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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

In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.

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August property prices fall but new listings are up by 12%

August property prices fell for the first time this year, down 1.3% to an average asking price of £365,173, Rightmove has found.

Contractor rights on supplementing a subcontractor’s labour

When a contractor is looking to supplement a subcontractor’s labour, there are a number of remedies and rights to consider, Arbicon explains.

Amersham church refurbishment to improve facilities with £56k HS2 grant

The Amersham church refurbishment of St Michael and All Angels Church Hall will include electric vehicle charging points, LED lighting and electric water heaters.

£8m levelling up funding to repair A180 bridges in Grimsby

An £8m boost of funding to repair A180 bridges connecting Grimsby and Immingham has been announced by the Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark.

June 2022 construction output reveals a 1.4% decrease

June 2022 construction output has revealed a 1.4% decrease, marking the first since October 2021 following seven consecutive months of growth.

Government to start naming and shaming failing landlords

The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced it will start naming and shaming failing landlords on government social media.

Galliford Try selected for Northumbrian Water Chemical Dosing Framework

Galliford Try have been appointed to the Northumbrian Water Chemical Dosing Framework, as part of a project that will upgrade water and wastewater facilities.

Tilbury Douglas completes construction on £6.3m Same Day Emergency Care Centre

Tilbury Douglas has completed construction on an extension at Warrington Hospital, creating a new £6.3m Same Day Emergency Care Centre.

CIH launches construction product quality planning framework

The Construction Innovation Hub has today launched the Construction Product Quality Planning framework (CPQP), a new quality assurance framework to de-risk platform and offsite manufacturing

Micromobility: Designing a transport revolution

Federico Cassani, partner and global director of transport and mobility at engineering consultancy Buro Happold, explores how we can transform urban areas to integrate new micromobility infrastructure and kickstart a new transport revolution.

Construction commences on UK’s first secure school

Construction has begun at the country’s first secure school- a custodial facility to educate young offenders and prevent further crime.

July Construction PMI shows decline in output but increase in jobs growth

Findings from the July Construction PMI indicate a strong rate of jobs growth but a reduction in UK construction output for the first time since early 2021.

Councils given £6m in funding to enhance housing and support for vulnerable tenants

£6m of funding has been announced to boost housing and support for vulnerable tenants from the Government’s Supported Housing Improvement Programme.

Suppliers named for £500m public sector new build framework

Twenty suppliers have been awarded a place on a new £500m new build framework to deliver public sector construction projects in Scotland.

Building sustainable healthcare facilities

Taking into account budget constraints, net zero commitments and the wellbeing of occupants, construction professionals must consider developing more sustainable healthcare facilities. Steve Richmond of REHAU Building Solutions discusses how healthy design principles are key.

£176m highways maintenance contract awarded to Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty Living Places has been awarded an eight-year, £176m highways maintenance contract by Buckinghamshire Council.

Kier appointed to deliver new ‘smart’ prison in East Yorkshire

Kier has been appointed to deliver a new Category C 'smart' prison in East Yorkshire to get more offenders into jobs and away from crime.

New urban park in Sheffield earns fulls marks from Considerate Constructors Scheme

Henry Boot Construction receives full marks from the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) for its urban park site in Sheffield.

Secured by Design showcases crime prevention garden at the Royal Horticultural Society show

A crime prevention garden that incorporates elements to deter burglars will be one of the show gardens on display at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hyde Hall Summer Flower Show in August.

EQUANS wins retrofit project with Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council has appointed EQUANS to deliver a retrofit project which will serve as a pilot for decarbonising 60,000 properties in the region.

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