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Last week’s Budget… I don’t think we’re there yet

Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.

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Crossrail chaos as project could cost almost £3bn more

The opening of Crossrail is set to be further delayed until at least 2020, as costs spiral to almost £3bn more than the original budget.

UK construction output flat-lines

Rising costs and continued uncertainty over Brexit are to blame for the slight drop in construction output, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

UK first as property is sold in Artificial Intelligence auction

Artificial Intelligence auctions gain momentum as the first English commercial property is sold by gAbi, the clicktopurchase® AI auctioneer.

Plastics in construction – Impacts, issues and alternatives

The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products’ (ASBP) third annual conference and exhibition will explore ‘Plastics in Construction – Issues, Impacts and Alternatives’.

Interserve rescue plan leads to 75% plummet in shares

Shares in Interserve – one of the UK's largest providers of public services – have lost more than 75% of their value after it revealed it is seeking a rescue deal.

Report sheds light on community-led solutions to housing crisis

A new report has revealed how community-led housing has the potential to generate a wealth of benefits amidst the housing crisis.

Kier celebrates 1000th project through Minor Works frameworks

Kier's 1000th project procured through the Scape National Minor Works framework will create a single-storey adult day care centre.

£300m Blackpool leisure development plans announced

The Blackpool Central development is set to bring world-class attractions to the Golden Mile with plans to start building in 2020.

No-deal Brexit could cost insulation manufacturer £85,000 per year

Family owned insulation manufacturer, SuperFOIL Insulation estimates that a no-deal Brexit could cost it £45,000 to £85,000 per year.

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.

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