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DfE confirms cuts to free schools building programme

The Department of Education has confirmed that around two-thirds of the projects planned under the free schools programme will be cut, with funds redirected primarily to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision in mainstream schools.

Building with nature in mind: Why is it needed

The team at the Eden Project reflect on the importance of nature recovery, and building with nature in mind.

Northern Irish construction company fined for unsafe asbestos removal

McGrath Building & Joinery Contracts Ltd, a Northern Irish construction company, has been fined £500 following unsafe asbestos removal.

United Infrastructure to acquire John Wood Group

United Infrastructure will add to its power portfolio with the acquisition of UK transmission and distribution engineering business of John Wood Group.

New Homes England strategy announced

A new Homes England strategy for 2025-2030 has been announced to encourage new and improved collaboration and accelerate homes delivery.

Latest ONS figures see construction output fall by 0.3%

The Office for National Statistics has reported a slow October for UK construction, with both total and monthly output on the decline.

Nearly 100% recycled brick now available for retail at B&Q

B&Q are now selling the Kenoteq K-Briq, a nearly 100% recycled brick, supplying bricks to more environmentally conscious DIYers.

Lords Committee deems Building Safety Regulator delays “unacceptable”

Inconsistent product standards, an ageing workforce and "unacceptable" delays at the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) are some of the issues identified in a recent House of Lords Committee report.

Construction debris accounted for 830 road incidents over nine months

A press release by National Highways has shown that construction debris has made up over 15% of their road incidents.

Planning bodies urge councils to factor climate change in planning

The RTPI and the TCPA are urging local councils to factor in climate change in planning decisions for housing and other projects.

Uncertainty is damaging the Scottish building industry

Paul Mitchell of the Scottish Building Federation has written about how uncertainty is affecting the Scottish building industry.

UK Build to Rent must become mainstream, says LRG expert

Justine Edmonds of LRG has written a statement with her thoughts on the future of the UK Build to Rent sector.

UKGBC report shows focus on resilience in the built environment

The UK Green Building Council's (UKGBC) new report shows the industry is increasingly focused on resilience in the built environment.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust creates smart estate with digital twin

Indoor mapping is playing a central role in the modernisation of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s estates and facilities department.

FMB builder contract templates updated in wake of changed building standards

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) builder contract templates have been updated to reflect updated building standards.

Work moves forward on HS2’s longest green tunnel

After the road has been re-aligned, work can continue on what will be HS2's longest green tunnel, the Greatworth tunnel.

Is Passivhaus in the UK going mainstream?

Passivhaus Trust co-director, Sarah Lewis, explores how Passivhaus in the UK is taking off in the country's quest for net zero.

The all-seeing eye: Big Data’s strategic edge in UK T&D projects

Big Data analysis enables project teams to move from reactive problem-solving toward proactive risk prevention, writes Shubham Kadam of Burns & McDonnell.

Firms urged to be aware of upcoming asbestos regulation consultation

Clarke Willmott has released a statement urging construction firms to keep up with the upcoming HSE asbestos regulation consultation.

Majority of grey belt developments to be built on undeveloped green belt land

New research from the CPRE countryside charity has found that most grey belt developments are actually taking up untouched green belt land.

Young people to be encouraged into construction through government skill opportunities

Government skill opportunities have been announced to encourage young people not in education, employment, or training, into construction jobs.

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