New specification for hospital cleanliness in development
A new specification for cleanliness standards in healthcare facilities is expected to be published in March by the BSI Group in conjunction with the Department of Health.
It will assist in the provision of cleanliness in support of infection prevention and improved patient, public and staff confidence.
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Ecobuild Preview - Yorkon to launch new design tool for off-site construction
 Award-winning off-site specialist and Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, will be demonstrating its cutting edge approach to off-site construction at Ecobuild 2010 and will be launching a new version of its highly successful design tool.
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New guide to historic school renovation is welcomed
A new guidance document to support local authorities’ decisions about renovations of historic school buildings has been published by English Heritage, in conjunction with Partnerships for Schools (PfS) and the Department for Children, School and Families (DCSF).
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World Trade Center Tower reaches landmark 20th floor
 Progress is being made on the construction at Ground Zero in New York. Structural steel for the 1,776ft tower, which will be known as 1 World Trade Centre, has reached 200ft above street level.
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State-of-the-art Harley Street cancer centre opens its doors
 A state-of-the-art cancer centre boasting some of the most technologically-advanced diagnostic and treatment services has officially opened in London.
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Greenshoots? UK construction shows growth signs
 New signs of stability in the UK construction industry have emerged after figures for January 2010 revealed the sector shrank at its slowest rate in 23 months.
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New motorway services will lead the way
A new motorway service station to be built in the Cotswolds has been designed to complement the landscape and lead the way environmentally. What's so special about the design?
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Suppliers 'risk loss without low carbon targets'
A survey by the Carbon Disclosure project (CDP) has found that as many as 56 per cent of their members would reject tenders from companies that cannot meet national targets for managing their carbon emissions.
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