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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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Go-ahead for ‘world’s first’ pure Octagon tower

The world’s first 49-storey, 155m tall Octagon residential tower has been granted planning permission by Birmingham City Council.

Green light for £24m student accommodation in Birmingham

Alumno has been given the go-ahead to deliver a £24m purpose-built student accommodation on Dogpool Lane in Birmingham.

End-to-end visibility: The importance of total project overview

In uncertain and challenging times, having access to accurate, reliable and up-to-date information is vital in helping project teams react and adapt to often quickly changing conditions on site.

Highways England reveals winners of archaeology framework

Highways England has announced a new four-year archaeology framework which will offer suppliers the opportunity to work with the company in protecting the environment.

How can the housebuilding industry protect biodiversity?

The NHBC Foundation has partnered with the RSPB and Barratt Developments to produce guidance on how the housebuilding industry can incorporate green infrastructure into new builds and protect biodiversity.

Green light for £175m Soapworks site in Bristol

Developer First Base has been given the green light for plans to deliver the £175m regeneration of the Soapworks site in Bristol.

A year after lockdown: What’s next for SMEs in the construction sector?

John Carter, managing director for commercial real estate at Aldermore, explore how construction SMEs should be considering how they can best capitalise on the easing of restrictions and the bounce in business confidence.

Graham awarded East Kent NHS Trust water hygiene contract

Graham has been awarded a three-year water hygiene contract by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust to deliver Legionella planned maintenance and risk assessments across five main sites.

Kier Highways secures extension on Birmingham contract

Kier Highways has been awarded a six-month extension from Birmingham Highways Ltd (BHL) on its Birmingham Interim Services Contract (ISC).

Willmott Dixon bags next phase of Gascoigne East regeneration

Be First has appointed Willmott Dixon to deliver a further 382 new homes as part of phase 2 of the regeneration of Gascoigne East.

Creating an environment that promotes challenge

Shirley Evatt, senior associate at Will Rudd Davidson, discusses the complex project to create the new home for the Edinburgh Futures Institute and her experiences as the lead engineer.

HS2’s slurry treatment technology supports Colne Valley project

Plans to create new grasslands/woodlands around the southern portal of HS2’s Chilterns tunnel have been enabled by an innovative solution to reuse the waste chalk slurry generated during the tunnel’s construction.

Work begins on new £20m Chelmsford ‘later living’ scheme

Anchor Hanover, with newly appointed build partner Hill, have started construction in Chelmsford to create 82 new homes for over 65s.

Network Rail seeks £1bn investment in telecoms infrastructure

Network Rail is seeking private sector investment in its trackside fibre optic cable network in a deal that would enable performance, safety and connectivity benefits for passengers.

Insolvent claimants and the right to adjudicate in construction contracts

Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden, explores insolvent claimants and the right to adjudicate in construction contracts.

Willmott Dixon to build £8m RaisE innovation hub in Goole

Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver a new £8m business centre and innovation hub for East Riding of Yorkshire Council that will offer flexible office and workshop space for SMEs.

Creating new futures for older buildings: The rising role of upcycling

Simon Fielden, sales director at SFS, looks at the role of the building envelope in upcycling, using an example from Britain’s home of motor racing.

Sutcliffe Construction to transform Langcliffe Quarry site

Craven District Council has appointed Sutcliffe Construction to transform a former waste depot site at Langcliffe Quarry into a purpose-built rural enterprise centre.

Plans in for new 692-unit student living scheme in Nottingham

Godwin Developments has submitted proposals for a 692-unit purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Nottingham city centre.

Pilot launches for ground-breaking Value Toolkit

The Construction Innovation Hub’s Value Toolkit will now be deployed on live projects to drive better social, environmental, and economic outcomes in the built environment.

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