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How will the Russia-Ukraine war impact UK steel prices?

As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to unfold, metal producers are reporting major price spikes as the conflict causes a domino effect on UK steel prices and the construction supply chain.

Plans for new £150m Leeds Bradford Airport terminal have been scrapped

The new £150m Leeds Bradford Airport terminal has been abandoned due to excessive planning delays and a public inquiry.

GRAHAM-led EDMB Group awarded Meadowbank housing development, Edinburgh

The city of Edinburgh council has appointed GRAHAM, Miller Homes and Panacea Property Development to deliver Meadowbank housing development, a multi-million-pound regeneration project in Edinburgh.

Liverpool Construction Hub reopens after pandemic closure

The City of Liverpool College has reopened its Construction Hub, which is situated at Peel  L&P’s Liverpool Waters, to bridge the gap between training and employment in the construction industry.

Hill Group commence construction on new Families and Homes Hub

The Hill Group celebrate a ground breaking ceremony for the new Families and Homes Hub, located on Wood Street, Walthamstow, which will provide a range of important customer facing Council services to the area.

Does the Government’s brownfield plan rely on fixing development risks?

Chris Bone, CEO, Modulous, discusses why the Government's plan to build housing on brownfield land will only be successful if development risks are solved.

Can building renovations help meet housing targets?

Victor Chirilas, director of ground engineering experts, Mainmark, explores how building renovations can help meet housing targets, whilst addressing the risks involved and how to solve them.

Report reveals £7bn worth of contracts for construction were awarded in February

The latest report from Barbour ABI reveals that more than £7bn worth of contracts for construction were awarded in February, with a pipeline of £12.4bn worth of planning applications given 'green light'.

Planning policy changes in England and future reforms

Dr Aidan Bell, founder, EnviroBuild, dissects the Planning for the Future: Planning policy changes in England in 2020 and future reforms.

Keepmoat Homes starts work on Westwood Park development in Glenrothes

Keepmoat Homes begin work on site at the Westwood Park development, in Glenrothes, as part of an eight-year building programme to deliver 420 residential homes.

HG Construction Group launches new property development company

The new property development company, HG Living Ltd will specialise in Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Build to Rent (BtR) and Affordable Housing schemes.

Dominvs wins approval for Hammersmith student accommodation scheme

Dominvs Group has received planning approval for a 713-bed Hammersmith student accommodation scheme, on the site of a former magistrates court.

BAM ranked as top construction company

Data analysts’ Barbour ABI has ranked BAM as Britain’s top construction company, in its latest 12-month league table .

ISG to deliver luxury Pullman Singapore Orchard refurbishment

ISG has been appointed to deliver the Pullman Singapore Orchard refurbishment, which marks the French luxury five-star hotel's very first flagship hotel at 270 Orchard Road, Singapore.

Wates appointed to deliver 99 new council homes in Brent

Wates Residential has been appointed by Brent Council to build 99 new council homes in Brent, Church End.

BAM Construction to build £24 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub

BAM Construction has been appointed as the main contractors for the Bedworth Physical Activity Hub under a pre-construction services agreement.

How will changes in legislation affect sustainable development planning?

James Cook, head of planning at Blacks Solicitors, discusses the legislative and planning policy background and how recent changes, in response to COP26, are going to affect sustainable development planning in the coming years.

Magenta Living receives £137million funding to become zero carbon housing provider

Magenta Living has secured a £137million funding package in a bid to become a zero carbon housing provider and build more than 1,000 new affordable homes.

HS2 Ltd publish new Euston Station design plans

HS2 Ltd has published new Euston Station design plans for the new high-speed railway terminus station, which will feature 10 platforms, and can be built in a single-stage.

Arcadis to deliver £3.5m Brindley Theatre extension in Runcorn

Halton Council has appointed Arcadis to deliver a £3.5 million extension of Brindley Theatre in Runcorn.

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