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Future Generation to build luxury student accommodation in Guildford

Future Generation, a Southern Grove company, has secured planning permission for a state-of-the-art luxury student accommodation scheme in Guildford.

Bristol housing project to provide affordable housing for young homeless

Bristol County Council has approved plans to restore an empty property into much-needed affordable housing for young homeless people 

Planning permission granted for South Seaham Garden Village

Durham County Council are set to work in partnership with Tolent to build a 'Garden Village' in South Seaham.

Man arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences in East London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery and human trafficking offences after a Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) operation found the victims had been exploited while working in construction.

Winvic wins Leicester build-to-rent project

Contractor Winvic will construct and fit-out a 384 apartment build-to-rent project for property rental agents Leicester Lettings Ltd

£5m scheme to regenerate historic Hull dock and flood defences

A construction project to regenerate an historic riverside dock area and to improve flood defenses in hull received a £5m investment to begin the works.

Mace hits £2bn turnover two years early

Mace has revealed it is now a £2bn turnover company with chief executive Mark Reynolds planning to deliver a more balanced return from consultancy and construction projects in the future.

Plans for 32-storey skyscraper in Sheffield approved

Property owner Turner Investments has gained outline planning for a new 32-storey skyscraper in Sheffield city centre Developers now have up to three years to...

McAleer & Rushe delivers ahead of schedule for Belfast City Council

McAleer & Rushe’s first BIM project embraced software to overcome a tight schedule, design delays and complex works to set a high standard of planning excellence and delivery.

Amey awarded design services contract for North West roads

Amey Consulting has been awarded a multi-million pound Design Services contract to shape the future of roads across the North West

Builders and homeowners share concerns over increased skip and diesel prices

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) warns increased skip and diesel prices will make it more difficult for homeowners to improve their homes.

To create liveable locations, we need vibrant high streets

Martin Feakes UK Buildings Market Director at Ramboll takes a close look at the Government’s budget announcement to invest £675m into revitalising our high streets

Rising costs put pressure on the construction industry

Following a weather-related boost to construction activity in Q2 of 2018, the industry has experienced modest growth; however, a rise in costs appears to be reducing profit margins,

Thoughts from the shovel face: a flood of reports on flood risks

Paul Nathanail, managing director of Land Quality Management Ltd discusses climate change and how new technologies will help in assessing flood risk

Digitisation in the construction industry

Script&Go discuss making environmental, health and safety and quality management compliance in construction easier using digital solutions

Construction output rises 2.1%, ONS figures reveal

The latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures have shown a slight increase in output in the three months to September.

MoD sets out new procurement plan for major projects

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is seeking to modernise its estate and establish a broader and more diverse range of suppliers, with smaller contractors set to get a larger share of its construction budget

MultiPly: American hardwood meets Arup’s engineered timber ambition

Andrew Lawrence of Arup describes London Design Festival's installation, The Smile, as among the most ambitious applications of cross-laminated timber.

Councils already failing to meet housebuilding targets, says research

Councils across the UK are failing to meet their housebuilding targets, with some falling more than six years below the intended goal, according to new research by Project Etopia

Grainger teams up with Lewisham council for 300-home scheme

Residential property business Grainger is teaming up with Lewisham Council to build a 300 private rented homes scheme at New Cross Gate

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