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SELECT calls for ring-fenced cash retention scheme in Scotland

The campaigning body for the electrotechnical industry in Scotland, SELECT, has urged Holyrood to introduce a statutory obligation to place cash retentions in a ring-fenced retention deposit scheme.

ACE urges government to protect construction amid coronavirus outbreak

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has written to the government outlining strategic interventions to help the industry see through the impact of coronavirus.

Development announced for Wolverhampton’s Canalside Quarter

Build-to-rent developer, Placefirst, has revealed plans for a new mixed-use development in Wolverhampton’s Canalside Quarter.

How mixed-use developments are changing the shape of Scottish cities

With the ongoing shift to urban living, mixed-use developments are becoming increasingly popular. Oliver Wilson, architect director at BDP’s Glasgow studio, looks at what is driving the rise of mixed-use in Scotland.

Green light for £130m urban village in Exeter

Eutopia Homes has secured planning permission for a new £130m sustainable ‘urban village’ on a 15-acre brownfield site previously owned by Network Rail.

Grand Designs Live postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak

Grand Designs Live, the exhibition helmed by design guru and TV presenter Kevin McCloud, has postponed its London event due to take place 2-10 May because of the Coronavirus outbreak.

£75m government injection for Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration

The Chancellor has pledged to give £75m from the Housing Infrastructure Funding to support the £1bn regeneration of Purfleet-on-Thames town centre.

Graham wins Worcester council maintenance contract

Graham has secured building repairs and maintenance and minor works contract with Worcester City Council with the potential for a further two-year extension.

Galliford Try lands £65m education contracts & framework place

Construction group, Galliford Try, has secured contracts worth £65m and a major framework place in the education sector.

Coronavirus’ impact on the construction industry

Build UK and CECA take action to support its members amid the coronavirus or COVID-19 impact on the construction industry.

BAM wins place on Birmingham Uni construction framework

BAM Construction has been appointed to a new 10-year construction framework by the University of Birmingham.

Tackling the housing and biodiversity net gain crisis

Housing developers have been handed the opportunity to play a fundamental role in improving the UK’s environment while addressing the country’s crippling housing shortage.

Joint venture to revitalise St Helens town centre

The English Cities Fund and St Helens Council have joined forces to form a partnership that could unlock the potential to transform large areas of the borough.

Six councils get slice of £1.2m for innovative digital projects

Six councils across the UK will receive a share of £1.2m to drive innovative digital projects to improve public services, the government has announced.

Winners revealed for £2.5bn minor works framework

Procure Partnerships has revealed the successful contractors on its minor works framework across ten regions in England and Wales.

New Garden Square build-to-rent scheme gains approval

Court Collaboration has been given approval by Birmingham City Council to deliver 392 high-quality apartments as part of the wider New Garden Square regeneration on the Calthorpe Estate.

Good design and placemaking at the heart of planning reforms

The government has revealed plans to put good design and place-making at the heart of a reformed planning system.

Architect reprimanded for producing inaccurate drawings

ARB’s PCC has issued architect Elliot Goodall of Studio Spicer Architects, with a reprimand after he admitted unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).

Green light for new science and engineering building at MMU

A new state-of-the-art science and engineering building at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has been given the green light.

Bristol architect handed 12-month suspension from register

ARB’s PCC has suspended Matthew Deering of Matthew Deering Architects in Bristol from the Architects Register for unprofessional conduct.

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