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CommentUK steel sector needs to educate partners for a sustainable future
The sector needs to educate its construction partners to create a sustainable supply chain that helps achieve net zero targets and manages the transition of UK suppliers to low carbon UK steel production, says Jonathan Davis, preconstruction technical director at William Hare
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CommentLabour must shore up materials security or fall short of infrastructure strategy ambitions
By importing key construction materials such as cement, the infrastructure strategy faces potential disruption due to supply chain bottlenecks and geopolitical issues. Diana Casey, executive director at the Mineral Products Association, makes the case for a thriving domestic industry
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NewsCosts of getting capacity back up and running set to hit brickmaker’s profit
Ibstock says trading so far in 2025 has been ‘well above’ prior year
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Information - ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½CPD 06 2025: How glass mineral wool insulation supports net zero building design
This module explores how glass mineral wool insulation supports sustainable construction by reducing carbon emissions and improving energy performance
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NewsBrickmaker Forterra sees revenue jump in first four months of year
Firm says increased demand from housebuilders behind rise
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Information - ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½CPD 05 2025: Enhancing thermal performance
This module explores how evolving building regulations are driving improved thermal performance and how stone wool insulation can help narrow the performance gap
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NewsPrice hikes on way, brickmaker Forterra warns
Firm says costs have gone up in wake of last autumn’s Budget