Europe

Boldyn Networks acquires Cellnex’s Private Networks Unit to enhance 5G StrategyTop of Form 

Boldyn Networks, one of the largest shared network infrastructure providers in the world, has agreed to acquire Cellnex’s private networks business unit.   This largely includes EDZCOM, a Finnish pioneer and European market leader that des...

Mergers to materials: Four companies working towards advanced fire safety 

From concrete solutions, programmes, company mergers and more. Discover four companies around the world, working towards the advancements shaping the Fire Stopping Materials industry, ensuring heightened safety standards in construction and beyond.  The ...

UK Government announces that new developments will need to deliver for people and nature 

New housing, commercial and infrastructure developments are set to be ‘nature positive’ from November onwards, the government has announced the plans, backed by £16 million of funding for Local Planning Authorities, and guidance to support the new appr...

BT launches multi-million-pound NB-IoT network to support UK Smart Cities

BT has launched its new multi-million-pound NB-IoT network, which is set to pave the way for more UK Smart Cities and industries – with the network covering 97% of the UK population. Expected UK outdoor population coverage based on licensed spectrum in the 1...

Findable launches AI building documentation solutions to the UK 

Findable, which automates building documentation using Artificial Intelligence (AI), has arrived in the UK to solve building document chaos, using AI to read and automatically sort over one million documents for its customers to date. Building documentation...

New study reveals the UK local authorities with the highest number of new builds 

A new study by 24housing.co.uk reveals that Stratford-on-Avon had the most completed new builds in the UK from 2020 to 2023.  The study examined building completion rates in various local authorities across the UK between 2020 and 2023 and compared...

UK Government proposes streamlined process for heat pump installations 

The government has made proposals to eliminate planning obstacles for heat pump installations in the UK.   If these proposals are given the green light, it’s anticipated that heat pump sales will soar, thanks to the simplification of...

New job management software helps UK tradespeople end paperwork chaos  

ToolTime, a new job management software solution for tradespeople, has launched in the UK to unlock efficiencies for UK SMEs and sole traders in the home services sector. Since its launch in Germany in 2018 and expansion into Austria earlier this year,...

How can technology assist Building Control professionals in meeting the competence framework introduced by the HSE’s new Building Safety Regulator? 

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has recently unveiled its inaugural three-year strategic plan, marking a significant milestone in its mission to instigate positive cultural change within the building safety landscape in England. The strategy outlines a...

Sweco acquires Econsultancy and strengthens its position as a leading environmental advisor in the Netherlands 

Sweco announces the acquisition of Econsultancy B.V., one of the Netherlands’ leading environmental consultant agencies within the fields of ecology, biodiversity, archaeology, infrastructure, water and soil as well as land surveying using drones. By doing s...

HSE launches ‘Asbestos: Your Duty’ campaign on its digital platforms  

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched its 2024 campaign, ‘Asbestos: Your Duty’, with a focus on buildings used in daily life, including workplaces, schools and hospitals.   The campaign aims to enhance understanding of the legal duty to manage asbes...

Only three in 10 Brits know how to make their home net zero ready 

New research from Lloyds Banking Group, released during Energy Saving Week, highlights the confidence and skills gaps among Brits in their efforts to make their homes net zero ready. Despite 50% of people acknowledging the importance of homes being net zero...