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Will new towns solve Britain’s housing problem? Only if barriers to delivery are properly addressed, writes Victoria du Croz, partner and head of planning at Forsters

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Galliford Try to deliver 850 new homes across UK

Galliford Try Partnerships has signed a deal with Homes England to build more than 850 new homes across the UK.

City of London committee gives Tulip Tower the nod

The City of London's Planning and Transportation Committee has granted planning permission for the construction of The Tulip.

L&Q to acquire Trafford Housing Trust and unlock 20,000 homes

L&Q and Trafford Housing Trust (THT) have announced that they are in talks, which will see THT become a wholly-owned subsidiary of L&Q.

UK construction activity falls again as Brexit uncertainty deepens

The recent soft patch for UK construction output continued during March, as Brexit uncertainty causes concern among clients.

ISG posts record performance for 2018 as it exceeds £2bn

Contractor ISG has announced its best-ever financial performance for 2018, as the company exceeds the £2bn mark for the first time.

CSIC teams up with Construction Innovation Hub

The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has partnered up with the Construction Innovation Hub to transform the construction sector across the UK.

Mace to deliver over 100 construction projects for MoD

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has appointed Mace as Client Side Partner (CSP) to support the delivery of over 100 construction projects across the UK.

Why you should be adopting new technological trends

With the accelerating pace of technological evolving, many professionals find themselves reluctant to be using the new cutting-edge technological processes.

£201m road maintenance fund to resurface 1,000 miles

Councils across England will be given a slice of more than £200m for road maintenance and pothole repairs.

TfL appoints Grainger as preferred bidder for 3,000 BtR scheme

Transport for London (TfL) has announced Grainger plc as the preferred bidder for its 3,000 home build to rent programme across the capital.

How will Brexit impact the UK construction industry?

With the impending leave date getting ever closer, this article will take a closer look at how the UK's departure from the EU will affect the construction industry.

Study reveals construction materials could capture CO2

New research has revealed that the future production of construction materials such as cement, could help capture a significant amount of CO2 from the atmosphere.

Amey Utilities launches competition to end overnight excavations

Amey Utilities has launched an industry-wide competition to ensure that streetwork excavations are no longer overnight by 2020.

Be First Regeneration social housing target “not good enough”, says GMB

GMB has urged Barking and Dagenham councillors and Labour MPs to insist that social homes target for Be First Regeneration be increased from 16% to 50% in line with labour policy to house lower paid workers.

Pledge announced to crack down on toxic leasehold deals

More than 40 leading property developers and freeholders have already signed the government-backed pledge to stop leaseholders being trapped in unfair and costly deals.

Making the most of recycled construction waste

The building industry produces a vast amount of construction waste. Premier Guarantee explores some of the waste in the construction industry and how it can be recycled and reused.

Social Value guidance for local authorities released

UKGBC has released its latest guidance document, detailing how local authorities can help ensure that new construction and property development in their area positively communities by delivering social value.

Plans submitted for 330 new homes in Whitlawburn

Plans have been submitted by CCG (Scotland) Ltd to build 330 homes in Whitlawburn as part of a £42m housing-led regeneration.

Willmott Dixon creates hub for next generation cleaner engines

A new hub built by Willmott Dixon will help continue Coventry’s drive as a world-leading centre for the automotive industry.

Two boys arrested in connection with major blaze in Southampton

Hampshire Police have arrested two boys on suspicion of arson after a major blaze destroyed a timber frame building under construction.

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