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Capacity to Build launched to invest in pipelines and skills

The government has merged several programmes into Capacity to Build, designed to help councils with housebuilding and construction staff.

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FMB calls for scrapping of the landfill tax exemption

The Federation of Master Builders have stated that the proposal for the landfill exemption tax removal must be reconsidered for SME's.

Devolution and delivery: Strategic authorities’ role in housing and skills provision

Tim Reid, customer relationship director at NHBC, shines a spotlight on the latest English devolution proposal and its potential impact on housing delivery

New Homes England Impact and Places Partnership established

Homes England have entered into the Impact and Place Partnership with Swiss Life Asset Managers and Capital&Centric.

A fifth of planners leaving the profession with no replacements

The latest RTPI survey finds that 20% of planners leaving the profession in the next three years have no clear replacement.

Turning up the dial on infrastructure delivery

In recent years, the delivery of major infrastructure projects has been plagued by spiralling costs, stop-start decision making and public apathy. Sam Gould, director of policy and external affairs at the Institution of Civil Engineers, examines what needs to change

Environmental housing report supports government 1.5m homes target

The EAC's environmental housing report suggests that the government's targets are achievable, but more work is needed.

“Default yes” for planning permission for homes near train stations announced

The government has announced a "default yes" planning permission for homes near train stations, pending certain criteria.

Glenigan Autumn Forecast predicts UK construction to return to growth in 2026

Glenigan's UK Construction Industry Autumn Forecast 2026-2027 shows significant recovery across the sector, with housebuilding activity still predicted to rise by almost a fifth in 2027.

HBF call for return of Help to Buy scheme to support housebuilding

The Home Builders Federation has released a new report highlighting the benefits of the former Help to Buy scheme.

Industry leader warns against Autumn Budget construction tax rises

Terry Paterson, commercial director for EPD, has voiced warnings that rises in construction tax rises may just prevent growth.

Build Warranty announced as headline sponsor for Gala Awards 2025

Build Warranty Group is proud to be the headline sponsor for the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s Grand Gala Awards 2025—an event dedicated to celebrating innovation, leadership, and excellence across the built environment.

Are construction frameworks locking out SMEs?

Tim Barrett, chair of Construction Alliance North East discusses why SME contractors still struggle to win spots on construction frameworks.

Industry expert discusses their Autumn Budget construction wishlist

Tony Higson, CEO and managing director at Grayson, has written to PBC Today with his Autumn Budget construction wishlist.

Housing market in “crisis” according to government data

New data, analysed by Action on Empty Homes, details another rise in long-term empty homes, exacerbating the housing market crisis.

New home registrations up for third consecutive quarter, reports NHBC

Figures released today by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance, show 30,643 new homes were registered to be built in Q3 2025, up 8% on Q3 2024 (28,304).

Network Rail launches new property development company

Platform4, Network Rail’s new property development company, is expected to deliver 40,000 new homes and over 10 million sq ft of commercial space over the next ten years.

Construction and infrastructure pipeline “starting to crack”

The UK's £530bn construction and infrastructure pipeline is starting to crack, with skills shortages, weak investment and chronic delivery delays bringing major projects grinding to a halt

World-first design framework for elite women’s stadiums developed

The new guidelines provide a blueprint to plan, construct and retrofit stadiums that meet the specific needs of female players, staff and supporters. The initiative marks a significant shift from traditional football venue design, which has historically centred on the male game.

Construction output ticks up 0.1% in Q3 despite housing fall

Total construction output edged up by 0.1% between July and September compared with the previous three months, although private housing fell, according to official...

Projects like mine, doing things I can do

Construction productivity has been stuck in neutral for decades, but change is possible. By learning from real projects and sharing what actually works on site, the industry can move past theory and into action. The  message is simple: the best ideas often come from projects just like yours, writes Antony Impey MBE

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