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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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Capita sells real estate and infrastructure consultancy businesses to WSP

Capita has agreed to sell two real estate and infrastructure consultancy businesses to WSP for £60m, on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

Kier wins contract to deliver St Kevin’s Community Hub

hub South West Scotland, on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council, has appointed Kier as their construction partner to deliver the new St Kevin’s Community Hub in Bargeddie.

JCT recognised as dominant construction contract provider in RIBA report

JCT has announced that it continues to be the UK's most widely used standard form construction contract provider in the recently published RIBA Construction Contracts and Law Report 2022.

ROCKWOOL® announces the launch of NyRock technology

Rockwool's new launch of NyRock technology delivers improved thermal performance, while maintaining non-combustibility and acoustic capabilities.

Tilbury Douglas to deliver multi-million-pound Leeds Beckett University Law School project

Tilbury Douglas has been appointed, via the PAGABO Framework, to lead the construction of the Leeds Beckett University Law School project.

Window and door suppliers win place on £66m public sector framework

Eleven window and door suppliers have won places on a new £66m national public sector framework (WD2), launched by not-for-profit public sector construction framework provider LHC.

Wynne commences work on new additional learning needs school in Powys

North Wales construction firm Wynne has commenced work to replace a school building, allowing up to 108 pupils to have access to specialised facilities.

Almost 25 years of adjudication and many contractors still unaware of rights

Jonathan Nugent, Managing Director at Arbicon, explains after almost 25 years how many contractors are still unaware of adjudication and the right to adjudicate in construction contracts, losing out on an effective way to obtain payment. A big surprise, but not a shock to Arbicon!

Construction completed on state-of-the-art City Campus Manchester

Construction work has been completed on the new City Campus Manchester facility, transforming an old brewery site into a creative arts campus that will open in September.

Galliford Try to build Single Living Accommodation facility at RAF Coningsby

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has appointed Galliford Try to build a new £11m Single Living Accommodation (SLA) facility at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire.

Sisk to deliver £100m infrastructure at York Central for Homes England

John Sisk and Son Ltd will deliver over £100m of critical infrastructure at York Central, in a partnership with Homes England to develop the 45-hectare brownfield site.

[Video] Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre nears completion

Tilbury Douglas releases final flyover footage of its Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) in Scotland, as the project nears completion.

HS2 historic tunnelling breakthrough made with Dorothy the Massive Tunnel Boring Machine

HS2 Ltd celebrates the historic tunnelling breakthrough of a 2,000-tonne Tunnel Boring Machine named ‘Dorothy’, which has completed a one-mile dig under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire.

Tracking the progress of the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill

Edward Clarke and Jennie Baker of Lichfields examine the state of play with the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill as it makes its way through Parliament.

Withholding payment for construction defects

When the final account and final payment must be considered when a construction project reaches completion, it is common for the paying party to withhold payment against what they consider to be defective works.

Housing for seniors: How can local authorities better plan for an ageing society?

We are all getting older - let’s at least try to plan for it, says Nicola Gooch, planning partner at law firm Irwin Mitchell. Here, Nicola pleads the case for local authorities to better prepare for an ageing society by adopting local plans that support a greater provision of seniors' housing.

All-electric homes to be delivered in Midlands scheme by St. Modwen

350 new all-electric homes are to be built on the historic MG Rover site by St Modwen using pioneering smart grid technology.

Zurich Airport redevelopment awarded to Pragma and team

Pragma, as part of an international consortium led by BIG and HOK, has been chosen to lead on the Zurich Airport redevelopment to create a new terminal extension.

British Gypsum donates £4,730 towards new school library

British Gypsum contributed £4,730 towards a new school library for pupils at Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School.

‘Nebula’ R&D scheme at Milton Park secures planning permission

A state-of-the-art R&D scheme at Milton Park, a leading business, science and technology community in Oxfordshire, has been given the green light.

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