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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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Green light for £130m urban village in Exeter

Eutopia Homes has secured planning permission for a new £130m sustainable ‘urban village’ on a 15-acre brownfield site previously owned by Network Rail.

Grand Designs Live postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak

Grand Designs Live, the exhibition helmed by design guru and TV presenter Kevin McCloud, has postponed its London event due to take place 2-10 May because of the Coronavirus outbreak.

£75m government injection for Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration

The Chancellor has pledged to give £75m from the Housing Infrastructure Funding to support the £1bn regeneration of Purfleet-on-Thames town centre.

Graham wins Worcester council maintenance contract

Graham has secured building repairs and maintenance and minor works contract with Worcester City Council with the potential for a further two-year extension.

Galliford Try lands £65m education contracts & framework place

Construction group, Galliford Try, has secured contracts worth £65m and a major framework place in the education sector.

Coronavirus’ impact on the construction industry

Build UK and CECA take action to support its members amid the coronavirus or COVID-19 impact on the construction industry.

BAM wins place on Birmingham Uni construction framework

BAM Construction has been appointed to a new 10-year construction framework by the University of Birmingham.

Tackling the housing and biodiversity net gain crisis

Housing developers have been handed the opportunity to play a fundamental role in improving the UK’s environment while addressing the country’s crippling housing shortage.

Joint venture to revitalise St Helens town centre

The English Cities Fund and St Helens Council have joined forces to form a partnership that could unlock the potential to transform large areas of the borough.

Six councils get slice of £1.2m for innovative digital projects

Six councils across the UK will receive a share of £1.2m to drive innovative digital projects to improve public services, the government has announced.

Winners revealed for £2.5bn minor works framework

Procure Partnerships has revealed the successful contractors on its minor works framework across ten regions in England and Wales.

New Garden Square build-to-rent scheme gains approval

Court Collaboration has been given approval by Birmingham City Council to deliver 392 high-quality apartments as part of the wider New Garden Square regeneration on the Calthorpe Estate.

Good design and placemaking at the heart of planning reforms

The government has revealed plans to put good design and place-making at the heart of a reformed planning system.

Architect reprimanded for producing inaccurate drawings

ARB’s PCC has issued architect Elliot Goodall of Studio Spicer Architects, with a reprimand after he admitted unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).

Green light for new science and engineering building at MMU

A new state-of-the-art science and engineering building at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has been given the green light.

Bristol architect handed 12-month suspension from register

ARB’s PCC has suspended Matthew Deering of Matthew Deering Architects in Bristol from the Architects Register for unprofessional conduct.

Quik Drive auto-feed screw system goes premium

It’s fast, it’s reliable, it’s ergonomic; it’s a perfect alternative to traditional nailing and screwing. And now the Quik Drive auto-feed screw system comes with a limited lifetime warranty!

Wythenshawe hospital regeneration moves forward

Following the approval of a draft plan by the council, a final version of the Strategic Regeneration Framework for the Wythenshawe hospital and its surrounding campus will be developed for public consultation.

Construction work begins on Muse’s Logic Leeds scheme

Construction has begun on two logistic units at Logic Leeds, Muse Developments’ flagship industrial and distribution hub by Junction 45 of the M1.

Thomas Sinden to deliver council homes at Parham Village

Canterbury City Council has appointed Thomas Sinden to refurbish and remodel existing student accommodation at Parham Village into much-needed council homes.

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