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New affordable homes complete in Wandsworth

Construction work for 46 new affordable homes at Winstanley & York Road Estate officially topped out this week.

Licensing scheme to improve Bristol’s rental housing standards

An initiative that aims to improve housing standards for multiple occupancy, privately rented properties in Bristol’s central wards started this week.

FEC acquisition paves the way for Northern Gateway scheme

FEC has acquired 20 acres of land from Network Rail in central Manchester to progress its delivery of the Northern Gateway, one of the largest residential schemes in the UK.

Vibrant waterfront development transforms unused docklands

The £215m waterfront development at Millbay in Plymouth is transforming what was once an unused docklands area into a vibrant waterside community.

Government opens negotiations on built environment sector deal

Following a process of early engagement, the UK Government is now entering into formal negotiations on a built environment sector deal.

Redevelopment approved as part of £250m Huddersfield Blueprint

Kirklees Council has taken a step towards delivering the £250m Huddersfield Blueprint vision as it approves student accommodation.

Graham starts work on flood alleviation scheme

Construction of the A120 Little Hadham bypass and flood alleviation scheme, carried out by Graham, officially started on Tuesday 23rd July 2019.

Ballymore submits planning for offices at Embassy Gardens

Developer Ballymore has submitted a planning application for a 13-storey office building at the heart of Embassy Gardens.

IES software used in design of first daylight trough for office tower in the Tropics

Case study: IES discuss how their software has been used in the design of first daylight trough for an office tower in the Tropics IEN...

Ealing’s tallest tower ‘will answer London’s affordable housing crisis’

Planning has been submitted for a 100% affordable residential tower in Ealing, which developers say will “answer mayor’s housing crisis vision”.

Steps to get ahead of new VAT rules in construction

With the new VAT rules coming into force, the independent pre-qualification service Constructionline, has produced a guide for those affected.

Eric Wright secures duo of DfE construction contracts

Eric Wright Construction (EWC) has secured two new construction contracts through the Department of Education’s (DfE) major public sector framework.

JV announces acquisition of £17m project in King’s Cross

Prime Pacific and ED Group has announced the formation of a strategic joint venture targeting the central London residential development sector.

Demolition of Great Western sheds complete at HS2’s Old Oak Common

HS2 has completed the demolition of the former Great Western Railway sheds at Old Oak Common as work continues to prepare the way for the high-speed rail project’s West London super-hub.

Crossrail costs rise again as project is plagued with delays

In a written ministerial statement, transport secretary Chris Grayling has revealed that the costs for the Crossrail project are now forecast at around £2.8bn.

Joint venture completes sale of Normanton scheme

Kier Property with Maple Grove has sold its Tri-Link140 industrial scheme in Normanton to Huntingdonshire district council for an undisclosed sum.

Boris Johnson could help ‘transform the built environment’, says BESA

The new government team led by Boris Johnson has an opportunity to dramatically shift policy on the built environment and deliver higher standards of safety, sustainability and social justice, according to BESA.

Why we must reform the way we procure our infrastructure

Ron Fraser, executive director of Construction Scotland, discusses why the construction industry must reform the way they procure infrastructure.

How developers and planners can meet the needs of local plans

Stephen Pratt at Godwin Developments, discusses securing planning approval for the Landmark building, which is set to become Derby’s tallest building.

L&G announces new operating model for property management

LGIM Real Assets (Legal & General) announces that it has established a new innovative operating model for managing its buildings, which is set to help disrupt the property industry.

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