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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.

Is the industry ready for outcome-based procurement?

Clients are leaving opportunity on the table due to procurement and supply chain management risks, warns Jake Bush, RLB’s head of supply chain and procurement

Major project perfomance down, but underlying activity buoyant

The latest Glenigan review recorded an overall downturn in project starts (-17%) compared to 2024 levels, however underlying projects' perfomance remains resilient.

Market slowdowns due to Building Safety Act delays, says SCF

A new report from Southern Construction Framework (SCF), a leading construction procurement framework delivered by the public sector for the public sector in the South of England, has identified that the Building Safety Act is continuing to contribute to project delays.

How investment strategy is shaping UK build to rent

John Connor, partner and head of financial institutions sector at Womble Bond Dickinson, discusses how best to invest in the build-to-rent (BTR) sector.

Public doubts next generation of towns, says RTPI confidence survey

The RTPI confidence survey shows that less than 25% of Brits have confidence that new towns will meet community needs in 50 years.

Foundations laid for 1,500 new Blackburn homes

1,500 new Blackburn homes are set to begin construction in the next few weeks after investigation works are completed.

‘Ups and downs’ for construction industry in June, reports ONS

ONS stats June 2025 reflect a small rise in construction output, but a drop in new orders, as the construction industry braces for Autumn.

UK aggregate supply has nearly halved since 2001, says new report

The UK aggregate supply is getting dangerously low, as current stocks are half of what they were 22 years ago.

London housing targets given boost by student accommodation

Student accommodation is giving a boost to London housing targets as one of the most financially viable projects in the capital.

Stability on the horizon for UK construction, reports McBains

The McBains Construction Market Report – Summer forecasts a gradual recovery supported by easing inflation, falling interest rates, and targeted public investment — yet warns that persistent headwinds demand strategic agility from developers, contractors, and investors.

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