HomePlanning & Construction News

UK housebuilding viability at a 15 year low, according to HBF

UK housebuilding viability is at its lowest in 15 years due to decreasing confidence, approval rates, and increasing costs.

Planning & Construction News

The Latest Planning & Construction News

ICW Group – Building Warranties and Building Control

ICW Group – Providing Building Warranties and Building Control with excellent customer service, we provide first-rate customer service.

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.

Upcoming PBC Today Webinar

The Latest Planning & Construction News

Construction and property firms urge ‘resilient’ Covid-19 recovery

Construction and property firms including Buro Happold, Willmott Dixon and Arup are among more than 200 business leaders who have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for a "clean, inclusive and resilient" recovery from coronavirus.

Mace wins contract on Northern Powerhouse Rail programme

Mace has been appointed by Transport for the North (TfN) to lead the programme support office for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme.

Scotland prepare for the construction industry to return to work

From today (29 May), Scotland is expected to be able to implement the first phase in its restart plan for the construction industry.

Whitepaper: Walking the fine line of construction margins

Identifying how to protect your company's construction margins – find out how using technology can help you increase your accuracy.

Construction work begins on Talbot Gateway regeneration scheme

The next phase of Blackpool’s town centre regeneration is set to get underway in the first week of June as contractors prepare to start on site at Talbot Gateway.

11% drop in bricks, blocks and precast concrete 

Market growth for the bricks, blocks and precast concrete sector was at a steady 13% between 2015-2019, however, AMA Research are predicting Covid-19 will...

LHC and Southwark Council launch Architect Design Services framework

LHC and Southwark Council have launched the Architect Design Services (ADS) framework, this will create a list of architectural practices and new design talent at the fingertips of local authorities and social landlords in Greater London.

‘Time is running out’ to avoid construction disputes

The clock is ticking to avoid mass construction disputes, as many contractors will have the ability to terminate coronavirus-disrupted contracts this summer, says consulting firm Accuracy.

Construction professionals voice post-Covid optimism

92% of construction professionals across the world expect their business to survive the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

£3.5m to support Glasgow’s Space for Distancing scheme

Sustrans Scotland has awarded £3.5m to Glasgow’s Space for Distancing scheme which will provide additional space for physical distancing.

Kier secures £97.1m Heartlands Hospital project

Kier has secured a £97.1m contract to deliver a new Ambulatory Care and Diagnostics Centre (ACAD) at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham.

UK’s largest unaccompanied freight ferry port opens for business

After a year of construction, the unaccompanied freight roll on/roll off terminal, located at the edge of London, has opened for business.

£2.7bn East Midlands transport plan revealed

A £2.7bn transport plan to provide frequent connections to the HS2 East Midlands Hub station at Toton has been published.

Green light for net-zero carbon distribution facility

Logistics developer, Tritax Symmetry has gained planning consent for a new net-zero carbon parcel distribution facility for DPD at Symmetry Park in Bicester.

Construction, Covid-19 and forging a new understanding of value

Ron Lang of the Construction Innovation Hub says the sector’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic must herald a permanent shift in construction’s approach to value.

Interserve wins £8.5m Genomics Partnership Wales centre

Interserve has been awarded the contract to design Genomics Partnership Wales’ new £8.5m research centre and offices by the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.

Plans submitted for new Moseley Railway Station

Plans for a new Moseley Railway Station have been submitted to Birmingham City Council's planning committee.

Construction output expected to plummet by 25% in 2020

Total construction output in the UK is anticipated to plummet by 25% during 2020, according to the Construction Products Association (CPA).

HS2 reveals first images of Tunnel Boring Machines

HS2 ltd has revealed the initial images of its first two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) set to launch on the project later this year.

Keepmoat Homes to reopen construction sites across England

Housebuilder Keepmoat Homes has revealed it will reopen 46 of its construction sites across England under a phased programme.

Related News

Construction Services

Advertisements

Planning & Construction

Featured Planning News