBE, G ...

27 January, 2026
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Cistermiser urges urgent action on water efficiency as extreme drought threat looms

|Date: 26 January, 2026

Cistermiser urges urgent action on water efficiency as extreme drought threat looms

Water saving expert Cistermiser, is urging the construction and facilities sector to accelerate action on ...

Water saving expert Cistermiser, is urging the construction and facilities sector to accelerate action on water efficiency, leakage prevention and smarter water management, following reports that Engl ...

26 January, 2026
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The importance of homing in on social value through housing delivery

|Date: 20 January, 2026

The importance of homing in on social value through housing delivery

Caroline Compton-James, Deputy Chief Executive at SCAPE, highlights the importance of homing in on social ...

Caroline Compton-James, Deputy Chief Executive at SCAPE, highlights the importance of homing in on social value through housing delivery. The UK construction sector is at a pivotal moment while it nav ...

20 January, 2026
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Cardo Group acquires Faskin Group, strengthening its roofing capabilities and expanding local jobs across Scotland

|Date: 16 January, 2026

Cardo Group acquires Faskin Group, strengthening its roofing capabilities and expanding local jobs across Scotland

Cardo Group has announced the acquisition of Faskin Group, a well-established roofing business based in P ...

Cardo Group has announced the acquisition of Faskin Group, a well-established roofing business based in Paisley, Scotland. Founded in 2010 by Frank and Karen O’Hara, Faskin Group has grown into one ...

16 January, 2026
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