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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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MPA say increased planning application fees won’t boost budgets

The Mineral Products Association have released a statement against the proposed increases to planning application fees.

Government announces Plan for Change to boost infrastructure

The Government has announced the Plan for Change, changing the legal challenge system for major infrastructure projects.

Explore the future of house-building at BEYOND ’25 LIVE

Ahead of BEYOND ’25 LIVE, a new national conference for everyone involved in the construction of new homes, we spoke to Paul Edwards, Senior Regional Director at NHBC, to find out more.

Final five contenders of Grenfell memorial design shortlist revealed

The Grenfell memorial design shortlist has been revealed, with the five contenders ready to go into the second round of competition.

Community-led development and the NPPF

Ben Standing and Robert Wofinden discuss why we need to look beyond ‘Nimbyism’ and engage communities with new development.

NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow becomes BEYOND ’25 LIVE

NHBC's leading annual technical event, Building for Tomorrow, has been reimaged as BEYOND ’25 LIVE, to be held at Coventry Building Society (CBS) Arena on Thursday 20 March 2025.

How planning policy reform can increase food production output

Charlotte El Hakiem and Jacqueline Jackson discuss how further reforms to planning policy could benefit the country's farmers.

Five-year BCIS infrastructure forecast predicts rising costs

The latest BCIS infrastructure forecast has been released, predicting rising costs and tenders for civil engineers.

New 2025 Davidson Prize brief drives toward 1.5m home target

A brief has been released for the Davidson Prize 2025, prioritising placemaking for the 1.5m housebuilding target.

The revised NPPF: Its impact on planning and development

Lawrence Turner, director at Boyer, discusses his predictions for the coming year in the wake of the revised NPPF.

Older people’s housing recommendations supported by HAA

The Housing and Ageing Alliance have published an open letter, urging the government to implement older people's housing recommendations.

2025 reflections and predictions: Construction industry professionals discuss the year ahead

As energy efficiency and sustainability become ever more pressing targets, what lies in store for the UK construction industry in 2025? Industry experts share their thoughts.

How do we reach Government housing targets this year? Predictions for 2025 and beyond

Sean Keyes, CEO of Sutcliffe consultancy, shares his industry predictions for 2025 and beyond, and how the UK will fare in the times ahead.

What UK construction can learn from Scandinavian practices

Build Warranty looks north to see what UK construction can learn from our Scandinavian peers when it comes to sustainability, efficiency and technology.

Welsh social landlord alliance establish standardised house designs

A Welsh social landlord alliance is set to publish a document with a set of standardised, energy efficient social home designs.

FMB push housing as PMI’s show housebuilding weakest performer

The FMB is pushing housing as the latest PMI release show housebuilding to be the weakest performing in the sector.

First 2025 January PMIs show slowest rise in work since June

S&P Global have released the first 2025 January PMIs, showing a slowing down in expansion, but an increase in optimism.

National Highways trialling new noise cancelling Tarmac treatment

Tarmac and National Highways have trialled a new treatment for roads that reduces the noise generated by vehicles.

Social housing rent policy could unlock 240,000 homes, say BPF

The BPF have stated that a social housing rent policy with a ten-year rent settlement could unlock more investment.

Sudden Clarkebond liquidation shocks employees

The sudden Clarkebond liquidation has left many employees in shock as yet another large firm in the industry collapses.

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