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Hull infrastructure investment plan approved by City Council

A Hull infrastructure investment plan has been approved by the City Council, including upgrades for bridges, statues, and fountains.

Concerns raised about animal welfare in Planning and Infrastructure Bill

The Animal Sentience Committee has responded to upcoming planning policy changes, including those of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, with concerns about wildlife welfare and developers fulfilling their environmental commitments.

CIBSE celebrates operational excellence at Measuring Performance and Facilities Management Conference

CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management Conference brought together leading voices from across the built environment to explore the evolving landscape of building performance and operational excellence.

Construction industry reacts to new infrastructure strategy

The UK construction industry has been energised by the government's 10 year infrastructure strategy announcements- read more about their reactions here.

New UK infrastructure strategy published with housing top priority

The new 10-year UK infrastructure strategy has today been published, outlining priorities in funding for the next decade.

National Housing Bank to build over half a million homes

The National Housing Bank is receiving both public and private investment to deliver more than 500,000 new homes.

Two more years of delays for HS2 after “litany of failures”

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander announced the delays to the Commons today, saying there is "no reasonable way" that HS2 will be delivered on the current schedule.

Five ways that frameworks help public sector budgets go further

Clive Feeney, CEO of LHC Procurement Group explores how frameworks can maximise the potential of public sector budgets.

Glenigan 2025 Summer Forecast shows sunny skies ahead for construction

The Glenigan 2025 Summer Forecast is predicting a boom to begin in the second half of this year and growing into 2027.

Structures Fund to pledge £1bn to motor infrastructure

The government have announced the structures fund, putting £1bn to repairing and upgrading bridges, tunnels, and flyovers.

£8bn flood defence package to prioritise UK contractors

A flood defence package worth £7.9bn is promised by DEFRA to be the largest investment in anti-flood infrastructure ever.

ONS stats April 2025 shows mild output growth for construction

The newly released ONS stats April 2025 show a modest growth in construction output, with most sectors growing somewhat.

New Towns, new communities, new approach: The case for integrated delivery

New Towns present a huge opportunity but to avoid the mistakes of the past, we must rethink not only what we  build but how we build it, write Dr Deb Upadhyaya and Andrew Alsbury of AtkinsRéalis

Industry reacts to Labour spending review

Rachel Reeves has delivered the Labour spending review, with reactions from leading industry members showing support.

Rachel Reeves to announce affordable housing boost in spending review

Details have been confirmed ahead of the spending review with an affordable housing boost and a rise to the social rent cap.

Government launches planning upgrade with Extract AI tool

A new Extract AI tool has been launched to streamline the planning application and approval process for local authorities and developers.

HBF report shows new home planning permission approvals at a low

The Housing Pipeline report for Q1 2025 shows that new home planning permission approvals are at a concerning all time low.

Affordable housing leaders send letter to Parliament

An affordable housing letter has been sent to Matthew Pennycook from BusinessLDN, calling for a more ambitious programme.

Glenigan June 2025 shows new starts increase

Glenigan's June 2025 report shows increasing positivity for the industry as sectors rise or slow their descents.

Construction output on more controlled decline in June 2025 PMI

The June 2025 PMI has been released, showing a more optimistic look in many ways but still concern for the rates of employment.

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