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Manchester and London leaders join forces in call for Manchester Piccadilly underground station 

A proposed overground station is a cheap and shortsighted alternative to the original Manchester Piccadilly underground station planned, say local leaders Manchester and London leaders...

Annual house price growth regresses in May according to Nationwide HPI

Nationwide's House Price Index for May shows annual house price growth slipping back to -3.4% after April's -2.7% bump.

UoM reveals profit motives behind council estate demolition

According to new research from The University of Manchester, council estate demolition is driven by profit rather than the need to provide affordable housing.

Regulator’s report reveals financial pressures in the social housing sector

The Regulator of Social Housing Sector has released findings from their latest quarterly survey, which assesses the financial well-being of registered providers.

ICE launches consultation on government infrastructure prioritisation

The consultation on government infrastructure prioritisation seeks insight from policymakers and stakeholders following on from the Enabling Better Infrastructure programme.

UK property transaction statistics reveal a downturn in transactions since March

New UK property transaction statistics have been released by the government, showing a decline in transactions across the residential and non-residential sectors.

Jacobs join Homes England framework to accelerate housing development in England

Jacobs has recently been selected to take part in Homes England's latest Development and Regeneration Technical Services (DaRTS) Framework. The Homes England framework aims to assist the government’s efforts to accelerate housing development.

Can retirement communities relieve the housing market crisis?

Retirement communities could relieve the UK’s housing market crisis by offering affordable housing options and freeing up larger homes.

New geospatial partnership to improve urban planning

Geospatial startup partners with Esri UK to improve urban planning for community facilities and spaces.

Balfour Beatty and Jacobs partner to drive innovation in strategic construction design 

Balfour Beatty has recently announced Jacobs as their new partner for strategic construction design as they aim to improve health and safety, sustainability, and social value in the company.

West Midlands Investment Prospectus unveils £20bn investment opportunity

Over £20bn in investment has been revealed under the West Midlands Investment Prospectus 2023, which showcases investable opportunities across the region.

Apollo acquires United Living Group

Apollo has acquired United Living group, a leading provider of maintenance and construction services across infrastructure, new homes and property.

Plans submitted for 160 sustainable homes in Bolton

An application for 160 sustainable homes in Bolton split across four nearby brownfield plots have been submitted to the council by Capital&Centric.

Jacobs partners with the University of Manchester to develop an $11M robotics research centre

Jacobs will work with the University of Manchester to build a new robotics research centre aimed at regulated industry sectors such as space, nuclear decommissioning, energy generation and urban infrastructure.

Vinci fraud alert issued to subcontractors and suppliers

Vinci Construction has issued a fraud alert to its subcontractors and suppliers who have been a target of scammers posing as the contractor.

Cracking down on specification breaking

The sector is suffering from widespread “specification breaking”. Evidence of which has been shown in NBS’ Product Information Report, a study on how architects and engineers are using building product information. Nearly half had seen it happen and over a third reported it as a regular occurrence.

Commercial real estate sector supports record number of jobs in 2022

Through supply chain connections, the commercial real estate sector supported one in every 12 jobs in 2022, according to the British Property Foundation.

HG Construction reports turnover growth of 38%

HG Construction achieved turnover growth of 38% to £336m and a pre-tax margin of £15.3m last year.

ME Construction administration leaves subcontractors and suppliers with £4m debts 

The building specialist, ME Construction, has gone into administration as they owe subcontractors and suppliers close to £4m.

UK’s largest waste washing plant to open in Merseyside

The UK's largest waste washing plant will open in Merseyside this summer, which will revolutionise the country's recycling capacity for recycled aggregates.

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