HomePlanning & Construction News

Planning & Construction News

The Latest Planning & Construction News

ICW Group – Building Warranties and Building Control

ICW Group – Providing Building Warranties and Building Control with excellent customer service, we provide first-rate customer service.

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.

Upcoming PBC Today Webinar

The Latest Planning & Construction News

CPA Autumn Forecast highlights pre-budget anxiety

The CPA Autumn Forecast shows dreary predictions as the industry anxiously awaits the next budget and delivery rates drop.

Vast majority of new build infrastructure not adopted by public bodies, say HBF

The Home Builders Federation has released a new report showing that just 10% of new build infrastructure is adopted by local authorities.

London emergency housebuilding measures announced

A new package of London emergency housebuilding measures have been announced after several boroughs have reported no starts in Q1 2025.

The UK’s new homes scheme: Why it must be the moment to recalibrate the UK’s broken housing market

Gordon Miller, of the Institute of Human Rights and Business, discusses the issues holding businesses back from delivering new homes.

Chancellor announces UK construction business blitz to cut red tape

A new UK construction business blitz has been announced by the chancellor, simultaneously slashing red tape and investing in projects.

Build Warranty takes centre stage at UK Construction Week 2025

The UK’s largest built-environment event — UK Construction Week (UKCW) — returned to Birmingham in 2025 with record attendance, dynamic debate, and a clear message: collaboration and innovation are driving the next phase of the construction industry.

Masonry expert shares their UK construction autumn budget wishlist

Eve Livett, CEO of MAGB, shares what she would like to see in the upcoming UK construction autumn budget, to help the industry

The Housing Forum calls for housing sector support in next Autumn Budget

In a bid to unlock the UK’s housing-delivery potential and reduce long-term public-sector costs, the Housing Forum has called on government ministers to include a targeted financial support package for the housing sector in the upcoming Autumn Budget.

Nomad property secures deposit protection for luxury apartment development

Nomad Property has secured a building warranty with deposit protection for luxury apartment development via J3 Advisory.

Housing developer levy funds fail to reach local communities due to systemic problems

The system designed to create new affordable housing and infrastructure through developer contributions via the housing developer levy is not working properly, according to a new report.

Industry leaders say next few years will be ‘transformational’ for UK house building as NHBC unveils speakers for BEYOND ’26 LIVE

The next few years are set to reshape UK house building, as leading figures from across the industry prepare to debate how the sector can meet ambitious housing targets, embrace innovation, ensure quality and deliver more sustainable homes.

Construction output rises slightly as new work dips, ONS figures show

New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that the construction sector experienced modest growth in construction output in the three months to August 2025, but weakening momentum in new contracts.

Birmingham makes £2.5bn regeneration plan to bring 12,000 new homes to Ladywood

A partnership between Birmingham City Council and Berkeley St Joseph will regenerate Ladywood, bringing new homes, jobs, improved council housing, and community benefits.

Manchester City Council releases further land to deliver over 700 more homes

A report going to the Council’s executive next week (Weds 15 October) details the next phase in an ongoing collaboration with the Manchester Housing Providers Partnership (MHPP) to deliver genuinely affordable homes across the city.

Last-minute Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendments send shockwaves through industry

Ministers have sent a package of last-minute amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill ahead of its final approval processes next month, empowering developers against permissions timing out.

Framework provider delivers over £9m in indicative social value

Since 2017, LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) has distributed a significant £1,695,892 across England, Scotland and Wales via its Community Benefit Fund.

Celebrating 20 years of NHBC’s Land Quality Service

Karen Thornton, NHBC’s Land Quality Service Manager since November 2021, spoke with us about the last 20 years of Land Quality Service and how this team of experts support builders and developers across the country.

How important is the UK construction industry to government plans for growth?

Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance North East, discusses the importance of the UK construction industry to government plans.

The role of planning in supporting mental health and wellbeing

To mark World Mental Health Day, Lanpro's director of design Mark Topping explores the impact of preserving green spaces in planning to support better mental health.

UK SME housebuilders facing too many challenges, say HBF

The Home Builders Federation has released a new report examining UK SME housebuilders and the challenges they face restricting delivery.

Related News

Construction Services

Advertisements

Planning & Construction

Featured Planning News