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Government must fully grasp the construction challenge and move faster to support IS-8

Chris Sargent, managing director for UK real estate at Turner & Townsend, examines the challenges and opportunities facing construction in delivering the government’s growth agenda.

Balfour Beatty announce flood defence contract worth £47m

Balfour Beatty have announced a new flood defence contract worth £47m, upgrading flood mitigation infrastructure in Suffolk.

RIBA planning bill amendment to be debated in Parliament

A RIBA planning bill amendment will be discussed this month, potentially adding quality as a key issue in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Spending Review: Ambition must translate into delivery

The UK needs long-term planning and systems thinking to deliver resilient infrastructure of the future, writes Neil Sansbury, managing director for the UK and Ireland at Ramboll.

UK wastewater policy delaying new homes, say HBF

The Home Builders Federation has released a new report, titled A Drain on the Nation, examining UK wastewater policy and housebuilding.

Government retreats on environmental reforms in Planning & Infrastructure Bill

The UK government has softened its stance on controversial environmental reforms in the Planning & Infrastructure Bill, following sustained pressure from environmental charities, wildlife organisations and campaigners. James Clark, partner in the planning and environment team at Foot Anstey, examines the key questions surrounding the legislation.

Over 1,000 projects in Scottish construction pipeline, totalling £18bn

The Scottish construction pipeline tool has revealed a healthy workload for the country extending to 2035, and valuing £18bn.

Q&A: Celebrating 10 years of UKCW with ambassador George Clarke

As the UK’s largest event for the built environment celebrates its 10th anniversary at the NEC, Birmingham from September 30th to October 2nd, George reflects on the show’s history - and what’s needed to secure a bright future for the industry.

New research on impact of sustainability policies on brownfield land development published

National Brownfield Forum research on the interactions of policies affecting the planning and development of brownfield land has been published.

New report highlights the importance of long-term placemaking

A new report, Place Building – Developing Homes & Communities, has been released by the UBE, prioritising long-term placemaking.

First report from New Homes Accelerator shows nearly 100,000 homes unblocked

The New Homes Accelerator has published their first yearly report, detailing nearly 100,000 new homes unblocked.

Demolition-cartel accusation against three Carey Group members dropped

A demolition-cartel accusation, originally for £2.4m against three members of the Carey Group has been dropped by Circadian Ltd.

Hitting new heights: Inside the UK’s Only Roofing, Cladding and Insulation Expo at UKCW

Get ready to raise the roof as the UK’s only dedicated event for roofing, cladding, and insulation makes its highly anticipated return to UK Construction Week Birmingham.

Industry bodies react to Irish and Welsh housebuilding stats

The Chartered Institute of Housing and Home Builders Federation have both reacted to Irish and Welsh housebuilding statistics, respectively.

JCB calls on UK government to intervene on surprise US tariff changes

UK steel and aluminium industries are reeling after the Trump Administration quietly revised tariffs to include more than 400 additional product categories.

Third largest UK steelworks collapses into government control

Speciality Steels UK, the third largest UK steelworks, is now under government control with just £600,000 in the bank.

From policy to practice: why UK Construction Week Birmingham is the industry’s go-to event

UK Construction Week Birmingham, taking place 30 September to 2 October at the NEC, is where the industry meets to move forward together. The event brings together the people, projects, and policies that are shaping the next chapter of UK construction.

£120m+ regeneration package given to Newcastle upon Tyne

The city of Newcastle is receiving a regeneration package worth £120m to fund brownfield developments and mixed-use areas.

Environmental reforms coming to UK planning system

Environmental reforms have been announced for the planning system, intending to push through delayed projects while protecting nature.

The UK’s new-build hotspots revealed

Data from the Alan Boswell Group reveals which towns in the UK are delivering the most new homes as the government targets require 340,000 per year.

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