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Posted 17th December 2025
Lessons from the CMA investigation into 10 construction firms who broke the law by rigging bids for contracts.
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Posted 16th December 2025
Letter in opposition to government exempting small sites from Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
Posted 10th December 2025
Consultation for a new code of practice for residential stock condition surveys
The launch of Version 1 is set for early 2026.
Posted 4th December 2025
The DQI is a structured, evidence-based tool designed to assess and improve the quality of building design
Posted 2nd December 2025
Constructionarium, a not-for-profit organisation, that provides real-life construction experiences on scaled projects,…
Posted 27th November 2025
It is hoped the Budget will set the tone for growth and transformation across the built environment
Posted 26th November 2025
CABE is opening an industry-wide consultation
Posted 21st November 2025
Award winning resources to support teaching from Key Stage 2 in Primary Schools through to A-level
Building a Better Future: Inquiry into improving the delivery of national infrastructure projects
Posted 20th November 2025
Register now for early access to the Built Environment Competence Hub - launching January 2026 with frameworks,…
New guidance helps industry assess and track embodied carbon performance