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Last week’s Budget… I don’t think we’re there yet

Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.

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Wates Living Space joins flagship framework

Wates Living Space has expanded its framework presence with its appointment to the South East Consortium (SEC) Internal & External Building Works Framework.

Major plans revealed for former Kellogg’s site in Old Trafford

Bruntwood Works and Trafford Council have announced plans for a residential-led, mixed-use development on the former Kellog's site, including housing, a school, offices and public realm in Stretford.

Morgan Sindall appointed to £7.5m schemes trio in Scotland

Morgan Sindall Construction has been selected to deliver three early years nursery schemes worth a combined by £7.5m by South Lanarkshire Council and hub South West Scotland.

Better neighbourhood planning needed ahead of General Election

The RTPI has stated the importance of planning in a fast-paced, changing world in areas such as climate change, communities and nations.

Government fails to build any starter homes, says NAO

The Conservative Government has failed to build a single ‘Starter Home’ despite pledging to build 200,000 by 2020, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

Construction product information to be reformed

The Construction Product Information Survey, launched last week is expected to reform the way construction product information is provided by manufacturers and communicated to those that use it.

Interserve Construction installs new landmark bridge in Hull

Interserve Group Limited has installed a new bridge that crosses the A63 and will enable key sites in Hull to be connected, shaping the future of the city.

George Clarke launches home design competition for young people

Architect and TV presenter George Clarke is today launching a government-sponsored home design Competition for young people to create the home of the future – the Home of 2030.

Masterplan for Ashwood Business Park in Northumberland unveiled

The next phase in the site’s development, which is being spearheaded by economic regeneration company Advance Northumberland is set to make Ashwood Business Park a centre for advanced manufacturing.

Over 2,800 social housing repossessions so far in 2019

Latest statistics from the government have revealed that of the 25 major cities in England and Wales, there were a grand total of 2,880 social housing repossessions.

Dyson School of Design Engineering fitted with Selectaglaze windows

In 2016, Imperial College London took over the unoccupied Royal Mail sorting office from the Science Museum, where planning was submitted to change the Edwardian, baroque style sorting office into the new ‘Dyson School of Design Engineering’.

A9 Architecture convicted of misusing ‘architect’ title

Alan Green and his company A9 Architecture Limited have been convicted of four counts of the criminal offence of misusing the title ‘architect’.

The future of the high street: Fewer products and more people

Earlier this year, a committee of MPs warned that major changes are needed to secure the future of town centres. David Edwards of Place-Make says there are reasons to be optimistic.

Why construction should make the most of R&D incentives

With the latest HMRC data showing just 1% of construction SMEs are making use of R&D tax credit incentives, Jenny Tragner, director at R&D tax credit consultancy ForrestBrown and member of HMRC’s R&D Consultative Committee, urges the industry to realise the full potential of R&D tax credits.

Most considerate construction companies of 2019 revealed

The 2019 most considerate construction companies and suppliers across the UK and Ireland have been honoured at the CCS’s 2019 National Company and Supplier Awards.

Rise in construction demand for mineral products to be short-lived

Following a weak first half of 2019, construction market demand for mineral products, including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete (RMC) and mortar, improved in 2019 Q3 compared to the previous quarter.

Kier among latest firms suspended from the Prompt Payment Code

Seven construction companies, including Kier and Seddon, have been suspended from the Prompt Payment Code (PCC) for failing to pay suppliers on time.

Construction output continues to decline in October

October data pointed to a sustained decline in UK construction output, with overall volumes of work falling for the sixth consecutive month, according to the recent Construction PMI survey.

£53m funding boost for Wales’ infrastructure needs

Wales has announced a further £53m to support businesses in the face of Brexit and to plan for Wales’ future infrastructure needs.

RLB to support new build housing programme in Bristol

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has been appointed by Bristol City Council to support the new build housing programme and deliver council homes for communities across the city.

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