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A default yes planning permission for homes near railways could unblock thousands of homes
Planning & Construction News

“Default yes” for planning permission for homes near train stations announced

The HBF say that a return of the Help to Buy scheme would support government finances
Planning & Construction News

HBF call for return of Help to Buy scheme to support...

A construction mental health code of conduct would help ensure the mental health of many workers improves
Health & Safety News

Industry leaders join forces to support construction mental health code

Construction tax rises may just stifle growth, says industry leader
Planning & Construction News

Industry leader warns against Autumn Budget construction tax rises

SME struggle to get into construction frameworks
Planning & Construction News

Are construction frameworks locking out SMEs?

Tony's Autumn Budget construction wishlist would lend support to homebuilders and sellers
Planning & Construction News

Industry expert discusses their Autumn Budget construction wishlist

The housing market crisis is being exacerbated by over a million empty homes
Planning & Construction News

Housing market in “crisis” according to government data

Construction fire safety testing for cross laminated timber has been lacking until now
Building Control News

Willmott Dixon announces revolutionary construction fire safety testing

Public solar panels, like those pictured, have reduced the output of emissions in Devon's buildings and social housing
Energy News

Council to explore expanding solar panel use on public buildings

IOSH say that a concerning number of workers take construction safety shortcuts while working at height
Health & Safety News

IOSH reveal nearly half of workers risking construction safety shortcuts

Small conflicts in construction can lead to big costs
Planning & Construction News

The hidden costs of small conflicts in construction

The October 2025 PMI shows further decline
Planning & Construction News

October 2025 construction PMI emphasises pre-budget jitters as industry activity continues...

Cancelled UK transport projects have caused nearly £3bn to be written off
Projects

DfT lost over £2.7bn in cancelled UK transport projects

BSR regime guidance tackles PCs proving their competence
Building Control News

BESA releases building safety regime guidance to address common source of...

RICS Autumn Budget recommendations are designed to promote growth
Planning & Construction News

RICS makes Autumn Budget recommendations for strength and growth

Rob Hounsome of SLR discusses construction contractor scaling
HR & Skills News

Scaling responsibly: How consultancies can grow while protecting quality and trust

The Leeds College of Building expansion will add another third on to the campus size
HR & Skills News

Leeds College of Building expansion acquired for new training

The CEA is warning the sector to brace for the construction Autumn Budget
Planning & Construction News

CEA says construction sector is “bracing” itself ahead of Autumn Budget

A social housing manager fined £32,000 for exposing workers to HAVS through use of power tools such as the one pictured
Health & Safety News

Social housing manager fined over £30,000 for failing to protect workers

London construction has taken another blow as material sales fall by a third
Planning & Construction News

London construction crisis worsens as material sales plummet

Decarbonising homes needs more of a focus, say CIH Cymru
Energy News

CIH Cymru urges focus on decarbonising homes

SME housebuilder support could unlock 100,000 homes per year, say the HBF
Planning & Construction News

HBF report says SME housebuilder support could unlock 100,000 homes

TICA have warned of unintended consequences in construction skills reforms
HR & Skills News

TICA warns that construction skills reforms could harm niche trades

An example of a UK school, the sort of which the DfE school construction contracts will aid
Planning & Construction News

Eight major DfE school construction contracts worth £270m awarded

The military housing repair strategy will repair run down military family housing
Projects

MoD announces military housing repair strategy worth £9bn

Re-Flow won the Digital Innovation award
Construction Software News

Highways UK – clarity on industry trends and a win for...

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