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Turning Britain’s new towns vision into a reality

Will new towns solve Britain’s housing problem? Only if barriers to delivery are properly addressed, writes Victoria du Croz, partner and head of planning at Forsters

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How construction firms can guard against inflation

Peter Hibberd of the Joint Contracts Tribunal examines the prospects for inflation and how construction firms can guard against a rise.

Keltbray buys nmcn’s infrastructure assets

Keltbray has acquired a portfolio of infrastructure contracts and associated assets from nmcn, which will save 117 jobs.

Besix to build ‘worlds largest’ hybrid-timber office in Amsterdam

DPG Media in collaboration with developer Being, has signed an agreement with Besix to deliver Mediavaert, a new hybrid-timber office situated on the Van...

The future of the office: Sustainability, size and “spread-ability”

As we slowly start to emerge from Covid-19 to a "new normal", the way people view their working habits is changing. Rory Doak of Stora Enso argues there is now an important opportunity to rethink the office environment.

[VIDEO] Last cooling towers demolished at Eggborough station

DSM Demolition has successfully demolished the last four cooling towers at the former Eggborough Power station plant in Goole, North Yorkshire.

How will the fuel crisis impact construction projects?

Who bears the liability for any increased construction costs caused by the national fuel crisis? Sarah Wilson, construction partner at Bevan Brittan takes a look at what parties to the contract need to consider.

Go-ahead for Evelina London Children’s Hospital

Plans for a new building at Evelina London Children’s Hospital have been given the green light by Lambeth Council.

HS2 prepares to host biggest ever ‘Meet the Contractor’ event

HS2 is set to host its biggest ever ‘meet the contractor’ event, where more than 250 jobs, worth up to £160m, will be up for grabs.

Altrad Group buys RMD Kwikform

Interserve Group has announced the sale of RMD Kwikform, its equipment services arm, to the Altrad Group.

New guidance on how to embed social value into the planning process

The Social Value Portal has launched new guidance on how to embed social value into the planning process.

Revised plans in for Lowesmoor Wharf in Worcester

Developer Godwin Developments and Lowesmoor Regeneration Ltd have submitted revised plans for its waterside mixed-used scheme Lowesmoor Wharf in Worcester.

Turner & Townsend wins £23.3m Lower Thames Crossing contract

National Highways has appointed Turner & Townsend to deliver the £23.3m commercial partner contract on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing scheme.

Mace and Willmott Dixon join forces on healthcare projects

Mace Construct and Willmott Dixon Construction have joined forces to jointly target construction work in the UK healthcare sector.

Construction growth slows as industry hit by rapid cost inflation

Construction growth slowed in September, as a ‘perfect storm’ continues to hamper availability of materials and labour across the UK.

Joint venture to deliver Clapham Park regeneration scheme

MTVH and Countryside have joined forces to deliver a regeneration scheme in Clapham, including at least 2,482 homes across 17 sites, of which 53% will be for affordable tenures.

Bouygues secures £70m first phase of Pentre Awel scheme

Carmarthenshire County Council has chosen Bouygues UK to design and build zone one of its Pentre Awel development.

AEC email management: The real cost of losing an email

AEC firms are feeling the burn from poor email management. So, how can you ensure you’re able to produce everything that’s ever been said to a client or on a project?

Contractors win place on £1.6bn public buildings framework

LHC has revealed the successful contractors appointed to the £1.6bn Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure (PB3) framework.

Secondary glazing installed at renovated Cambridge Church

Downing Place United Reformed Church, situated in Cambridge, has benefited from Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing installation.

Green light for £200m Basildon Gardiners Park Village

Inland Homes has been given the go-ahead for plans to deliver its £200m Gardiners Park Village in Basildon, following the signing of a Section 106 agreement.

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