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1.5m homes – building at scale across all tenures; which are most in demand?

Andrew Milsom, sector lead for Affordable Housing at NHBC, examines the importance of affordable housing in efforts to deliver the Government's housing targets.

RTPI aim to change public perception of planning

The Royal Town Planning Institute are set to launch a campaign aimed at improving the public perception of planning.

System changes urgently needed for Wales affordable housing

A report on the needs of Welsh affordable housing has been released by the Affordable Housing Taskforce, with recommendations for improvement.

Construction didn’t budge in ONS stats Q1 2025

Today the ONS stats Q1 2025 have been released, showing a largely stagnant construction industry with some minor growth.

Infrastructure delivery should reflect community needs, says planning professor

Professor John Sturzaker has spoken with a parliamentary committee to advise on infrastructure delivery and the 1.5m new homes target.

RTPI says housing developments missing half of mandated ecological features

The Royal Town Planning Institute has published research showing half of mandated ecological features are missing in housing developments.

Mayor considering relaxing London green belt building rules

Sadiq Khan is “actively exploring” relaxing green belt building rules in the capital, claiming that current rules are “wrong, out-of-date and simply unsustainable”.

New Cambridge Growth Company appointments to prepare strategy

New Cambridge Growth Company appointments have been made to prepare a growth strategy for the city and surrounding area.

Fixing the foundations: Why Britain needs planning reform now

This article — the first in a three-part series — explores the structural problems underpinning the UK’s planning regime, the economic drag they produce, and the rationale for sweeping legislative intervention.

UK Construction PMI April 2025: Resilience in residential despite continued output decline

Amid persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and subdued client confidence, UK construction output recorded a fourth consecutive monthly decrease in April. However, the latest data from the S&P Global UK Construction PMI indicates early signs of stabilisation in activity, led by a relatively resilient residential sector.

Murphy moves into Australia with 40% stake in civils contractor

Murphy's part acquisition of Sydney-based contractor Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure marks the civils contractor's first steps into the southern hemisphere.

HBF property ladder report says prospective buyers have plummeted

A new HBF property ladder report releases information on the factors causing a downturn in potential home buyers.

Sports facilities: Shaping the future of women’s sport

With participation and attendance rising, a new approach is needed for women's sports facilities and venues, writes Nina Lloyd of Turley

From Sicily to London: Discover global craftsmanship at UK Construction Week 2025

As pressures on the built environment grow, so does the need for smarter, faster, and more sustainable construction. That’s why architects, developers, and contractors from across the globe are heading to UK Construction Week London 2025, taking place 7–9 May at ExCeL London.

Latest RICS construction monitor shows slight optimism in industry

The RICS construction monitor Q1 2025 shows that infrastructure remains in the lead as the industry shows reduced optimism.

Three arrested in £3m blu-3 and Mace bribery investigation

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) made three arrests yesterday in an international operation investigating allegations of £3m worth of bribes being paid by Blu-3 employees to Mace staff.

Davidson Prize finalists chosen for 2025

The Davidson Prize finalists have been announced for 2025, with the winner due to be announced in June this year.

Planning Inspectorate made 18,346 decisions last year

The Planning Inspectorate has published figures showing a net decrease in the total number of active cases in the 12 months to March 2025.

Planning pressures leading to more unfinished residential projects hitting market

Manchester-based property firm Landwood has seen a marked increase in part-complete residential developments hitting the market, attributing the trend to 'slow-moving' planning reforms.

New planning reforms to slice a year off infrastructure delivery

Amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill have been announced by the government, with the aim to slash a year from infrastructure delivery times.

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