HomePlanning & Construction News

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.

Planning & Construction News

The Latest Planning & Construction News

ICW Group – Building Warranties and Building Control

ICW Group – Providing Building Warranties and Building Control with excellent customer service, we provide first-rate customer service.

The Latest Planning & Construction News

Social value in architecture and construction

Fiona Clark, practice director at David Miller Architects, discusses the firm’s own efforts to make social value business as usual.

619 new homes in Kidbrooke get the green light

Transport for London and Notting Hill Genesis have received the go-ahead to build more than 600 new homes in Kidbrooke.

LSFA raises awareness of the light steel framing sector

Since its inauguration at Focus on Framing, the first conference held by the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) in June 2019, the industry body is gathering momentum.

Planning applications submitted for Parliament’s Northern Estate

A series of planning applications for Parliament’s Northern Estate, buildings along Parliament Street and Whitehall, have now been submitted to Westminster City Council.

Bridge Protection System to safeguard pedestrians from terrorist attacks

An innovative bridge protection system, which can withstand the force of a 7,500kg truck travelling at 30mph, is now available to protect pedestrians from vehicle ramming attacks.

Pagabo invests in SMEs to shape the future of construction

Pagabo is launching a new initiative to invest in and guide SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs that want to shape the future of the construction industry.

Council approves £500m housing investment plan for Glasgow

Glasgow City Council has approved the Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for the 2020-25 period, and will now submit this plan to the Scottish Government.

Blueprint revealed for 100 multi-million pound Town Deals

The blueprint for a new generation of multi-million Town Deals was announced today (1 November) by Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick.

UK’s housing with care sector could save NHS millions

Driven by demographic changes and a chance to invest responsibly, billions of pounds are set to pour into the UK’s emerging housing with care sector, according to the Later Living: Housing with Care guide.

Construction industry shows support for Common Assessment Standard

The construction industry is getting behind a new scheme designed to simplify and strengthen the construction prequalification process.

Improving collaboration between Cardiff Council and developers

How can we ensure that enough quality purpose-built student accommodation is built to cater to the needs of the Cardiff City's students?

Basildon seeks replacement contractor on East Square project

Basildon Council has responded to the news that its main contractor on the cinema-led regeneration of Basildon's East Square, Simons Group, has fallen into administration.

Government reveals winners of £30bn construction framework

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has named 128 suppliers on a major new procurement agreement which will help shape public sector construction.

Survey: Councils should be given more power to deliver infrastructure

According to research from London Councils and the LCCI, 80% of businesses surveyed support giving councils more freedoms to fund and build infrastructure.

Kier reappointed to major construction framework in Norfolk

Kier has been reappointed to the Norfolk County Council major construction work framework, with a combined value of £125m across two banded Lots.

Women in Planning to improve inclusivity in the industry

A new networking body which aims to create a supportive environment to encourage greater inclusivity within the planning industry is set to host its first event in the East Midlands next month.

BAM wins Scotland’s biggest health centre contract

BAM Construction has been appointed by hub west Scotland to build Scotland’s biggest health centre in Parkhead, Glasgow.

McLaren secures £30m Manchester Airport warehouse contract

MAG (Manchester Airports Group) has appointed McLaren to build a warehouse and logistics facility on the site of a former WWII aircraft hangar at Manchester Airport.

Interserve wins £13.9m Middlesbrough hospital contract

Interserve has been selected by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust to undertake the £13.9m phase one refurbishment of Roseberry Park Hospital.

£42m Paisley Museum transformation gets the go-ahead

Plans to transform Paisley Museum have taken a step forward, as Renfrewshire Council's planning board gives proposals the nod.

Related News

Construction Services

Advertisements

Planning & Construction

Featured Planning News