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CCS becomes first public sector procurement organisation to achieve Constructing the Gold Standard Verification

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has become the first public sector procurement organisation to be verified under Constructing Excellence's ‘Gold Standard Verification Scheme’.

Old railway arches to provide space for new businesses

Old railway arches are often left to dilapidate, however, Pexhurst has partnered with The Arch Company to help refurbish 1,000 arches across the UK, and use them to provide a space for businesses.

World’s largest luffing tower crane returning to Hinkley Point

Marr Contracting's M2480D, the largest capacity luffing tower crane in the world, is returning to Hinkley Point to work within the unit 2 turbine hall.

King’s Speech wins cautiously positive review from construction industry

With King Charles opening the first Labour government in 14 years, the construction industry offers their thoughts.

New Northstowe town set to have 50% affordable housing

Northstowe, a new town in development in Cambridgeshire by Homes England, Keepmoat Homes, and Capital&Centric, is set to have 3,000 new homes, half of which will be affordable housing.

Family confirms death of Laing O’Rourke co-founder Des O’Rourke

Des O'Rourke, who co-founded Laing O'Rourke in 1978 with his brother Ray, passed away on Wednesday after a short illness.

Re:volve Real Estate reaches £1.4m turnover in first year of business

Wilmslow-based Re:volve Real Estate has marked the end of its first year in business by announcing a £1.4m turnover.

Top level experts join first-ever Advisory Board at UK Construction Week

Organisers of UK Construction Week (UKCW), the UK’s biggest event for the built environment, have announced the creation of their first-ever Advisory Board, a prestigious panel of top industry leaders.

Morgan Sindall given £32m to build Walsall waste station

Morgan Sindall have been awarded a contract by Walsall council, worth £32m, for the construction of a waste recycling and transfer station.

Housing targets and economic growth key focus of King’s Speech

Prime minister Keir Starmer placed the economy at the forefront of his first King's Speech today, with policy reforms geared towards encouraging growth.

Current construction and demolition waste levels are unacceptable

Construction and demolition waste has averaged 480m tonnes annually since 2012 in the US alone. Ibon Iribar of Cemex Ventures argues that the best way to tackle waste to promote the recycling of materials, leading to a circular economy in the industry.

Hampshire smart town pulled, plans deemed ‘not viable’

Plans for a smart town with 1,500 homes within the New Forest National Park, Hampshire have been scrapped, with the plan described as no longer "viable".

Why Flex office space is the future of efficient workplaces

PBC's new head of Flex Delivery, Jack Dison, examines why providers are turning to Flex office space and the development process behind it.

Raising the roof in a year of change: Upcoming public sector frameworks

Jennifer Castle, chief operating officer at LHC Procurement Group, highlights two of the upcoming free-to-use frameworks for clients in the public sector.

Glenigan predicts post-election boost for UK construction 

Glenigan's UK Construction Industry Forecast 2024-2026 shows a promising post-election boost for the sector, as the new Government reduces political uncertainty.

Scottish façade specialists Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd fall into administration

Edinburgh-based façade firm Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd has fallen into administration, after leading the Scottish sector for over a century.

New planning handbook to help build women and girls’ safety into public spaces

Working with Arup and local communities, LLDC has launched 'Creating Places That Work for Women and Girls', a Handbook for Local Authorities, Developers and Designers.

£20bn investment for UK Build-to-Rent over next ten years predicted

Savills has predicted that only a fifth of the £20bn invested into Build-to-Rent between 2018 and 2023 has been deployed- and more investment is expected.

Winners of BREEAM Awards 2024 announced

BRE has revealed the winners of its annual BREEAM Awards 2024 – a celebration of the projects and organisations leading the way in sustainable building design, development and management.

Creating vibrant places: A vision for thriving communities

Luke Hillson, design partner at design and planning consultancy Marrons, examines the findings of a new report that asks individuals, businesses, organisations and government what needs to be done to drive a placemaking-led approach to building future communities.

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