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Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has entered into law with Royal Assent yesterday, lending some much needed certainty to the industry.

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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.

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Regeneration and development: Making property great again

Commercial property is a vital sector for the economy and society – but Gagan Mohindra MP argues it needs to undergo the kind of radical transformation that has swept the housing market in the last 20 years and has launched the new All-Party Parliamentary Group for Regeneration & Development to help drive this change.

Willmott Dixon secures Dorset Hospital car park scheme

Willmott Dixon has been appointed to build a 654 space multi-storey car park at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) in Dorchester.

Eric Wright appointed to Northbank public realm works at Wirral Waters

Eric Wright has been appointed as the main contractor for the next stage of development at the Northbank neighbourhood of Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters.

What is the ‘Get It Right Initiative’ and why does it matter to your business?

Darren Graham, marketing manager at Viewpoint, explores the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) and what it means for your construction business.

Hunt begins for £1.5bn new build housing framework

LHC, Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) and Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) are on the hunt for contractors to shape 1 £1.5bn new build housing framework.

Prompt Payment Code reforms to protect small firms

Reforms to the Prompt Payment Code to prevent delayed invoices owed to small businesses have been announced by the government.

PM launches new Build Back Better Council

Prime minister Boris Johnson has launched the Build Back Better Council to work with Government to fuel Covid-19 economic recovery.

Ensuring the co-existence of BNG and successful infrastructure projects

David West, associate ecologist at Tetra Tech, explores the need to ensure a harmonious co-existence of Biodiversity Net Gain and infrastructure projects.

Jenrick confirms ‘right to regenerate’ derelict buildings into homes

Public bodies will be able to convert vacant plots of land and derelict buildings into new homes or community spaces, under plans announced by the housing secretary, Robert Jenrick.

Green light for £250m urban village in London’s Richmond

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has given the go-ahead to developer Avanton for a new £250m urban village scheme in London’s Richmond.

Forging a stronger building industry

At the end of 2020, Federation of Master Builders members elected Jan Etchells as the organisation’s new national president, the first woman to take on the role. Here, Jan sets out the priorities for her two-year term at this challenging time for the SME building industry.

Minister praises industry as housebuilding stats recover

The latest figures reflect the housing and construction industry’s resilience and measures they have taken to keep building sites open, in line with public health advice.

Jenrick confirms he won’t call in Hillingdon Gardens scheme

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick will not call in Inland Homes’ plans for the 514-home Hillingdon Gardens scheme in west London.

Glasgow approves £469m plan to deliver 4,400 affordable homes

Glasgow City Council has approved the Strategic Housing Investment Plan, which will see £469.71m housing investment for the construction of over 4,400 affordable homes.

Architect reprimanded for failing to provide adequate terms of engagement

On 21 December 2020, the ARB's Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) issued Lawrence Stephen Nardi from Basingstoke, Hampshire with a reprimand after failure to provide adequate terms of engagement.

Construction contract issues & what to do about them

Want to avoid construction contract issues? Find out how with this simple guide by EasyBuild, and keep your projects running smoothly.

Surrey to study effects of high-rise buildings on the urban environment

The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.8m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate how increased construction of tall buildings will impact the meteorology, air quality, and climate of towns and cities in the UK.

Bouygues to deliver Covid-19 vaccine facility in Scotland

Bouygues Energies & Services has been chosen by Valneva to design and build a new Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing facility in Livingston, Scotland.

Heysham 1 returns after £25m maintenance programme

Heysham 1’s staff and contract partners have returned one of the station’s two reactors to power after completing a £25m maintenance shutdown.

£15m Victoria terminal for Belfast harbour complete

Graham has completed a £15m redevelopment of the Victoria Terminal 2 (VT2) ferry terminal ramp which services the Belfast to Birkenhead route.

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