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Government implements building regulations for separate toilets in new buildings

The Government has announced that it is acting to implement changes to building regulations for separate toilets in all new non-domestic public and private buildings.

Warm weather leads to first rise in construction output in three months

The latest ONS figures on monthly construction output saw the first rise of 1.6% in volume term for three months, from new work and repair and maintenance.

Industry concerned over the impact of CE marking on construction products

Manufacturers have urged the government to consider construction products after the decision to extend the European CE marking system indefinitely.

The transformation of housing associations

Housing associations face complex challenges but the solution is simplicity, says Alison Handley, director of strategy, planning and change at L&Q.

Wolverhampton City Council greenlights £1m space for domestic abuse victims

The City of Wolverhampton Council has approved a £1m construction project that aims to provide support and hope to domestic abuse victims.

Planning skills shortage: How can the planning sector attract new diverse talent?

A staggering 43% drop in Local Authority net expenditure on planning services from 2009 to 2020 has left the planning system in a dire state. Andrew Close, director of education and profession, RTPI, explores how the planning sector can attract new diverse talent.

UKCW Birmingham announces first speakers and seminar hubs

Speakers and seminar hubs have been announced for this year's UK Construction Week in Birmingham, at the NEC from October 3-5.

Mace bags prime position on DfT’s STARThree Framework

The Department of Transport (DfT) STARThree Framework, valued at £600m, connects technical and commercial specialists with rail and other transport schemes.

Up to 90 jobs at risk in potential Bellway redundancies

Housebuilder Bellway is consulting on a round of redundancies with up to 90 jobs at risk, as confirmed in a company statement.

‘JCT 2024’ contracts announced at Parliamentary reception

JCT has debuted a sneak peak at the next round of contracts, known as 'JCT 2024', at their annual Construction Industry Parliamentary Reception held at the House of Commons.

Balfour Beatty selected for £10bn Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment framework

Balfour Beatty has been chosen as one of the top ten preferred companies for SSEN Transmission's Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment framework.

UK construction output bounces back in July

The most recent CIPS PMI construction data has shown a return to growth in UK construction output for July.

RTPI launches campaign to battle planning misinformation

The Royal Town Planning Institute has launched a campaign to battle planning misinformation around planners and their role in the planning system.

Unpacking social value in architecture and design

Social value is an intrinsic aspect of good design. In this article, Nathmya Saffarini, associate principal at Arcadis, offers a unique perspective on the crucial role of social value in architecture and design.

Administrations in the construction industry rise by 22% in 2023

In the first half of 2023, administrations in the construction industry accounted for 11% of all cases in the UK.

Interest rates rise to 5.25%, will likely ‘remain high for another two years’

For the 14th consecutive time, interest rates will rise, this time to 5.25%, with the Bank of England warning that interest will likely remain high for another two years.

Barhale secures place on West Midlands utility diversions framework

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has appointed Barhale to its utility diversions framework.

The value of KPIs in architecture and engineering

Neil Davidson, global vice president at Deltek, explores how setting the right KPIs in architecture and engineering can define success and identify areas in need of development.

RICS reports decrease in overall workload in Q2

The RICS report on the UK construction industry has shown a fall in overall workload in the most recent quarter.

CE marking extension met with criticism from the construction industry

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has confirmed that the use of CE marking for businesses will be extended indefinitely.

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