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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

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Construction activity continues to grow in the UK, according to April PMIs       

Construction activity continues to grow unevenly as commercial building soars, but house bbuilding struggles.

Landscape Institute Awards 2023 now open for submissions

Early bird rates mean sole traders, public sector, charities and NGOs members can save £30 on entry to the Landscape Institute Awards 2023.

Will “levelling up” level the playing field for construction SMEs?

Access Construction recently hosted a webinar on ‘What’s New in Construction?’ – a discussion between a panel of five experts on construction SMEs and The Access Group’s head of construction, Carol Massay.

Nutrient neutrality and unlocking homes in the planning system

Will measures in the Budget and the government’s efforts to foster private local nutrient neutrality credit schemes be enough to unlock the estimated 120,000 homes held up by nutrient neutrality requirements? Nicola Gooch, Irwin Mitchell takes a look.

NHBC data shows a 40% decrease in new home registrations

New data from the National House Building Council (NHBC) has revealed 27,673 new homes were registered to be built in Q1 2023, a 40% decrease from last year.

Beard and Turner & Townsend appointed to major construction frameworks

Beard has won a place on three major construction frameworks in the South West, to provide essential services for public developments and social infrastructure As...

UK’s first women’s-only tower block secures planning permission

Ealing Council has granted planning permission for a 15 storey women's-only tower block, the first of its kind in the UK.

HMRC’s latest stats show residential property transactions up by 1%

UK residential property transactions rose by 1% in March 2023 compared to February, signalling the end of turmoil in the residential mortgage market.

Prime office rents to rise, especially in London, according to RICS

The latest UK Commercial Property Monitor Q1 2023 suggests quality of quantity is priority for commercial occupiers, as prime office rents forecast growth.

What you need to know about the Transforming Public Procurement checklist and upcoming Procurement Bill

Clive Feeney, interim group director of not-for-profit construction framework provider LHC Procurement Group, discusses key things for public sector organisations and construction leaders to be aware of in advance of the Procurement Bill.

46% of civil contractors believe profit margins will increase in next six months

Civil contractors remain doggedly optimistic about profit margins for the coming year and are taking advantage of data analysis to improve safety standards across sites, according to the latest Civil Quarterly.

Nutrient neutrality and unlocking the planning system

The Spring Budget will do little to resolve the nutrient neutrality issue, says Lawrence Turner, director at planning consultancy Boyer.

Proposed planning fees increase comes too late, according to the RTPI

An increase in planning fees could relieve hard-pressed local planning authorities but may be too late for others.

What is the 15-minute city (and what is it not)?

The 15-minute city has found itself embroiled in conspiracy theories and even angry protests. PBC Today asked David Edwards of Placemake to unpack the myths and reality around the idea.

Mammoet begin construction on the world’s largest ring crane

Mammoet has begun the construction of a new 6,000-tonne electrical ring crane at their nerve centre in The Netherlands, making it the largest ring crane ever built.

Protect your construction project with a comprehensive structural warranty

Spring is a season that’s synonymous with new beginnings, and for those in the construction industry, it’s also the ideal time to start new projects. When it comes to construction, a crucial element is to ensure that a comprehensive structural warranty is in place.

Social value survey to gauge construction industry mood and where to improve

A social value survey from Loop will pinpoint where the wider industry stands on the subject and areas for improvement.

Rethinking new development for post-pandemic working habits

A new report suggests post-pandemic working habits mean the built environment sector should prepare for 40% homeworking. Greg Mitchell, executive planning director at Summix, explores the future of work.

Discover the future of luxury living with Build Warranty® and ILife Collaboration

Build Warranty Technical Services and ILife Developments are pleased to announce their collaboration on an upcoming luxurious design and build Surrey project.

G F Tomlinson adds to portfolio of public sector frameworks

G F Tomlinson, a Midlands-based contractor, has secured preferred contractor status via a number of public sector frameworks, including Pagabo, Scape and the Department of Education.

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