Buildings
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YIT will build Lithuania’s new Leopard tank factory in Kaunas. The €30m design-and-build contract covers an energy-efficient production and maintenance facility scheduled for completion in November 2027.
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Portakabin has joined a public-sector framework for modular building procurement. Clients can appoint suppliers directly or run streamlined competitions for temporary and permanent accommodation.
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Kier has started rebuilding Wellfield Academy through low-carbon construction methods. The £44.9m GenZero project will use cross-laminated timber, ground-source heat pumps, natural ventilation, and a bio-solar roof.
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London Square has reported deeper losses amid building-safety approval delays. The developer recorded a £12.7m pre-tax loss as longer regulatory programmes continued to affect project starts, cash flow, and completions.
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Actis wants overheating to carry greater weight in housing specifications. Reflective insulation can contribute to passive heat control, although glazing, shading, ventilation, orientation, and internal gains remain critical.
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Keon Homes has reached first-brick stage at Heath Town development. The £28m brownfield scheme will provide 32 council apartments within a wider five-site regeneration programme.
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Structural timber manufacturers have taken their housing case to Westminster. Faster assembly and lower embodied carbon sit alongside continuing demands for assurance, moisture control, skills, insurance, and manufacturing capacity.
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Planning approval has unlocked Crystal Palace’s comprehensive sports centre redevelopment. Morgan Sindall Construction is preparing for a late-2026 start on the heritage, accessibility, aquatics, and decarbonisation programme.
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Project SNUG will test retrofit-led flexibility across social housing estates. The 300-home trial will measure how upgraded properties can reduce peak electricity demand.
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Sisk will deliver the London Irish Centre’s Camden redevelopment programme. Construction begins in January 2027, with reopening planned for the first quarter of 2029.