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Local authorities struggling to meet planning deadlines despite surge in PPA fees

New research has revealed that local authorities are increasingly relying on additional fees from developers to resource the planning process, while delays continue to hold up deadlines for new housing.

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Planning application set to kickstart landmark regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens

The application is the latest step in delivering the regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens, making it more colourful, vibrant, safer, and inviting.

Housing market revival key to construction recovery

Allan Wilén, Economics Director, Glenigan, stresses that a stalled UK housing market remains the biggest barrier to an increase in construction activity.

Very little improvement in ONS stats June 2026

A growth in output of just 0.3 % in the three months to June 2026 is the headline figure in the ONS stats June 2026.

Why sports venues present some of the most complex maintenance challenges

Anoop Bhasin of SFG20 outlines maintenance challenges that directly impact safety, compliance and operational performance of sports venues.

Work begins on £13m flood alleviation scheme

A new Environment Agency flood alleviation scheme worth £13m has begun work, replacing old defences on the Stone Row Bridge.

1 in 8 new build homes remain unsold after six months, research finds

new build homes are spending longer on the market as developers resist unnecessary price reductions and instead look to protect scheme values.

Construction bid teams are under more pressure than ever. That won’t change because of AI. But better information just might

Amelie Barrau of OpenAsset discusses how Artificial Intelligence is changing the landscape for construction bidding.

RICS Construction Monitor Q2 2026 shows recovery, but industry is not out of the woods yet

The RICS construction monitor for Q2 2026 shows a persistent unequal construction worklaod balance, but optimism has grown.

Glenigan data shows UK construction activity remains “firmly stuck in neutral”

Glenigan data highlights that the UK construction sector remains firmly stuck in neutral, struggling to shift gears as a host of international and domestic socioeconomic headwinds strike it from all sides.

Homes England makes investment in Sunderland City regeneration

Homes England is allocating £27.7m to the Sunderland city regeneration of the the Sheepfolds neighbourhood, including 350 new homes.

Construction’s cash flow crisis: Why confidence in the numbers may be the sector’s biggest vulnerability

Jonathan Cooper, of The Director's Helpline, discusses how construction cashflow may be the sector's biggest vulnerability.

UK construction decline slows for the first time in four months

The S&P Global UK Construction PMI rose to 44.7 in July from 38.4 in June, marking the highest reading since March.

Local councils respond to new planning decision rules

The new ‘National Scheme of Delegation’ will come into force on 31 October, which will determine how planning applications are decided.

Changes to government bidding assessment to impact contracts

An upcoming shift to the government bidding assessment process has been announced today, transforming how companies are picked for public jobs.

No.10 North: Why a new approach to urban security must match Manchester’s political ambitions

Lucy Ketley, sales and marketing director at ATG Access, explores how No.10 North could change Manchester’s physical security requirements and what this could mean for future infrastructure planning.

Build-to-Rent starts plummeting as Real Estate:UK warns of viability issues

The Build-to-Rent market has suffered as starts on-site plummets nearly 80%, and Real Estate:UK warns of a viability crisis.

Help to Buy schemes caused housebuilding rate to double, says HBF

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has released a report urging the government to give support to first-time buyers.

RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize 2026 shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize 2026 has been announced, with six young architects potentially taking the prize.

Report reveals concerns with devolution’s effects on UK housing delivery

A new CIH report shows that housing professionals are concerned with the potential effects of devolution on UK housing delivery.

Roofing, Cladding & Insulation returns to UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026

Roofing, Cladding & Insulation at UK Construction Week Birmingham is the UK's only dedicated roofing event.

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