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Last week’s Budget… I don’t think we’re there yet

Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.

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Cruden to deliver Scotland’s first net zero housing scheme

Cruden Building has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver the design for Scotland’s first net zero housing scheme.

How to embed social value in procurement practices

Mary Bennell, director of SWPA, takes a look at how to tailor your procurement strategy to embed the goals, objectives, and outcomes for social value.

Muse gets green light for Bradford office building

Muse Developments has received the go-ahead for BREEAM ‘excellent’ office building in Bradford city centre, One City Park.

From design to where? Changing quality post-planning consent

A study by Hannah Hickman highlights how housing developments can undergo significant changes between securing planning permission and starting on site.

Compulsory alternative dispute resolution: A brave new world

Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden, discusses the Civil Justice Council’s report on compulsory alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

How to raise the quality of your construction site

Ever wanted to know just how surveyors score sites during their inspections? This short guide will help you understand how your site can achieve the highest levels of quality so that your development can stand out from the competition.

Go-ahead for net zero building at Nottingham Trent Uni

Nottingham City Council has given the green light for plans to deliver a new Art and Design building for Nottingham Trent University (NTU).

Softwood timber imports reach ‘record-breaking’ levels

Record-breaking imports of softwood timber have refilled stocks to finally catch up with construction demand, according to the latest Timber Trade Federation (TTF) Market Statement.

Bidders shortlisted for £500m HS2 contract

HS2 has revealed the bidders shortlisted to become the Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner (DDP) for the next phase to Crewe.

Sheffield Hallam University’s city campus gets green light

Plans to deliver three new buildings at Sheffield Hallam University’s city campus have been given the go-ahead by Sheffield City Council.

Ringway secures Surrey road repairs contract

Ringway has been awarded a contract from Surrey County Council (SCC) to deliver road repairs, resurfacing and specialist structural projects.

Built to charge: Mandatory EV chargers in all 2022 new builds

With electric vehicle (EV) chargers set to become mandatory on all new-build properties from 2022, we spoke to Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, to find out more.

Levelling up with upgrades to schools and public buildings

Gary Cawley, director of CPC, explores the best way for providers to engage architects, engineers, consultants and contractors to carry out upgrades to schools and public buildings.

Kier and Thrive to deliver new social value calculator

Kier has partnered with Thrive to deliver a social value calculator that will capture, track, and demonstrate social value across the group .

JV to deliver first UK multi-storey industrial development

Developers St George and SEGRO have teamed up to deliver the first urban multi-storey industrial development in the UK.

Contractors sign up to ethical labour commitments

7 contractors have joined forces with SCAPE to reaffirm their commitment to eradicating modern day slavery in the construction industry.

‘Morally offensive’ buildings fuel climate injustice, says expert

Architects, contractors, planners and construction clients must consider building projects from a moral standpoint based on their lifetime carbon impact, urges University of Bath Professor, David Coley.

LHC and Southwark Council expand Architect Design Services Framework

Procurement specialist LHC’s London and South East team have launched the updated and expanded Architect Design Service Framework, ADS1.1, in partnership with Southwark Council.

Go-ahead for third phase of 500m Blackwall Reach regeneration

The third phase of the £500m Blackwall Reach regeneration scheme has been given the green light, which will see the delivery of 315 new homes.

Green light for £300m Blackpool Central transformation

Blackpool City Council has given the go-ahead for plans to deliver the £300m Blackpool Central leisure destination.

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