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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 Group – Building Warranties and Building Control

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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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How a construction crimewave is impacting mental health

More than nine out of 10 tradespeople and contractors have been victims of theft, according to new research from NFU Mutual. For many, the loss of valuable tools, equipment and machinery is having a negative impact on their mental health.

Planning permission delays holding back 93% of SMEs

93% of SMEs surveyed by the Home Builders Federation cite delays in securing planning permission as a major barrier to growth.

12% of UK administrations in 2023 were in construction industry

The construction industry accounted for 12% of administrations in 2023 – the second highest sector in the UK, and a 22% increase compared to 2022.

Laing O’Rourke redundancies likely at flagship offsite factory

Laing O'Rourke has warned staff of potential reduncancies at its Centre of Excellence for Modern Construction, with 60 jobs at risk.

CLF debuts Scottish construction Transformation Action Plan

The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) – a collaboration between Government and industry – has unveiled its Transformation Action Plan for the Scottish construction sector.

Architects expect workload and staffing levels to fall, says RIBA

RIBA's Future Trends December 2023 shows optimism amongst larger practices, but expectations of falling architect workloads and staffing levels persevere.

NPPF: Beauty is in the eye of the beholding planning authority

With a design lens, design partner at Marrons, Luke Hillson, gives his thoughts on the latest changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which concern clarity of communication, density, character and continue to emphasise beauty further.

UK construction sector in ‘significant financial distress’ with almost 8,000 firms facing collapse

The latest Begbies Traynor report showed that there were over 83,000 construction firms facing 'significant financial distress', more than any other UK industry.

What to consider when planning for town and city centre living

Emma Callaghan, senior planner with planning and development consultancy Lichfields, reflects on the environmental factors people consider when choosing whether to live in town and city centres.

Beyond HS2: UCL’s Bartlett Review Podcast explores lessons for future projects

Following the UK government's decision to abandon the HS2 rail project, experts from UCL’s Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction have come together in a new episode of the Bartlett Review Podcast to discuss what went wrong and what happens next.

Residential developer Watkin Jones reports £43m loss

Residential developer Watkin Jones has announced a £43m loss, which has been attributed to additional expenses incurred for building safety remedial works and restructuring.

Urgent reforms needed to tackle outdated planning policies

Research conducted by Lichfields indicates that challenges are arising for developers and local authorities due to outdated planning policies, a situation rooted in the uncertainty associated with the ongoing obligation to review existing policies.

Ultimate Renewables Supplies: Experts in heat pump and renewable energy solutions

At Ultimate Renewables Supplies, we design heat pump systems to be up to 40% more efficient than traditional systems using a buffer/low Loss header, glycol and on/off type thermostats due to a wealth of experience in the field spanning over 50 years. Our team is comprised of passionate and friendly enthusiasts & field-trained engineers who are committed to delivering top-quality service to our merchant partners and their customers.

Procurement, politics and productivity in 2024: Pagabo CEO looks at the year ahead

Simon Toplass, group CEO of Pagabo and The 55 Group, looks at the trends likely to impact procurement in 2024.

J3 Advisory appoints new director to head up debt advisory team

J3 Advisory has appointed Peter MacAllan as the new director of the debt advisory team, where he will further enhance J3's debt advisory offering to professionals within the UK construction sector.

Celebrating 35 years of designing out crime and protecting communities with Secured by Design

Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative that works to improve the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings to provide safe places to live, work, shop and visit, celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024.

Engineering with purpose must be theme of 2024, says new IStructE President

The Institution of Structural Engineers’ (IStructE) new President, Tanya de Hoog, will speak about the importance of 'engineering with purpose' in her inaugural address.

Healthier cities research programme calls for industry insight

A University of Bristol-led project is calling for developers and asset managers to aid a research project examining how to make healthier cities through design.

Building for Tomorrow is back for 2024

NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow (BFT) returns from February to March 2024, with eight events across the country for house building professionals.

Pothole Partnership to tackle UK’s record high of pothole damage

Last year, potholes damage to vehicles cost an estimated £474,000,000- and a new Pothole Partnership between road users, JCB and the AA aims to tackle the issue.

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