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As per the recent analysis done by a data firm, Glenigan, private housing starts in the UK went down 39% in the three months to March 31 as compared to the previous quarter. On the other hand, social housing...

The German construction sector's outlook is not that optimistic at present. The aftereffects of the pandemic, combined with material shortages and increased prices of building materials and energy, have all had a detrimental effect. According to survey by the German...

The negotiations on the EU's revised regulation concerning construction products are coming to a close after many months of fighting between industry groups as well as green advocates. The 2011 regulation looks to standardise construction products in the EU so...

Toyota Material Handling has launched a new electric walkie stacker under the brand Tora-Max, adding to the company’s portfolio of material handling products and solutions. The Tora-Max Walkie Stacker offers versatility, accessibility and load stability. “The Tora-Max Walkie Stacker is...

SOCOTEC Consulting, Inc., part of SOCOTEC USA, a leading provider of TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification), consulting, and advisory services with a strategic focus on building and infrastructure sectors, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Spinnaker Group,...

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) released a streamlined process for projects pursuing certifications for the LEED green building rating system and the WELL Building Standard. The new...

Realtors' apex body Credai on Saturday said it has partnered Indian Green Building Council to facilitate its members to develop certified environmental-friendly housing projects. The association has pledged the development of 1,000 green-certified projects in the next two years and...