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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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Kier shares dip as group reveals £35.5m loss in Q2 2018

Kier has revealed it fell to a pre-tax loss of £35.5m in the second half of 2018 after it was hit by growing debts.

Swansea council staff replace Dawnus on Kingsway redevelopment

The previously stalled Kingsway redevelopment in Swansea’s city centre has reopened after council staff replace contractor Dawnus.

Severn Trent reveals details of first contractors for AMP7

Severn Trent has announced details of the first contractors it intends to use to deliver its circa £2bn investment in its construction projects for AMP7 The...

ENGIE secures £20m Scarborough LIFEstyle scheme

Scarborough Borough Council has approved a planning application by ENGIE, to build a bespoke over 55s housing development in Scarborough.

What are the biggest challenges we face in construction?

Tate Consulting discusses the top five challenges the construction and engineering sector currently faces and how smart technology is evolving to help solve these issues.

Cabinet Office answers urgent question on Interserve

The Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office, Oliver Dowden, has reassured government and Interserve suppliers that the refinancing deal will not affect the delivery of public services.

Issues and triumphs in the UK construction industry

Following our first editorial board meeting, Andrew Carpenter discusses the issues currently taking hold of the UK construction industry and how the sector as a whole can move forward.

50% increase for economic growth in city centres, says KPMG

The latest research by KPMG shows that new housing developments built in city centres have the potential to stimulate 50% more economic growth than similar developments.

Construction sites open to the public for Open Doors Week 2019

Open Doors, a campaign which sees live construction sites open their doors to the public, has kicked-off today (18 March) until 23 March with over 6,000 visitors taking part in site visits.

WSP awarded landmark pedestrian cycle bridge contract

A new footbridge, located in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, will offer a safer, traffic-free crossing of the River Great Ouse, as WSP wins the contract for the new landmark pedestrian cycle bridge.

Partner sought for new £200m riverside quarter in South Tyneside

A £200m riverside quarter is set to take a major step forward as South Tyneside Council seeks a development partner.

Dawnus collapse dubbed a “Welsh Carillion”

The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group Wales/Cymru has called the collapse of Dawnus a “Welsh Carillion”.

Interserve rescue plan rejected as company files for administration

Interserve has announced the appointment of Ernst & Yung LLP as administrators as it sells the company to a new firm controlled by its lenders.

New Antarctic Wharf project hits major milestone

A major milestone has been reached on the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) new Antarctic Wharf project at Rothera Research Station.

SCF reveals contractors for fourth generation construction framework

Southern Construction Framework (SCF) has announced the launch of the fourth generation of its construction framework.

Barking and Dagenham must explain Be First accounting failure, says GMB

GMB London has called on Barking and Dagenham Council to explain why 100% owned company Be First (Regeneration) Ltd is more than three months late in filing accounts.

Brexit uncertainty causes further damage to UK housing, says RICS

Prolonged Brexit uncertainty will likely cause further damage to the UK housing market, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

Construction company Dawnus ‘files for administration’

According to reports, construction company Dawnus has filed for administration following claims that subcontractors have not been paid.

Mace sign for regeneration development in Stevenage town centre

Mace and Stevenage Borough Council build on a vision for regeneration scheme by the Council over several years and seeks to create a whole new quarter of the town centre

NFB “not surprised” by failure of starter homes scheme

As Kit Malthouse admits that the government will fail to keep its promise of building 200,000 'starter homes', the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has said it is not surprised by the scheme's failure.

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