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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

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New homes available for affordable rent is on the rise, according to new data

Throughout this year, the number of homes available for affordable rent has grown significantly, contributing around 26,000 new homes to the sector.

Construction output expected to fall by 6.8% in 2023

Construction output is likely to decline by 6.8% in 2023, according to the CPA’s Autumn Forecasts.

The rise of smart home technology in UK developments

Build Warranty explores the growing presence of smart home technology in UK homes and how it offers increased efficiency, accessibility and comfort.

British Steel considers 2,000 job cuts amid £30m monthly losses

British Steel is considering cutting up to 2,000 jobs due to substantial monthly losses of £30m, according to recent reports

Metal Technology renews longstanding membership with Secured by Design

Leading architectural aluminium systems company Metal Technology has continued their longstanding membership with Secured by Design.

Telford Homes reports £193m loss after signing Building Safety Pledge

Telford Homes has reported a loss of £193m for the previous year, which the developer has blamed on the Building Safety Pledge.

3,000 UK engineering workers vote to take strike action

Workers responsible for constructing and maintaining the UK's critical infrastructure have voted to take strike action over a pay dispute.

UK house prices stay resilient with 0.2% rise in August 2023

Average UK house prices increased by 0.2% to £291,000 in the 12 months to August 2023, according to ONS figures.

CMA launches probe into anti-competitive conduct in construction chemicals supply

The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in construction chemicals supply.

BPF highlights need for more strategic freight and logistics planning

The British Property Federation has called for greater strategic planning in response to the government’s Call for Evidence on planning for freight and logistics.

Redirected pothole funding from HS2 must be part of long-term solution, not a ‘quick fix’

With £8.3bn in HS2 funding to be redirected towards resolving the pothole crisis, there are calls for an accompanying long term strategy.

Designing and building for a shift in post-pandemic working patterns

Christoph Ackermann, architect and principal at BDP, explains why our workplace environments must adapt quicker, following a shift in post-pandemic working patterns.

Winners announced for LHC’s £135m public sector safety and compliance framework

Winning building maintenance, compliance consultancies, and contractors have been named for LHC's £135m public sector safety and compliance framework.

ONS reports reveals a decline in construction output for August

The Office for National Statistics has released its construction output report for August 2023 revealing an over decline in productivity.

Voice of the Surveyor: Mitigating construction defects through proactive measures

In the first of a series of podcasts powered by J3 Advisory and Showhouse Magazine, Jack Bristow, J3 Advisory, and James Calland, ACS, discuss the world of insurance and mitigating construction defects.

Is co-living the answer to the UK’s housing crisis?

A report by the British Property Federation (BPF) has investigated the increasing popularity of co-living.

Ardmore wins £154m contract for Hackney’s Britannia project

Hackney Council has chosen Ardmore to oversee the final phase of the Britannia project, a residential-focused redevelopment in Shoreditch Park.

£60m of funding given to redevelop brownfield sites

Over 6,000 new homes will be built on previously unused brownfield sites with the help of new funding provided to local councils.

English housing is worst in Europe, report finds

England has the lowest number of houses available in the developed world, and the highest rate of inadequate housing in Europe at 15%.

The importance of proper storage for small tools and equipment

Secure storage for small tools, like the Tool Pod, improves construction site safety and prevents theft.

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