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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

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£5.6m Cedars Academy scheme tops out

Interserve has marked a key stage in the construction of the new Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire, with a topping out ceremony.

UK construction industry suffers further sales decline

The UK construction industry has experienced a further slowdown in sales, turnover and profits pointing to a sustained downward trend, according to the latest UK Construction Sector Report from MHA.

First UK architecture practice joins UN Climate Neutral Now

Assael Architecture has become the first UK architectural practice to sign up to the UN Climate Neutral Now initiative, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Construction employers need flexibility on post-Brexit visas, says CITB

Construction employers raise concerns about the future 12-month visa scheme, as CITB urges the government to extend the ‘low-skilled’ visa to 24 months.

Construction site security boss found guilty of fraud

A security boss who ran seven companies under four different identities has been found guilty of defrauding security operatives who worked for him.

Transformation of historic ice factory in Belgravia gets the go-ahead

Proposals have been approved by Westminster City Council to transform a former industrial building in Belgravia next to Grosvenor’s Eccleston Yards to provide new office, restaurant and retail space.

Brexit squeeze continues to take its toll on UK construction sector

Building activity in Q3 2019 fell at the second-fastest rate since April 2009, as the UK construction sector remains stuck in a downturn, according to the latest Construction PMI figures.

Engineering boss lands 11-year ban for tax offences

Bromley-based director Abraham Mortimer Briscoe has been banned for 11 years after causing Three Points Engineering Ltd to avoid paying taxes.

Council retenders King’s Dyke crossing scheme

Cambridgeshire County Council has marked the start of the formal procurement process to secure a new construction partner on the King’s Dyke level crossing scheme.

Esh wins Ironworks development on Leeds South Bank

Esh Build has been appointed to construct the new Ironworks development in Holbeck Urban Village on Leeds South Bank.

Mitie to deliver engineering services for NHS Blood and Transplant

Mitie has won a five-year contract to provide engineering services to NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) following a competitive retender worth £15m.

Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Consultancy

The next category in PBC Today's preview of the Building Innovation Awards is Most Innovative Consultancy The Most Innovative Consultancy award recognises the organisations who...

Marcus Worthington construction division enters into administration

Marcus Worthington and Company Ltd, the construction division of Lancashire-based Marcus Worthington Group, has been placed into administration.

Canada Water Masterplan gets the green light

Southwark Council Planning Committee has granted the Canada Water Masterplan resolution planning consent, which will see the creation of 3,000 new homes.

ARB revokes prescription of two architecture qualifications

The Architect Registration Board (ARB) has revoked the prescription of two architecture qualifications which are provided by Hull College and validated by The Open University.

Garden communities: Still fit for purpose?

Dave Pendle, associate director at Marrons Planning, says that close connection between planning and politics could mean that the original aim of garden communities is being diluted.

Wandsworth leads the way for residential planning decisions

Wandsworth Borough Council leads the way in granting residential planning permissions across Greater London, as Barking & Dagenham, Lewisham and Lambeth lag behind.

The enforcement of international mediated settlement agreements

Peter Vinden discusses the supervision of a tribunal and whose courts will issue judgements or enforce decisions reached by tribunals.

UK government launches £2.8bn hospital building programme

The largest hospital building programme in a generation has been launched as part of a new Health Infrastructure Plan.

Social housing levels failing those most in need

The private rental sector is picking up the slack for the millions of people reliant on social housing in England, due to an inadequate level being delivered from the social sector, says Bunk.

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