The Joint Fire Code (Fire Prevention on Construction Sites) has been amended and updated to both bring it in line with current legislation and maintain its market-leading position on health and safety and fire prevention on construction sites.
Trade Minister Lord Davies of Abersoch has announced the finalists for the 2009 Building Exchange (BEX) Innovation Competition, which recognises the most innovative UK firms in construction and infrastructure.
A new internet-based planning consultation tool has been launched for developers, aimed at improving community and stakeholder engagement regarding major projects.
The UK industry group representing manufacturers of expanded polystyrene (EPS) for construction applications has issued a new 20-page technical guide for specifiers.
The Housing Forum has called for a radical shake-up of housebuilding and planning priorities to accommodate current market conditions and prepare it better for future market recovery.
Planning permission has been granted for the first council houses in the country to be made from straw. North Kesteven District Council has approved the application for a pair of semi-detached houses to be built at Martin in Lincolnshire.
Construction professionals aged under 30 are being invited to sign up for TeamBuild 2009, a competition that challenges different disciplines to work together to solve a real-life construction challenge over the course of a weekend.
A unique, £8.3m development which is set to increase significantly the provision of retirement housing in Slough was officially opened by the Mayor of Slough, Councillor Raja Mohammed Zarait, on 20 April.
Doxford Park: the 60s estate that's being transformed for the 21st century
The £78m redevelopment of the Doxford Park residential area in Sunderland is now into its third phase as developer Gentoo continues the ambitious transformation of the former 1960s Mill Hill estate.
Merton Council is to conduct its first comprehensive study into the energy efficiency of the borough’s homes. The council will be assessing 75,000 homes across Merton and will carry out more detailed surveys in a cross-section of property types in the borough.