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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.

The Procurement Act 2023: What subcontractors need to know in 2026

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Housing developer Shanly Homes fined £10k after damaging Redhill trees

A £10,000 fine has been levied at Shanly Homes after the housing developer wilfully damaged two protected trees on a site in Surrey

Green belt homes increase to 360,000 to meet government housing targets

The number of homes planned on green belt in England has increased to more than 360,000, leaving campaigners concerned

Empty garages in London could be used to create 16,000 new homes

London councils are sitting on more than 22,000 empty garages that could be converted into thousands of flats for the capital

Recruitment remains a concern but the construction sector remains optimistic

A new study has revealed the construction industry is more positive about the economy than other sectors but remains concerned about recruitment

Black Country gains £22m boost to deliver affordable homes

A £22m government grant will aid in the delivery of hundreds of affordable homes across the Black Country for the next four years

Demolition at its best – RAF Brampton

For all you Construction enthusiasts, Mick George Ltd has a trio of videos for you to enjoy.  RAF Brampton, the former Ministry of Defence...

Rural houses must be a consideration in the Housing White Paper

The government has been urged to remember the acute shortage of rural houses in the Housing White Paper, due to be published this month

Scottish planning system consultation has been launched by ministers

A new consultation into the Scottish planning system has been launched by ministers hoping to revamp and modernise the current process

Laing O’Rourke reports pre-tax losses amidst restructure

Construction contractor Laing O’Rouke reveals it spent £23m restructuring the firm to ensure greater productivity and reduce costs Laing O'Rourke reported last month that the group...

Affordable homes plan for Manchester could see 2,000 new builds a year

Under new plans from the city council more than 2,000 affordable homes a year could be built in Manchester for low income families

Land prices should be reduced to build affordable housing, says Shelter

Housing charity Shelter is calling on the government to reduce land prices to help with the construction of more affordable homes

Staff shortages and robotics among the issues facing construction in 2017

An analysis has revealed a number of issues expected to face the construction industry during 2017, including staff shortages, technological uprising and Brexit

Compulsory Purchase Orders: a necessary part of the planning process?

Trevor Ivory, Partner and UK Head of Development & Infrastructure Planning, DLA Piper talks about Compulsory Purchase Orders

Considerate Constructors Scheme reveals its new monitoring checklist

A new checklist has been announced by the Considerate Constructors Scheme to assess and score performance of sites, companies and suppliers

Quick build homes could offer the key to tackling the housing crisis

Tens of thousands of quick build homes could be constructed across the country to reduce the crisis in the housing sector

Prior Approval: he shoots, he scores, or does he?

Mark Thackeray, Principal Consultant, Walsingham Planning asks if prior approval has helped or hindered the planning system

Affordable housing gains £7bn boost as the government unlocks funding

Housing providers will be able to apply for a share of £7bn funding to help expand affordable homes across the country

UK construction PMI hits nine month high in December as costs rise

Activity in the construction sector grew at the fastest rate in nine months in December, according to the latest UK construction PMI

Infrastructure obstacles to be overcome with new government-backed pilot

A new pilot scheme backed by the government will unblock infrastructure delays that are holding up the process of housebuilding

Planning system holds back the delivery of new homes

The construction of new homes is being delayed due to the demands placed on homebuilders trying to navigate the planning system
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