£12.8bn yearly investment needed to end the housing crisis
The Government must invest £12.8bn a year to finally end the housing crisis in England, according to new research by the National Housing Federation.
PM launches new accessibility standards for disabled people
Injustices faced by disabled people in the workplace, at home and in the community will be tackled through a new package of accessibility measures ordered by the Prime Minister.
AEDAS Homes launches industrialised Vanian Valley development
AEDAS Homes has launched its industrialised Vanian Valley development in Estepona, Spain, using offsite construction to speed up the delivery time of residential projects.
Homes England and Barclays agree £155m housebuilding loan
Homes England and Barclays have agreed £155.3m of loan funding to accelerate the construction of hundreds of new homes in Wimbledon and Southampton.
Local authorities deliver highest housebuilding levels since 1990
A study by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has revealed that at least 9,000 homes have been built by local authorities in England in 2017-18.
Smart ways to transform a housebuild into an eco-home
With climate change on the minds of so many of the international community, the need for sustainable residential construction has never been greater. A few simple changes can help save the planet.
Construction slavery exploitation gang jailed for 28 years
Three men from a Romanian organised crime group have been sentenced to 28 years’ imprisonment for trafficking victims into the UK in order to exploit them within the construction industry.
United Utilities appoints Costain as Maintenance Service Provider
United Utilities has appointed Costain as Maintenance Service Provider across its operations under a framework contract for an initial period of five years.
Masterplan approved to regenerate Scotland’s largest brownfield site
A masterplan to regenerate one of the largest brownfield sites in Europe at Ravenscraig has been approved by the North Lanarkshire Council.
North London architect issued with a reprimand
Skehill of M Skehill Architect Ltd in North London was issued with a reprimand following a finding of unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).
Transport for Wales awards initial contracts for South Wales Metro
Transport for Wales has chosen Balfour Beatty, Alun Griffiths and Siemens Mobility for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts as part of the South Wales Metro.
How technology is turning carbon emissions into a useful resource
Adams Selfstore discusses carbon storage – and how technology is helping to transform carbon emissions into raw materials and fuel for the construction industry.
Former Mitie CEO joins Tideway board
Former Mitie chief executive Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE has joined the board of Tideway, the company building the £4.2bn Thames Tideway super sewer.
Fastflow Group and United Living merge
Fastflow Group and United Living have joined forces to provide a broadened maintenance and development capability in the property sector.
Studies to assess environmental impacts of Space Hub Sutherland
Preliminary work is getting underway to agree on the scope of environmental impact studies that should be carried out in relation to the site of a proposed space hub in Sutherland.
66% of Brits over 60 have never considered downsizing their home
Two-thirds (66%) of people aged 60 or over have never considered downsizing their property, according to a recent survey by BLP Insurance.
Suppliers get chance to secure Glasgow Airport Investment Area contracts
Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd is holding a drop-in event on 26 June, to outline opportunities on the Glasgow Airport Investment Area project.
Designs unveiled for redevelopment of Alexander Stadium
Plans have been published which unveil the design for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium, as a public consultation begins.
Construction salaries jump 9% thanks to ‘Brexodus’
Construction salaries have jumped 9% to £45,900 in the 12 months to the end of May according to a survey compiled by Randstad Construction, Property & Engineering.
Mayor approves 100% social housing scheme in Kensington
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has approved plans to redevelop Kensington Forum Hotel to deliver 62 affordable homes.
Geospatial Commission appoints new director
John Manzoni has announced that Thalia Baldwin will be appointed as the new director of the Geospatial Commission from 1 August 2019.
Interserve awarded £6.24m construction framework contract
Interserve has been selected by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to design and build the new £6.24m Pathways School in Middlesbrough.
Balfour Beatty wins £50m Littlebrook Power Station contract
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £50m contract to replace a high-voltage substation at Littlebrook Power Station in Kent on behalf of National Grid.
Tideway on track to deliver the super sewer underneath the River...
Tideway has published its report confirming the super sewer is on time to be delivered by 2024, preventing millions of tonnes of sewage polluting the...
DfE launches tender process for Offsite Schools Framework
The Department for Education (DfE) is on the lookout for ten suppliers for its new offsite construction framework to design and build offsite schools.
Local authorities must pay more attention to design
In a speech at the RTPI Planning Convention, Kit Malthouse said that we should be building the ‘conservation areas of the future’.