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The Affordable Housing Programme will now fund replacement homes in England

Homes England has revealed that funding available from the government's Affordable Homes Programme can now be used to finance replacement homes.

Specialist supplier Adastra Access falls into administration

Specialist supplier of mastclimbing work platforms and suspended cradles, Adastra Access is now in administration.

Geotechnical specialists commence work on Brighton chalk cliffs to tackle rockfalls

CAN Geotechnical has deployed a specialist team to work on Brighton’s chalk cliffs to tackle rockfalls and make the area safe.

HS2’s Old Oak Common super-hub station hits two-year construction milestone 

HS2 is celebrating two years of permanent construction at its groundbreaking super-hub station at Old Oak Common/

Bro Ddyfi Hospital leads the way in transforming hospitals in Wales

Work has finished on the Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital, one of many major transformations taking place across hospitals in Wales.

What is the difference between accreditation and certification?

Mark Bohun, UKAS’s Commercial Director, explains the difference between accreditation and certification, noting how these connected yet distinct steps on the quality assurance ladder work together to create trust and confidence.

Industry reacts to Bank of England 5% interest rate, the highest in 15 years

The Bank of England has announced the benchmark interest rate will rise from 4.5% to 5%, the 13th consecutive rise since December 2021.

Willmott Dixon publishes 2022 financial highlights

Highlights from Willmott Dixon's 2022 financial highlights include a turnover of £1.147bn, 91% of budgeted turnover secured for 2023, and a £1.6bn pipeline of orders.

Delayed payments in the construction industry: Uncovering issues – and solutions

Over the past 30 years, late and delayed payments in the construction industry have become common practice. Bill Barton, director of Barton Legal, explores the consequences and solutions.

Mace increases tender price forecast to 3.5% in response to inflation

Mace has increased its tender price forecast in light of UK inflation, as outlined in its recent Market View report.

Driving collaboration in the supply chain with YardLink’s Neeral Shah

PBC Today caught up with founder and CEO of YardLink Neeral Shah at Digital Construction Week 2023, where we spoke about the benefits of standardisation and collaboration in the supply chain.

Alumno seek permission to build student accommodation in Glasgow’s Woodlands District

Student accommodation specialist Alumno has applied to Glasgow City Council for permission to build a new development on St George’s Road in the city’s Woodlands district.

RTPI announce Displaced Planners Pathway to Work Fund

The RTPI has agreed to the establishment of a Displaced Planners Pathway to Work Fund worth £20,000.

Russell WBHO chosen work on £48m hotel development at Gateshead Quayside

Ask:PATRIZIA have appointed Russel WBHO to build a new 344-room hotel development at the Baltic Quarter on Gateshead Quayside.

Why should we support the later living sector through planning?

Phil Jones, head of planning south west at Turley, explores the necessity of developing the later living sector to modernise UK housing distribution.

The resilient growth of the UK buy-to-let market: Boosting property prices and rental rates – brought to you by BW Build Warranty®

In this article, Build Warranty® analyses the positive aspects of the buy-to-let market, including its impact on property prices and rental rates, while also discussing recent government policies aimed at reducing the influence of buy-to-let investors and their potential consequences.

Contractors in England and Wales eligible for £260m RM3 framework

Contractors in England and Wales can now take part in a newly launched public sector RM3 framework worth £260m. The framework aims to help the completion of diverse housing, non-residential refurbishment, and retrofit projects.

Government announces 2030 Geospatial Strategy

The UK government announced its refreshed 2030 Geospatial Strategy, which will unlock billions of pounds in economic benefits and drive the use of location data.

The challenges keeping UK aviation construction up in the air- and how to resolve them

Solid procurement strategies, NEC contracts and new project management methods will be key to getting UK aviation construction back on track, argues EDGE's Simon Cooper.

Stakeholders call on government to abandon planning reform

Councils, housebuilders, housing associations, charities and planners have written a letter to the government to scrap a key part of its flagship planning reform.

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