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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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Construction activity rises in February at fastest rate since May 2022

The latest construction PMI figures show construction activity rising, with commercial work offsetting a drop in housing activity.

Futureproofing foundation design against climate change in house building

A new report from the NHBC explains how foundation design can be integral to futureproofing against climate change in house building.

Proposed NPPF planning reforms would reduce delivery of affordable homes, sustainability and infrastructure

The Royal Town Planning Institute have released their consultation response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), arguing that councils will be stripped of policy tools necessary to deliver housing and infrastructure development.

House building up in 2022 despite challenges in final quarter 

House building was up in 2023, despite 10 out of 12 UK regions experiencing fall in new home registrations in Q4 with London most severely impacted.

February Nationwide HPI: Annual house price weakest level since 2012

The February Nationwide HPI has shown that annual house price growth has slipped into negative territory for the first time since June 2020, and is the weakest level since November 2012.

Number of new homes in England expected to drop dramatically, warns housebuilding industry

The number of new homes in England is expected to slump to its lowest level since the second world war due to a 'perfect storm' of government policies and mortgage rates, warns the housebuilding industry.

Councils warn new Infrastructure Levy could deprive roads, schools and medical centres of funding

A report from Pragmatix Advisory and CCN argues that the new Infrastructure Levy could sacrifice infrastructure improvements in favour of affordable housing.

Construction delay analysis

This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of construction delay analysis. By understanding the key concepts delay analysis, you can effectively identify and manage delays, improve project outcomes, and avoid any potential legal disputes.

Flipping building affordable homes strategy could slash 1.2m council waiting lists

A 30-page blueprint published by the Housing Finance Institute and Localis proposes to flip the script on a new affordable housing strategy, aiming to slash the 1.2m waiting list councils face.

Caerphilly Council embraces £2.54m in Welsh empty homes grants

Caerphilly County Borough Council has welcomed the Welsh Government National Empty Home Grant, which aims to bring privately owned empty homes back into use.

Ex Tolent employees launch legal claims over redundancy

Following the news that Tolent went into administration on the 13th of February, ex Tolent employees are considering taking legal action, according to legal firm Aticus Law.

Construction industry accounted for 16% of administrations in 2022, survey reveals

A survey from Shakespeare Martineau has revealed that the UK construction industry accounted for 16% of administrations in 2022 – the highest sector in the UK.

Why the town planner is key to embedding climate change resilience

Embedding climate resilience won’t happen, argues Atkins Associate Directors Viral Desai and Catalina Galego Lopez, without our town planners - the people that bring economics, data-informed strategies and the environment together to build a sustainable future for tomorrow.

Use planning system to soften climate impacts, RTPI urges local councils

Planning experts at RTPI and TCPA have issued fresh guidance to local authorities, urging them to embed climate resilience into new developments and local plans.

HS2 reveals traditional ironstone cladding for Oxford Canal Viaduct

Traditional Warwickshire ironstone cladding will be used for the piers supporting HS2's Oxford Canal Viaduct after engaging with the local community.

PBSA must be a core element of planning reforms

Freya Turtle, director, Planning at Turley, discusses the pressing need for Government to prioritise PBSA in planning, and the economic benefits that successful implementation brings with it.

Three developments in the North announced by Morgan Sindall, Bellway and McLaren Property

Several developments in the North have been announced in Leeds and Newcastle as Morgan Sindall, Bellway, and McLaren Property have been appointed for a Mathematics School, a housing development and a multi-occupied workspace.

UK’s broken planning system hinders decarbonisation of buildings

87% of historic building owners state that UK's planning system blocks the decarbonisation of heritage buildings, and applications to the Planning Portal fall by 1% in January. Find out how digitised planning could help solve Britain's housing crisis.

December 2022 HPIs show house prices fell -0.4%

The latest ONS HPIs for December 2022 show that on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the average UK house price decreased by 0.4% between November and December 2022.

New public sector refurbishment and retrofit framework seeking suppliers

A multi-million-pound framework launching in 2023 to deliver refurbishment and associated retrofit works for the public sector is seeking contractors.

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