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Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has entered into law with Royal Assent yesterday, lending some much needed certainty to the industry.

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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.

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Tottenham Hotspur reveals stadium opening date

Tottenham Hotspur FC has announced that its new stadium will open for its first competitive match in the first week of April, following eight months of delays.

Powerproject Vision: View live project data across all your projects

Elecosoft present Powerproject Vision, delivering a unique solution for contractors with project planners working in dispersed and disconnected environments

Construction businesses sign open letter to provide economic growth

Twenty-three of the UK’s most influential built environment businesses have signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking for the Environment Bill to provide the foundation for economic growth.

Peabody secures former Holloway prison site to build 1,000 homes

Peabody housing association has acquired the former Holloway Women’s Prison site in London to build more than 600 social rented and affordable homes.

Investigation launched after scaffolding collapses in Hampstead

More than 200 square metres of scaffolding collapsed from a building during high winds in Hampstead.

More encouragement needed for women in the property sector

As it's International Women’s Day today Katy Jordan, Storey Homes’ Managing Director, explains what it’s like, as a woman, to have a career in the housebuilding industry.

L&G selected to regenerate Bath Quays North

Legal & General and Bell Hammer has been selected by Bath & North East Somerset Council to regenerate Bath Quays North.

New law unveiled to protect renters’ and landlords’ money

Housing Minister Heather Wheeler MP has brought forward new legislation to strengthen protections for money held by property agents.

International Women’s Day: Diversity in the planning industry

With International Women’s Day firmly here, Emma Walker, associate director at Turley and chair of the RTPI Northern Ireland Executive Committee, shares her advice for women considering a career in planning.

Staticus wins façade contract for Tottenham Hale tower

Staticus has been appointed as the façade contractor for the 32-storey, 107-meter-high mixed-use Tottenham Hale tower, which will consist of 279 homes and commercial spaces.

Crossrail boss refuses to set specific opening date for railway

The chief executive of Crossrail has refused to set a solid date for when the railway will open, instead stating that the firm “very, very much wants to get this done in 2020”.

JCT Case Study: 70 St Mary Axe ‘The Can of Ham’

70 St Mary Axe 'The Can of Ham': A JCT Design and Build Contract provided the contract solution. Available from www.jctltd.co.uk.

£20m funding boost to revitalise town centres

Almost £20m of funding has been approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to help accelerate local authority plans to revitalise town centres.

L&Q Group to build 450 new quality homes

Beauchamp Park will see 450 quality homes, including at least 40% affordable housing, brought to the 20.9-hectare site south of Gallows Hill and west of Europa Way.

CPA urges construction sector to prepare for Brexit

With less than four weeks to go before the UK is due to leave the EU, the CPA has urged the construction sector to consider contingency planning and to be aware of potential delays in the construction supply chain.

University of Edinburgh award £70m contract to Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty has secured a £70m contract to deliver the Edinburgh Futures Institute, a flagship refurbishment and extension project on behalf of the University of Edinburgh.

Man imprisoned for digger rampage on new homes

A former plant operator has been sentenced after he used a digger to cause £4m worth of damage to brand new bungalows in Buntingford in a dispute over wages.

Thomas Sinden wins £6m residential development contract

Contractor Thomas Sinden has secured a £6m contract to build 30 new residential homes for KAIYANG Real Estate Ltd in Chingford, London.

Stylish conversion of three Listed buildings are up for an award

Selectaglaze discuss the recent conversion of listed buildings in Berkshire, reinstating some original designs to return the property to it's former glory.

Interserve’s board rebuffs Coltrane’s advances

The board of Interserve has rejected attempts by shareholder Coltrane Asset Management to alter its rescue deal  .

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