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£2m to help local councils take action against rogue landlords

Councils across the country will be able to bid for funding to improve enforcement action against landlords who are not fulfilling their responsibilities.

Driving innovation: A must for the engineering industry

Robert Plana of international engineering firm Assystem discusses the growing complexity of building and infrastructure projects.

Architect appointed for Western Village in Ebbsfleet Garden City

Architecture firm PRP has been appointed as lead architect and masterplanner on The Western Village in North Kent, by joint venture development partners, Clarion Housing Group and Countryside

Cyber insurance product to cover UK construction sector

Ensurance UK and Lloyd’s Coverholder, has been appointed as a distributor for a cyber insurance product aimed to cover the UK construction sector

Highways England reveal 13 contractors for £8.7bn framework

Highways England has announced a deal with 13 contractors to collaborate regionally to carry out up to £8.7bn worth of work on England’s motorways

Homes England loans £20m to Skelton Gate development

JPG are engaged as lead consultant to design the infrastructure and development plot arrangements at Skelton Gate in Leeds, which has just secured a £20m loan from Homes England

McBains announce senior management changes to take immediate effect

Leading property, construction and design consultancy McBains, has announced a number of changes to its senior management structure.

Three firms join construction skills scheme to support the built environment

Black & White Engineering, s h e d and James Christopher Consulting now sponsor a training scheme which works to attract the best talent into the sector.

Willmott Dixon launches pre-design facilities for healthcare

Willmott Dixon is bringing its pre-design concepts to the healthcare market following the success of Sunesis and CODE which have secured the company over £200m in orders in the last five years

A modern solution to London’s housing crisis?

Erica Belcher of Centre for London, explains how Modern Methods of Construction can help London to improve quality of homes during the housing crisis.

Construction Disputes – to Mediate or Adjudicate?

Peter Vinden, Chief Executive of The Vinden Partnership discusses mediation as a method to resolve construction disputes.

The impact of developer-led regeneration on Greater Manchester

Professor Karel Williams of Alliance Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester explores regeneration in Greater Manchester.

Steven A. Hunt Associates to build cancer care centre in Liverpool

Steven A. Hunt Associates have secured a six figure contract to build an advanced cancer care centre in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter next year.

BLP Insurance reacts to the latest PMI and Autumn Statement

Following the release of the latest PMI figures, Phil Harris, Director at BLP Insurance says there is "shoots of optimism, but serious sector-wide problems persist".

3 World Trade Centre rises to place in New York skyline

To mark the 17th anniversary of the 11 September attacks, Earthcam has released a time-lapse video of its construction.

MultiPly: Carbon-neutral, modular timber pavilion opens for London Design Festival

MultiPly is a nine-metre high, carbon-neutral tulipwood pavilion built in the Sackler Courtyard of the V&A as part of the London Design Festival.

Transforming Infrastructure Performance: From strategy to delivery

Alex Lubbock, head of digital construction at the Infrastructure & Projects Authority, discusses Transforming Infrastructure Performanceand the government’s plan to tackle infrastructure issues.

NaCSBA responds to the Letwin review, published earlier this week

The NaCSBA welcomes the publication of the findings of the recent Letwin report and his thoughts on build type diversity in the sector.

Liverpool’s newest £20m four-star hotel to open on Wolstenholme Square

New images of the Seel Street Hotel reveal a striking 128-room property, the newest addition to Liverpool's Wolstenholme square.

Why is the construction industry behind on technological changes?

Leading building materials suppliers MIDFIX explore the importance of technological changes used throughout the construction industry.

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