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Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has entered into law with Royal Assent yesterday, lending some much needed certainty to the industry.

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FMB calls for more support for small house builders to achieve housing targets

The FMB Small House Builder’s Survey will be revealed tonight (16 December) at the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) Winter Parliamentary Reception on the House of Commons Terrace.

[VIDEO] HS2 completes 4,600-tonne viaduct slide across M6

The HS2 team completed a 17-hour long operation sliding the viaduct structure across the M6 without closing the motorway.

School for new £4bn town in Manchester gets green light

Government approval has been granted for a new secondary school as part of the Victoria North regeneration project.

Property developer fined £45,000 for construction site failures

A Cheshire-based property developer has been fined £45,000 for health and safety failures at a Manchester construction site.

How machine learning is helping architects design more sustainable cities

Emerging technologies like visualisation and rendering software powered by AI and machine learning enable architects to assess sustainability early in the design process, writes Dan Ring of Chaos.

Planning Inspectorate workers to take industrial action over pay

Planning inspectors and professional staff at the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) are to begin industrial action following a dispute over pay and job evaluation.

Digital Construction Week 2026 opens call for speakers

The eleventh Digital Construction Week (DCW) is now inviting industry voices to speak at the 2026 event at Excel London on 3-4 June.

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.

[VIDEO] Local planning inspector recruitment to begin in earnest in new year

The Planning Inspectorate will begin a recruitment drive for local planning inspectors in the new year to tackle the shortage.

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.

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.

AI in the built environment: The future will not wait

Small and global firms pay price for inaction on AI adoption – while mid-size companies reap the rewards, writes Maryrose Lyons, founder of the AI Institute.

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.

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