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November PMI data shows slump in construction growth and business optimism

November PMI data shows a marginal rise in overall construction output, but the lowest business optimism for over two years.

Planning permission submitted for new Consett community hospital in Durham

A planning application has been submitted for a new community hospital in County Durham, which will see NHSPS lead development.

RICS UK Residential Survey shows house prices fall nationally as negative trend continues

The November 2022 RICS UK Residential Survey shows a negative trend, as house prices fall nationally and overall activity continues to weaken across the sales market, as higher interest rates and rising demand and falling supply send rental prices upwards.

CCS Security framework position secured by Galliford Try

Galliford Try has been selected for a procurement contract on a £3bn CCS Security framework, to be delivered by GT's Asset Intelligence business.

The Warehousing Board: Turning the keys to drive economic growth

Following the launch of the British Property Federation’s new warehousing board, Ambrey Baker’s executive director Paul Waldeck examines what items should make up its first agenda.

Urgent plea for more housing for older people from industry and parlimentarians

Industry figures and parliamentarians have issued a joint plea for more housing for older people, saying there is an urgent need to address supply-side barriers.

UK’s largest pasta facility to be delivered by Clegg Food Projects

Based in the former warehouse and head office for Jack Wills, Pasta Evangelists have contracted Clegg to deliver the UK's largest pasta facility.

Wheat Quarter recieves SBD Gold Award

Wheat Quarter Phase 1 in Welywn Garden City has been presented with a SBD Gold Award from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Chief Constable, Charlie Hall and Police CPI’s CEO, Guy Ferguson.

Antarctic research hub modernisation works begin at UK’s largest polar station

Modernisation works at the UK's largest Antarctic research hub are due to begin with a 6-month construction season with AIMP partners BAM, Ramboll and Sweco.

Kier appointed for £28m Bristol Crescent Centre redevelopment

The Crescent Centre redevelopment in Bristol will be delivered by Kier, as selected by CEG.

Legal updates: Use an Arbicon Expert Report to resolve construction disputes

There are many different aspects and types of issues that can arise in construction contracts, and it is important where Expert evidence is required to adopt the right Expert to get to the bottom of construction disputes and get through the legal proceedings.

Grade I listed Gainford Hall removed from heritage at risk register

Built around 1603, Gainford Hall has been removed from the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register following restoration works by Raby Estates.

UK house prices drop at fastest rate since 2020 in Nationwide house price index

The Nationwide November House Price Index has revealed that UK house prices fell at the swiftest rate since June 2020, with annual growth slowing to 4.4%.

Construction in a post-pandemic world: Payapps launch new ‘From Surviving to Thriving’ initiative

Global construction software provider, Payapps, has launched an innovative new initiative, entitled From Surviving to Thriving, to look at how construction in a post-pandemic world can thrive.

Imperial College London’s new School of Public Health building celebrates topping out

Imperial College London’s new School of Public Health building has officially topped out at its White City Campus in West London.

Fixing Britain’s planning system: Barriers to gaining planning approval

With the ongoing pressure to create 300,000 new homes a year by 2025, Nathan Priestley – CEO of Priestley Construction, explores the barriers developers face when it comes to gaining planning approval within Britain’s planning system.

Keepmoat becomes first to sign sustainable supply chain service

Keepmoat has partnered with sustainable supply chain risk and performance management company Achilles to develop sustainable sourcing practices in the homebuilding materials supply chain.

ROCKWOOL® launches new ROCKWOOL Red Book with enhanced technical content

ROCKWOOL® has launched an updated version of the ROCKWOOL Red Book – its established fully-interactive industry guide to acoustic, fire and thermal insulation, which provides digital access to technical data, product certification and a wide range of specification support materials.

Giant HS2 TBM sets off for second tunnel drive in Long Itchington Wood

The 2,000 tonne tunnel boring machine ‘Dorothy’ has set off for her second tunnel drive under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire.

The future of structural warranty with Andrew Dyson

In this article, Andrew Dyson, CEO Of Build Warranty Group, explores the current and future climate of structural warranty in the UK.

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