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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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Works begin on new paper separation plant in Kings Lynn

Mick George discuss their involvement in the new development for a paper separation plant, operated by Palm Paper Ltd, in Norfolk. 

St.Modwen to deliver new homes thanks to Homes England loan

St. Modwen Properties PLC is ready to use the funds from the £75 million Homes England infrastructure loan this month to deliver thousands of new homes.

Planning granted for £300m Anglia Square regeneration

Housebuilder Weston Homes, together with landowner Columbia Threadneedle, has received a Resolution to Grant planning permission for their proposals to regenerate Anglia Square in Norwich.

Vastint joins Considerate Constructors Scheme

Real estate organisation Vastint has joined the Considerate Constructors Scheme as a Client Partner.

First ever permanent works pile using zero cement concrete installed

Keltbray Piling achieved a new landmark for the UK construction industry last month by installing the first ever permanent works pile using a zero cement concrete, Cemfree.

BSRIA launches White Paper on Smart Building Technology

BSRIA has launched its White Paper on ‘Megatrends: Smart Building Technology’, which highlights that technology is in the process of transforming almost every aspect of society.

High-Speed Rail Institute plans backed by Yorkshire investment committee

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Investment Committee has backed plans to develop a new £39 million High Speed Rail Institute in Leeds.

More branded retailers occupy the UK’s listed buildings

New research has revealed that more commercial businesses across the UK are choosing to trade from listed buildings.

Report urges Government to tackle poor payment practices

The Government should introduce a tougher regime to tackle larger companies who treat small businesses ‘disgracefully’ by enforcing long payment terms or paying their suppliers late, according to a new report.

TfL and Barratt get the green light for Blackhorse Point development

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that it has been given the go-ahead to start building hundreds of new homes working with Barratt London as part of its Property Partnership Framework.

VolkerFitzpatrick wins £20m National Maritime Systems Centre contract

VolkerFitzpatrick has been awarded a £20m contract to construct a new National Maritime Systems Centre in Portsdown Technology Park.

Network Rail reveals first CP6 contracts awards

Network Rail has announced the award of the first multi-million-pound contracts for Control Period 6 (2019-2024), worth a combined £645m.

Highways England publishes contract notice for £7bn SMP Alliance

Highways England has published the contract notice for its £7bn Smart Motorway Programme Alliance (SMP Alliance).

UK’s most sustainable homebuilders revealed

NextGeneration has released its annual report which names Lendlease, Barratt Developments Plc and Redrow as the UK’s most sustainable homebuilders.

Fusion21 announces £800m procurement framework

Procurement organisation Fusion21 has announced the launch of its national Construction Works & Improvements Framework – worth up to £800m, over a four year period.

Skanska wins £196m contract for MoD Northwood HQ

Contractor Skanska has been awarded a contract by Eastbury Park ltd to provide facilities management to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) at Northwood HQ in Hertfordshire.

Investment in infrastructure benefits people’s lives, says report

The Civil Engineering Contractors Association and Cebr has published a new research report that highlights the social impact of investment in infrastructure.

Architect fined £2.5k for unacceptable professional conduct

At a hearing of the Architects Registration Board’s Professional Conduct Committee on 16 November, Pol Gallagher of ZAP Architecture was issued with a penalty order following a finding of unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).

London Stansted appoint former Laing O’Rourke chief for £600m transformation

London Stansted has appointed former Laing O’Rourke project leader Gerry Whyte as Delivery Director for the airport’s multi-million pound transformation.

UK construction PMI reaches four-month high

Construction activity in November indicated a solid expansion of UK construction output as new work picked up and client demand rose, according to the latest construction PMI.

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