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“Seismic reforms” promised in new Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Sweeping changes introduced in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill by the government have been well received by the industry at large, promising to create "the biggest building boom in a generation".

Missing a trick – How is the government performing on regeneration and major development?

Regeneration and major developments are still being held back by lengthy processes, says Jonathan Parker, development director at Pagabo.

The Arcadis Market View Spring 2025 shows a rough future

The Arcadis Market View Spring 2025 warns of a bleak future for the industry in 2025 with no recovery expected until late in the year.

Powers of statutory consultees to be reduced under new planning reforms

Statutory consultees such as Sports England and the Garden Trust will ‘no longer be required to input’ on planning decisions, in new reforms.

Housing planning approvals hit decade-low

The Home Builders Federation latest report has shown that the number of housing planning approvals has hit its lowest point since 2014.

February 2025 PMIs show sharp decline in activity

S&P Global's February 2025 PMIs show further declines in the first quarter of 2025, with very little growth in any category.

Time to “forget the bats and newts”: Is planning reform enough?

John Nettleton, group property and partnerships director at Audley Villages discusses issues with planning applications and the environment.

Plan for Neighbourhoods to invest £1.5bn into communities

The Plan for Neighbourhoods has been announced, with £1.5bn in investment across 75 local areas to boost high streets and healthcare.

Protected status: Navigating the challenges of listed building retrofit

Dr Emma Wells, technical director and head of historic buildings at SLR Consulting, discusses the issues around developing historic buildings.

UK Construction Week and CIBSE unite for key net zero insights at London event

UK Construction Week (UKCW) is pleased to announce a new partnership with CIBSE for its upcoming event at ExCeL London from 7-9 May 2025.

Government makes response to plan-making proposition

The government has made an official response to the plan-making proposition and reform proposals laid out by a 2023 consultation.

Shadow housing minister and deputy mayor of London to speak at UK Construction Week

UK Construction Week has published its list of guest speakers, including the shadow housing minister and deputy mayor of London.

Glenigan February 2025 Review sees start value drop 19%

The Glenigan February 2025 Review shows a mild end to 2024 and start to 2025, with the economy causing a sluggish start.

Housing delivery: It’s time to ‘think different’ if we’re going to solve this housing crisis

The pressures on housing delivery present many challenges but also an opportunity to think differently about how we build in the UK, argues Mark Powell, managing director of social and affordable housing developer EDAROTH (Everyone Deserves a Roof Over Their Head)

Procurement Act 2023 comes into effect

The Procurement Act 2023 comes into effect today, making changes to the process in an effort to streamline the process.

NHBC announces Louise Minchin and Deborah Meaden for its new BEYOND ‘25 LIVE event

NHBC has announced renowned broadcaster, journalist and author Louise Minchin as its host for its upcoming BEYOND ‘25 LIVE event in March, with entrepreneur Deborah Meaden as a keynote speaker.

Plotting the Future: What the new government’s policy agenda means for land supply

Geoff Keal of TerraQuest discusses the impact of recent government policy on land availability against the backdrop of building 1.5m new homes over the course of this parliament.

CECA coalition calls for five-year highways budget

A coalition including the CECA, MPA, IHE, and ACE, have written a joint letter to the government recommending a five-year highways budget.

[VIDEO] Shaping the future of safety at the RSMA Annual Conference & Dinner 2025

Discover insights and highlights from the talks at RSMA Annual Conference & Dinner 2025 in Kenilworth.

Search begins for NHS contractors

NHS England are now searching for new hospital programme contractors to deliver both repairs and new hospital buildings.

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