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Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has entered into law with Royal Assent yesterday, lending some much needed certainty to the industry.

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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.

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PROFILE: Improving performance and agility

The role of business processes... All businesses, in whatever the state of development and maturity will use business processes to deliver services and goods to...

The Green Belt – Nice or Noose?

In considering what the election had in store for planners and developers, I came to the mixed conclusion that we might expect a comparatively...

The green belt dilemma

Amanda Beresford, Head of Planning at corporate law firm Shulmans, asks whether the government’s house building plans will result in development in the green...

A 21st Century approach to infrastructure decisions

Amy Mount, Senior Policy Adviser at Green Alliance examines the opportunities available to improve public engagement in infrastructure decisions… The scale of change required to...

PROFILE: Embodied Carbon in Construction – the impact on your business

Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the extraction, manufacture, transportation, assembly, replacement and deconstruction of...

Housing a nation through off-site construction

Dr Tim Fox, Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers argues that a solution to the UK’s housing crisis could lie in the off-site construction sector

The opportunities for delivery

Andrew Walker, Policy Researcher for the Local Government Information Unit highlights the opportunities available for councils to play their part in the delivery of...

The devolved path for construction

Devolution may be a step in the right direction to rebalancing the UK’s growth, however its strategy and execution need to be carefully thought...

Planning permission sought for £400m Waterloo revamp

Planning permission has been sought by Network Rail to upgrade bridges, the platform, and the concourse at the Waterloo railway station... Network Rail has submitted...

Plans to develop historic Liverpool buildings submitted

Two historic buildings in Liverpool could be converted into an office scheme under new plans... LABB Developments has submitted a planning application to Liverpool City...

800,000 sq ft Knowsley Industrial Park plans submitted

Outline planning permission has been submitted for 800,000 sq ft of employment space at Knowsley Industrial Park... Peel Logistics is seeking permission to create 800,000...

The devolved path for construction

Devolution may be a step in the right direction to rebalancing the UK’s growth, however its strategy and execution need to be carefully thought...

Annual planning performance in Scotland reveals mixed results

The scale of a project determined the average length of time it took it decide the outcome of planning applications in Scotland, according to...

Making consideration in construction top of the agenda

Robert Biggs, former Chairman of the Considerate Constructors Scheme outlines how the Scheme can address modern day challenges in the construction sector… In today’s world,...

How Smart Printing Saves Costs and Drives Efficiencies in Government

By Andrew Hall, marketing manager, OKI Systems UK Ltd Central and local government are continuing to feel the squeeze of austerity with the Conservative administration planning...

Network Rail seeks contractor for £20m Waterloo refit

Train infrastructure firm Network Rail is searching for a contractor to refurbish its general offices in Waterloo, London... Network Rail has started the hunt for...

Galliford Try signs £46m Birmingham university contract

Construction firm Galliford Try has won a £46m contract to carry out work on behalf of Birmingham City University... A £46m Conservatoire in central Birmingham...

A 21st Century approach to infrastructure decisions

Amy Mount, Senior Policy Adviser at Green Alliance examines the opportunities available to improve public engagement in infrastructure decisions… The scale of change required to...

VolkerFitzpatrick wins Siemens factory contract

Contractor VolkerFitzpatrick will construct a wind turbine blade factory in Hull on behalf of Siemens... Hertfordshire-based contractor VolkerFitzpatrick will build a 430,000 sq ft factory...

Planning applications for new supermarkets fail to complete

Less than a third of planning applications for new supermarkets result in a completed project, according to new research... Data collected by construction intelligence firm...

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