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New Social Housing Regulation Act gives authorities stronger powers against underperforming landlords

The new Social Housing Regulation Act has become law, after receiving Royal Assent. The law will give authorities more power to address issues with underperforming landlords.

Leicester city-wide improvement programme enlists Pick Everard

Working with the local council's Estates and Building Services, Pick Everard have committed to an initial two-year term in the Leicester city-wide improvement programme.

[VIDEO]: HS2 sets record with UK’s heaviest single-span bridge drive

HS2 recently completed its heaviest bridge drive by installing an intersection bridge structure beneath the West Coast Main Line near Lichfield.

Inflation rate drops to surprise 15-month low

As inflation rates drop to 7.9%, a milder outlook than predicted, the Bank of England faces less pressure to respond aggressively.

Construction project starts continue to slide on downhill trajectory, reports Glenigan

The Glenigan Index has reported that construction project starts were weak in June, as performance remains sluggish across the sector amid price inflation, interest spikes and economic uncertainty.

Mace’s 2022 annual accounts reveal impressive growth and profitability

Mace published its 2022 annual accounts, reporting stable revenues and consistent profitability. The business grew by over a third and generate £500m in turnover

Specialist and Supported Housing Design Guide launched

The new Specialist and Supported Housing Design Guide is tailored to the requirements of those with assisted living needs.

HS2’s London Logistics Hub celebrates moving 1M tonnes of material

HS2 has announced that its London Logistics Hub at the Willesden Euro Terminal has moved 1m tonnes of excavated material and avoided 110,000 lorry journeys.

Government will fail to deliver 40 new hospitals by 2030, according to NAO report

National Audit Office research has found that of the 40 new hospitals promised in the New Hospitals Programme, only 11 are actual new builds.

Housing association CEO calls out Gove after housing crisis funding was unspent

Manningham Housing Association's CEO has written to Michael Gove after it emerged that almost £2bn in housing crisis funding wasn't spent.

Construction output falls for third consecutive month as new work declines

The latest ONS figures for the month-on-month series show that construction output continues to fall, with a 0.2% decrease in volume terms.

HS2 enters new phase as CEO Mark Thurston departs amid numerous setbacks

HS2 CEO Mark Thurston has revealed that he will be leaving the organisation after six and a half years in charge.

£1.9bn of funding for housing crisis returned to Treasury by DLUHC

The DLUHC has surrended £1.9bn of funding for the housing crisis, roughly a third of the housing budget, after failing to find projects to spend it on.

BAM open cutting-edge cancer facility opened at Trelawny Scanning Suite

BAM and Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust have confirmed the completion of the new Trelawny Scanning Suite and Haematology and Oncology Ward in Truro.

Quality is key in accurate social value calculations

In the decade since the Social Value Act came into force, calculating the amount of social value generated by a project has become an increasingly important metric when it comes to judging success. However, with varying approaches, understanding levels and requirements, has the true power of social value been lost along the way?

The RSH is looking for social landlords to take part in a data pilot

The regulator for social housing (RSH) has invited small social landlords and providers to take part in a Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) data pilot.

Forterra staff face job losses as British brickmaker struggles

British brickmaker Forterra has announced that staff will be consulted on redundancies as it plans to cut £13m in costs.

UKREiiF generates £2.25m in social value at built environment event

UKREiiF made a return to central Leeds this May and saw over 7,500 people descent on Leeds Dock to hear from more than 500 expert speakers across 20 stages.

HS2 search for Automated People Mover contractor

HS2 Ltd has begun looking for a contractor to deliver a new transportation system and 25-year transport operation and asset maintenance contract, for the project’s Automated People Mover.

Aluminum and steel demand continues to drop in 2023

UK metal suppliers have predicted that aluminium and steel demand will continue to drop throughout 2023, following a 10% drop in aluminium since January.

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