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UK construction growth fell in Q4 2015

Despite an increase in activity in December, the fourth quarter of 2015 saw construction growth fall… A reduced spending on infrastructure during the fourth quarter...

Government seeks feedback on the rural planning system

Ministers have called upon rural businesses and residents to give their views on the barriers facing the rural planning system… A new consultation has been...

Scottish Building Federation sets out growth strategy

Ahead of Holyrood elections this year, Scotland’s builders have set out their strategy for growth, including a five pillar plan to achieve sustainable development...

Big infrastructure projects boost UK construction

UK construction work is expected to grow over the next two years, generating significant profit due to a surge in major infrastructure projects… New figures...

Construction firms call on government to back Heathrow

The heads of a number of construction firms have written to the chancellor, calling on him to push ahead with Heathrow’s expansion… The saga of...

Superfast broadband for new builds

The government has agreed a deal with Openreach and the Home Builders Federation to ensure new homes have superfast broadband connectivity… New build homes will...

Considerate Constructors Scheme launches new Monitors’ Checklist

The Considerate Constructors Scheme has launched a new Monitors’ Checklist, used to assess and score firms against the Code of Considerate Practice… A new checklist...

First steps in addressing contaminated land risks

Kathryn Mair explores some of the risks associated with contaminated land and explains the initial steps a developer needs to take... With a national drive...

Wet weather puts a dampener on end of year starts

New figures have revealed the impact of the wet weather on the number of projects started at the end of last year… Significant rainfall in...

How has the planning process changed?

Mark Thackeray discusses recent announcements made about planning processes from the top players in the Tory party… Remember the good old days when the only...

Public land to be sold for new homes

The government has published details of some 600 acres of public land that can be used to develop new housing estates across the country… The...

Circular economy plan receives industry backing

The European Construction Industry Federation has backed the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan… The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) has welcomed the European Commission’s...

New homes should be future proofed

New research calls for homes of the future to be built with technology in mind… The NHBC Foundation has warned new homes must take into...

Reading residents to have say on local plan

Reading Borough Council is asking residents to give their views on the development of the area… Residents living in Reading will have the opportunity to...

Reduced workloads hit small construction firms in Scotland

A new industry survey has revealed small Scottish construction companies saw a sharp reduction in the amount of work towards the end of last...

Almost half of all NI construction work is overseas

A new survey has revealed a significant proportion of construction work in Northern Ireland is taking place overseas… According to the latest RICS and Tughans...

Updated building service survey launched

Building service contractors are being asked to complete the new Building Engineering Business Survey... The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) with support from the Scolmore Group...

MD named for joint HS2 bid

The managing director of a joint venture between Balfour Beatty and Vinci to win a High Speed 2 contract has been named… Peter Anderson will...

Construction sentiment remains steady during January

The outlook for the European construction industry has remained largely steady during January, it has emerged… European construction outlook remained steady in January, with some...

Housing and Planning Bill moves to the Lords

The Housing and Planning Bill has survived the Commons and will now undergo scrutiny in the Lords… The controversial Housing and Planning Bill is set...

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