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Proposed new town in Devon to create 8,000 homes

Residents of East Devon will be able to share their views on a proposed new town, which would create around 8,000 new homes.

Build Warranty Group wins Best Financial Risk Assessment Solutions Company 2024

Build Warranty Group has been recognised at the SME News Business Elite Awards, winning Best Financial Risk Assessment Solutions Company 2024.

Plan for 2m sq ft Hertfordshire data centre campus submitted

Plans for a 2m sq ft Hertfordshire data centre campus have been submitted, set to be one of the largest in Europe.

Construct Innovate to receive additional €5m funding

Minister Burke has announced an additional €5m of funding for Construct Innovate and housing research in the face of the housing crisis.

Why construction contractors must think twice before walking off site

Yosof Ewing, the Contract Coach, examines the risks of abandoning a project and what contractors should consider before they walk off site.

Architects Registration Board seeks feedback on new Architects Code proposals

The new draft Architects Code is founded on six Standards of professionalism and includes guidance on how to apply the Code in different situations.

MADE Partnership: Homes England, Barratt and Lloyds form housebuilding JV

Barratt, Lloyds Banking Group and government body Homes England will each contribute £50m to the new housebuilding private-public joint venture 'MADE Partnership'.

UK Construction Week 2024: see innovation and sustainability in focus

With over 20,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors, and 300 expert speakers, UK Construction Week’s will cover everything from digital advancements to sustainability.

Construction industry reacts to the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report

The UK construction industry is reflecting on the findings of the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report, which found "systemic dishonesty" from both building control professionals and manufacturers.

August PMIs show output growth across UK construction sector

The August 2024 PMIs showed a continued recovery in UK construction output, attributed to robust new order growth and a more supportive economic background.

House building starts down in first quarter of 2024

The Office for National Statistics latest data shows a drop in house building starts in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023.

New Homes Accelerator team announced by Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner has announced the New Homes Accelerator team in an attempt to kickstart stalled construction sites.

Land, housing development, and 1.5 million new homes in five years

Kevan Carrick of JK Property Consultants and RICS, discusses how changes to planning will be essential to housing development.

Rachel Reeves plans to increase social rents to boost house building

Rachel Reeves has announced plans to increase social rents for the next decade in order to boost affordable housing.

Fire ruins Dagenham tower block during construction work

A major incident saw a fire causing the mass evacuation of the Spectrum Building in Dagenham, London, over the weekend, as it underwent construction work.

Affordability amid uncertainty: Robust cost management in the residential sector

Bradley Harrison, associate director and cost manager at EDGE discusses how to find balance and prioritise the important factors in cost management.

UK’s largest Passivhaus building, Dunfermline Learning Campus, opens

Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School have relocated to Dunfermline Learning Campus, the largest Passivhaus-certified building in the UK.

United Living, Barhale, and Clancy Docwra join Southern Water framework

The United Living Group, Barhale, and Clancy Docwra have been appointed to work on Southern Water's AMP8 Capital Infrastructure Framework.

Over 95% of planners agree that strategic planning reforms are vital

Research from the Royal Town Planning Institute shows that more than 95% of planners feel that planning reforms are much needed.

Over 37% of UK construction managers had equipment size issues

A  survey by Aggreko has revealed that equipment size issues are having a negative impact on worksite efficiency.

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