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Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has entered into law with Royal Assent yesterday, lending some much needed certainty to the industry.

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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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£100m boost for Sunderland City Centre regeneration

Legal & General has announced its support for the Sunderland regeneration project, after agreeing a £100m deal with Sunderland City Council.

Brighton & Hove Council reveal plans to regenerate Black Rock site

Brighton & Hove Council has announced plans to regenerate the Black Rock site in Kemp Town, which has been derelict for more than 40 years.

Zaha Hadid to transform Southbank Tower lobby

Zaha Hadid Architects has launched its first UK residential project which will transform the lobby at Southbank Tower in London.

Placemaking can reduce unequal access to healthcare, says Mace

Placemaking interventions can help reduce the impact of unequal access to healthcare in areas across the country, reducing overall inequality, a new report from Mace has stated.

Kier begins work on £35m School of Digital Arts in Manchester

Kier has started construction work on MMU’s five-storey School of Digital Arts (SODA) – a 5,200m² £35m investment into digital storytelling.

Plans submitted for £70m MediaCityUK apartment development

A planning application has been submitted to Salford City Council for a 280-apartment development at the centre of MediaCityUK.

TfL gives £1bn Silvertown tunnel scheme the green light

Transport for London (TfL) has reached financial close on the Silvertown tunnel project with the RiverLinx consortium, to design, build, finance and maintain the £1bn tunnel connecting Royal Docks and Greenwich.

National flood map provides future climate change flood scenarios

Great Britain's first national flood map has been launched to understand and plan for future risks.

Mount Anvil & Catalyst’s Friary Park transformation approved

Mount Anvil and Catalyst have received planning permission for the transformation of Acton’s Friary Park estate, which will deliver 990 new homes.

Clugston wins refurbishment contract for Wellington House in Leeds

Clugston Construction has won a £5.9m contract to refurbish Wellington House in Leeds, the headquarters of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).

Plans submitted for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

Renfrewshire Council is to consider a planning application for the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) situated at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland.

Interserve wins place on £8bn Procure Partnerships Framework

Interserve has been awarded a place on the new £8bn Procure Partnerships Framework as a contractor partner, with access to construction contracts from £1m up to £25m-plus.

MMC helps UK construction sector hit £351m R&D spending

The latest ONS data has revealed a record high of £351m in research and development (R&D) spending for the UK construction sector.

Morgan Sindall to remove burials at former Strand Union Workhouse

Morgan Sindall Construction has won a Pre-Contract Services Agreement to oversee the excavation and removal of over 2,000 burials at the former Strand Union Workhouse in Fitzrovia.

Bermondsey industrial site to transform into residential scheme

An industrial site at Hatcham Road, Bermondsey, which has been sold for £9.75m by KALMARs and joint agent Kingsbury, is set to be redeveloped into a new residential scheme.

Construction contract awards climb by 4.1% in October

Construction contract awards increased in October by 4.1% to £4.9bn compared with the previous month, as the residential sector takes the lion’s share of awards.

East Ayrshire reveals £175m investment in housing

East Ayrshire Council has unveiled plans for a £175m boost in the future of housing and housing services over the next five years.

Kingston’s £13.4m dementia care home plans progress

Kingston Council are now another step closer to beginning work on the new 80-bed dementia home, with the demolition of the existing site expected to begin in January 2020.

Kier secures landmark Shakespeare North Playhouse

Kier has been awarded the main construction contract to deliver the landmark Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot.

What do the political manifestos mean for the construction industry?

In the run-up to the general election, PBC Today takes a look at what the political party manifestos mean for the housebuilding and construction industry.

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