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Property experts urge industry to push fight against climate change

A group of experts have called on the property industry to step up the fight against climate change by making sustainability a key priority in the UK's planning system.
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Deanstor wins £4m Circle Square contract in Manchester

Deanestor, contract furniture specialists, has been awarded its largest contract to date in the residential sector, the fit out of one of the biggest rental schemes in Manchester.
offsite technologies,

The momentum of the modular movement

Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, says the offsite industry must make it clear to government that it is open for business.
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Galliard to build £140m development above Crossrail station

Galliard has acquired the £140m Tottenham Court Road West (TCRW) residential & retail scheme on Oxford St in London’s West End.
logistics scheme, Wakefield 515

Caddick Group to deliver £50m Yorkshire logistics scheme

Caddick Group is to build a £50m GDV distribution centre near Wakefield, Yorkshire for global real estate investment manager AEW.
citb apprenticeship awards

Winners announced at CITB Apprenticeship Awards 2019

The CITB Apprenticeship Awards took place on 7 November at Merchant Taylor’s Hall, London, the event saw nine young apprentices and three employers awarded for their commitment to their construction apprenticeships

BSRIA whitepaper: How globalisation affects design and construction

Globalisation remains a hot topic of debate, and an often controversial one at that. Henry Lawson, author of a new BSRIA Megatrends white paper on the subject, looks at the key factors behind it and how it affects building design, construction and services.
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Better neighbourhood planning needed ahead of General Election

The RTPI has stated the importance of planning in a fast-paced, changing world in areas such as climate change, communities and nations.
timber industries, housebuilding,

Housing crisis: Are timber industries the answer?

A new report has highlighted the vital role timber industries can play in helping the government meet its targets for housebuilding.
Ashwood Business Park

Masterplan for Ashwood Business Park in Northumberland unveiled

The next phase in the site’s development, which is being spearheaded by economic regeneration company Advance Northumberland is set to make Ashwood Business Park a centre for advanced manufacturing.
housing with care, later living

UK’s housing with care sector could save NHS millions

Driven by demographic changes and a chance to invest responsibly, billions of pounds are set to pour into the UK’s emerging housing with care sector, according to the Later Living: Housing with Care guide.
modular tower,

Final module craned into place on world’s tallest modular tower

Tide Construction has craned the last of 1,526 modules into place on the world’s tallest modular tower in Croydon.
Thermal efficiency,

Futureproofing with high-performance insulation

If the UK is going to meet its ambitious net-zero climate change targets by 2050 then the energy efficiency of our homes will need to be addressed says Simon Storer, chief executive of the Insultation Manufacturers Association.
purpose-built student accommodation,

Improving collaboration between Cardiff Council and developers

How can we ensure that enough quality purpose-built student accommodation is built to cater to the needs of the Cardiff City's students?
basildon's east square, Simons Group

Basildon seeks replacement contractor on East Square project

Basildon Council has responded to the news that its main contractor on the cinema-led regeneration of Basildon's East Square, Simons Group, has fallen into administration.
Custom and Self Build, local plans, right to build

Analysis reveals local plans support custom and self-build housing

An analysis of all local plans across England, by the Right to Build Task Force has revealed that 58% of local planning authorities have,...
Modular construction, SIPs,

SIPs are coming to the fore in modular construction

There is no question that a contractor can construct better quality buildings, build them faster and provide exceptional eco-benefits, using Hemsec SIPs.

Building a better future for construction

The Construction Innovation Hub, which launched last November, is a government-backed programme to bring wholesale, long-lasting change to the sector. Programme director Keith Waller sets out the challenge – and how it is being met.
victoria gate, Hammerson

Hammerson submits plans for Victoria Gate Hotel

Hammerson has submitted plans for a new 205-bed hotel, The Victoria Gate Hotel, adjacent to its retail and leisure destination, Victoria Gate.
london developments, success factors

Report reveals success factors for London developments

WSP and London First reviewed significant London developments and identified critical success factors which accelerated progress.
Incentivising downsizing, Housing Market, Housing Crisis,

The upsides of downsizing for the housing market

Incentivising downsizing may provide benefits for young and old generations alike. However, says Phil Harris, director at BLP Insurance, much needs to be done to provide suitable housing options.
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Engie wins £90m low carbon decentralised energy scheme

Engie has joined forces with Edinburgh St James, to operate a new low carbon decentralised energy scheme, worth £90m.
Building Innovation Awards,

Winners of Building Innovation Awards 2019 revealed

PBC Today attended the Building Innovation Awards last week (23 October), where a host of industry experts celebrated some of the best innovation the construction industry has to offer.
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Mitie’s first electric vans hit the road

Nearly 100 electric cars have already been rolled out to Mitie’s employees in just four months, and now they have officially begun rolling out their first electric vans.
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Work begins on Burton flood defence scheme

Work has started on the Burton flood defence project at Blackpool Street and at Paget High School, with work due to start at the library and leisure centre in coming weeks.
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The value and opportunities within modular construction

Having gained considerable momentum over the past few years, modular construction reduces build times by an impressive 50-60%.