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About BDC Magazine. Building Design & Construction magazine is constantly at the forefront of this fast-moving and dynamic industry. With sound journalism and up-to-date news and reaction to the stories that are affecting your industry today, BDC magazine keeps you one step ahead. For nearly 20 years, BDC has been the go-to resource for ...
Regional building crisis threatens 1.5M homes target - BDC
1 day ago · November 15, 2024. The UK’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes faces a critical but overlooked challenge – the dramatic decline of regional housebuilders capable of delivering community-focused developments. That’s according to electrical specialist Garo who highlights the issue in a new report. Industry analysis reveals SME builders now ...
Trafford Gardens Hits Major Milestone with Topping Out …
19 hours ago · November 15, 2024. Trafford Gardens, a prime residential development of 149 new homes in Manchester, has celebrated a significant milestone yesterday with its traditional ‘topping out’ ceremony. The event marks the completion of the building’s highest point, bringing the project one step closer to its anticipated completion in autumn 2025.
Prevent, don't cool: a ‘critical blind spot’ in building industry ...
1 day ago · Cooling is the fastest-growing use of energy in buildings, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Its updated World Energy Outlook report, released last month (October 2024), projects concerning figures. The report states that the rise in energy consumption forecasted to cool homes is set to skyrocket by 280 per cent by 2050.
Modular & MMC Archives | BDC Magazine
Oct 28, 2024 · Kenneth Booth September 27, 2024. Modular construction business Integra Buildings has celebrated a record year as a string of major contracts underpinned impressive growth. Yorkshire-based Integra recorded turnover of £50m in 2023 for the first time in the company’s 27-year history, as newly-released accounts detail its strong financial ...
Construct & Build News | BDC Magazine
Oct 30, 2024 · Kenneth Booth September 10, 2024. Leading UK contractor HG Construction has exceeded a turnover of £400m for the first time, posting a turnover of £424m in 2023. This represents an increase of 26% from 2022, when the company achieved a turnover of £336m. The company remained profitable throughout what it described as a very challenging.
Civil Engineering News - BDC Magazine
Oct 29, 2024 · Kenneth Booth September 27, 2024. Civil engineering costs are forecast to rise by 15% over the next five years to 2Q 2029, while civil engineering tender prices are predicted to increase by 23% over the same period, according to the latest forecast from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). New work infrastructure output is expected.
Places for Everyone plan for new homes, jobs and growth goes to …
Feb 19, 2024 · Places for Everyone plan progresses to final stage following conclusion of public examination; Inspectors’ report, published today, finds plan for new homes, jobs and sustainable growth is sound and legally compliant with recommended modifications
Utilities & Energy News - BDC Magazine
Kenneth Booth October 18, 2024. Last Energy, a US-based energy start-up, has announced ambitious plans to develop a £300 million micro-modular nuclear power plant scheme in South Wales. The project aims to deliver four innovative 20 MWe micro-modular nuclear units, generating a total of 80 MWe – enough to power approximately 244,000 homes ...
£1.7 Billion Edgware Town Centre Redevelopment Gets Green Light
By Kenneth Booth. July 18, 2024. Ballymore has submitted an outline planning application for a £1.7 billion redevelopment of Edgware’s Broadwalk Shopping Centre, the bus station, and the garage. This ambitious project is in partnership with Places for London, Transport for London’s property company, which owns part of the area’s land.