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Local authorities deliver highest housebuilding levels since 1990

A study by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has revealed that at least 9,000 homes have been built by local authorities in England in 2017-18.

Construction slavery exploitation gang jailed for 28 years

Three men from a Romanian organised crime group have been sentenced to 28 years’ imprisonment for trafficking victims into the UK in order to exploit them within the construction industry.

United Utilities appoints Costain as Maintenance Service Provider

United Utilities has appointed Costain as Maintenance Service Provider across its operations under a framework contract for an initial period of five years.

Masterplan approved to regenerate Scotland’s largest brownfield site

A masterplan to regenerate one of the largest brownfield sites in Europe at Ravenscraig has been approved by the North Lanarkshire Council.

North London architect issued with a reprimand

Skehill of M Skehill Architect Ltd in North London was issued with a reprimand following a finding of unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).

Transport for Wales awards initial contracts for South Wales Metro

Transport for Wales has chosen Balfour Beatty, Alun Griffiths and Siemens Mobility for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts as part of the South Wales Metro.

Studies to assess environmental impacts of Space Hub Sutherland

Preliminary work is getting underway to agree on the scope of environmental impact studies that should be carried out in relation to the site of a proposed space hub in Sutherland.

66% of Brits over 60 have never considered downsizing their home

Two-thirds (66%) of people aged 60 or over have never considered downsizing their property, according to a recent survey by BLP Insurance.

Suppliers get chance to secure Glasgow Airport Investment Area contracts

Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd is holding a drop-in event on 26 June, to outline opportunities on the Glasgow Airport Investment Area project.

Designs unveiled for redevelopment of Alexander Stadium

Plans have been published which unveil the design for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium, as a public consultation begins.

Mayor approves 100% social housing scheme in Kensington

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has approved plans to redevelop Kensington Forum Hotel to deliver 62 affordable homes.

Interserve awarded £6.24m construction framework contract

Interserve has been selected by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to design and build the new £6.24m Pathways School in Middlesbrough.

Balfour Beatty wins £50m Littlebrook Power Station contract

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £50m contract to replace a high-voltage substation at Littlebrook Power Station in Kent on behalf of National Grid.

Tideway on track to deliver the super sewer underneath the River Thames

Tideway has published its report confirming the super sewer is on time to be delivered by 2024, preventing millions of tonnes of sewage polluting the...

Local authorities must pay more attention to design

In a speech at the RTPI Planning Convention, Kit Malthouse said that we should be building the ‘conservation areas of the future’.

Scotland’s planning bill supports a more inclusive system

Communities in Scotland will have more say in shaping the future development of their areas in a radical shake-up of planning laws.

Detailed plans submitted for Chester Northgate scheme

Detailed plans for the initial phase of Chester Northgate, including a new indoor market, six-screen Picturehouse cinema, public square and car park, have been submitted by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

BAM to deliver £21m Lincoln Medical School

BAM Construction has been appointed to deliver the next stage of the Lincoln Medical School for the University of Lincoln.

Remedial works begin on remaining Sighthill regeneration sites

Ground Developments Ltd has begun remedial works on the remaining sites within the Sighthill Transformational Regeneration Area of Glasgow.

Skanska wins £57.6m Featherston Building contract

Skanska has been awarded a £57.6m contract to build, design and install MEP services for the Featherston Building for Derwent London.

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