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Hotel construction on the rise in London

Boutique and luxury hotels are on the rise with 210 new hotels currently in the development pipeline in London, according to a study by Boodle Hatfield.

The importance of good design in planning process

Good design is paramount in planning, says Joe Ridgeon, director of Hedley Planning Services, and should be a key priority of the next Government.

Network Rail’s devolution journey continues

Network Rail’s new geographic regions, established in June, took on accountability for the delivery of all projects within their borders, including track and signalling.

New work boosts construction output

Latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed construction output grew by 0.6% in Q3 2019, as a rise in new work helps the industry dodge further falls.

Kennaway Estate to deliver 61 new homes in Hackney

Waugh Thistleton Architects’ design for the Kennaway Estate was approved on 6 November when councillors in Hackney voted in favour of Southern Housing Group’s proposal to regenerate the estate.

Adding value to cold roll-formed steel for construction and manufacturing

voestalpine Metsec plc is the UK’s largest specialist in cold roll-formed steel, providing products for the construction and manufacturing industries

Bellwin scheme to support communities hit by flooding

The MHCLG has activated the government’s emergency Bellwin scheme to reimburse eligible local authorities for the flooding in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

Flooding action plan launched to protect Scotland from extreme weather

Living With Flooding sets out advice to stop or mitigate flooding and says minor adaptions, such as installing a flood guard and raising the height of electrical sockets, can prevent damage or reduce the amount of time spent in temporary accommodation.

Chinese steel experts research British building standards

Chinese steel building experts have been conferring with UK counterparts to understand more about British building standards, regulations and CE Marking.

Refurbishment of Cardiff Central to continue with new gates

With Cardiff Central's customer numbers expected to rise from 13 million per year to 34 million by 2043, Transport for Wales has committed to making navigation of the station as easy as possible.

Planning permission granted for new £70m cancer facility

Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH)’s planning application to create a new £70m cancer facility, known as the Oak Cancer Centre, has been approved by Sutton Council’s Planning Committee.

Crossrail faces further delays on Elizabeth line opening

Crossrail Limited (CRL) has advised TfL that there will be some projected delays in the opening of the Elizabeth line and it is likely that additional funding will be required to cover the higher levels of risk contingency.

The Houses of Parliament are broken

Restoration of the Houses of Parliament has been delayed for decades, but advances in construction technology can help solve the challenges.

Caddick Group to deliver £50m Yorkshire logistics scheme

Caddick Group is to build a £50m GDV distribution centre near Wakefield, Yorkshire for global real estate investment manager AEW.

Brexit uncertainty reduces construction sector optimism

The results of the Q3 2019 RICS UK Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey has shown reduced optimism due to an uncertain outlook for the UK economy.

Outdated Birmingham railway station to be rebuilt

The outdated Birmingham railway station at Perry Barr is set to be transformed as part of the wider regeneration plan of the area.

Forge Island regeneration takes a step forward

Muse Developments has exchanged contracts with Rotherham Borough Council on an agreement to deliver the landmark mixed-use destination.

Housebuilding must be a priority, says FMB

The urgent need to build more homes for everyone should be a key priority for all the political parties during the General Election campaign, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Plans for regeneration of Enfield Council owned homes agreed

Enfield Council has agreed to plans that will transform two adjacent Edmonton estates, dramatically improving residents’ lives.

Trivselhus to deliver low carbon homes at Mindenhurst

Skanska, which is redeveloping the Princess Royal Barracks to create Mindenhurst, a new neighbourhood in Surrey, has welcomed Trivselhus to the scheme to deliver 28 new homes.

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