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FMB calls for more support for small house builders to achieve housing targets

The FMB Small House Builder’s Survey will be revealed tonight (16 December) at the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) Winter Parliamentary Reception on the House of Commons Terrace.

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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.

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Sisk and Osborne+Co to build £150m Santander campus

John Sisk & Son and Osborne+Co have been appointed to the construction of a new Santander campus in Milton Keynes.

HS2 launches hunt for Overhead Catenary System contractors

HS2 Ltd has begun the search for specialist contractors to deliver the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) that will provide power to the high-speed trains.

‘Silver lining’ despite significant fall in construction output

Graeme Cooke of DEFSoftware discusses the fall in construction output, as the Office for National Statistics reports that construction output decreased by 40% in April compared with the previous year.

Plans in for South Kensington tube station transformation

Plans have been submitted to sensitively repair and enhance South Kensington Tube station buildings and the surrounding streets.

Interserve secures two school contracts in Walsall

Interserve has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to build a replacement school, the Ladder School, and to refurbish the Walsall Studio School.

CLC’s site operating procedures V5 introduces ‘one metre plus’ rule

Construction workers can now stay one metre apart with risk mitigation where two metres is not possible, according to the Construction Leadership Council’s fifth version of its Site Operating Procedures.

New radical planning reforms cut ‘red tape’

Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced radical reforms to the planning system, giving freedom for buildings and land in town centres to change use without planning permission.

Graham to deliver Eton College’s new indoor sports facility

Contractor Graham has secured phase one of the design and build of Eton College’s new indoor sports facility.

Industry bodies to develop new construction ‘Value Toolkit’

RICS, RIBA, CIOB and Social Value UK have joined forces with the Construction Innovation Hub (CIH) to develop a new industry-wide definition of value.

Architect fined £2,000 for poor planning advice and delays

The ARB’s professional conduct committee (PCC) has issued Toyin Adetola Oduse of SE2 Creative Ltd with a £2,000 penalty order for poor planning advice and undue delay.

New deal: Boris Johnson pledges to ‘build build build’

Prime minister Boris Johnson will today (30 June) announce a ‘New Deal’ to ‘build, build, build’ putting jobs and infrastructure at the heart of the government’s economic growth strategy.

Crown Commercial Service launches facilities management marketplace

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched a new facilities management (FM) marketplace, where buyers from both Government and the public sector can purchase a range of FM services.

Henry Brothers to build £18.5m joint police and fire HQ

Henry Brothers Midlands has secured a £18.5m contract to build the joint headquarters for Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service.

Interserve sees positive haul with contracts worth £92m in June

Interserve has secured contracts worth more than £92m in June, including contracts for the NHS Foundation Trusts across the UK fighting Covid-19.

Blue badge anniversary highlights the need for progress

If you blinked you probably missed it, but just a few weeks ago the government marked the 50th anniversary of the blue badge scheme.

Construction work starts on new Brighton student residence

Student accommodation provider Alumno has given the green light to Westridge Construction to begin work on a new project in the Falmer district of Brighton and Hove.

Amey led consortium appointed to £250m SPaTS2 framework 

Amey Consulting, in collaboration with Capita, has been appointed by Highways England to the Specialist Professional & Technical Services 2 (SPaTS2) framework.

Supreme Court issues green light to insolvent claimants in adjudication

The dispute between Bresco and Lonsdale is of fundamental importance to the UK Construction Industry because it deals with what many people regarded a clash and incompatibility of the adjudication regime and insolvency law.

Planners are essential for sustainable post-Covid recovery, says RTPI

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has launched a national campaign calling on the government to capitalise on the expertise of planners to achieve a sustainable, resilient and inclusive recovery from the pandemic.

Government unveils £1bn school rebuilding programme

The prime minister has announced a transformative ten-year school rebuilding programme supported by over £1bn in funding.

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