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RIBA Reinvention Award 2024 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the RIBA Reinvention Award 2024 has been announced, recognising the most creative reuse of buildings.

Report urges clients to be wary amidst rising construction spending

Clients should stay vigilant as the industry prepares for an upsurge in construction spending, warns new Turner & Townsend report.

New Towns Taskforce holds first meeting

The New Towns Taskforce has held its first meeting and is pushing towards identifying potential new town sites.

HS2 unveils new design for Birmingham Curzon Street Station

HS2 has revealed the newest updates to Birmingham Curzon Street Station in new designs intended to enhance passenger experience.

Birmingham’s Perry Barr development achieve SBD Gold standard

A number of residential apartments and commercial units within Birmingham’s Perry Barr development, including extra care homes, have achieved Secured by Design (SBD) Gold Awards for their security features.

Glenigan September review shows construction starts down

Glenigan has released their September Construction Review, showing that construction starts are down as the industry awaits the October budget.

Proposed new town in Devon to create 8,000 homes

Residents of East Devon will be able to share their views on a proposed new town, which would create around 8,000 new homes.

Build Warranty Group wins Best Financial Risk Assessment Solutions Company 2024

Build Warranty Group has been recognised at the SME News Business Elite Awards, winning Best Financial Risk Assessment Solutions Company 2024.

Plan for 2m sq ft Hertfordshire data centre campus submitted

Plans for a 2m sq ft Hertfordshire data centre campus have been submitted, set to be one of the largest in Europe.

Construct Innovate to receive additional €5m funding

Minister Burke has announced an additional €5m of funding for Construct Innovate and housing research in the face of the housing crisis.

Why construction contractors must think twice before walking off site

Yosof Ewing, the Contract Coach, examines the risks of abandoning a project and what contractors should consider before they walk off site.

Architects Registration Board seeks feedback on new Architects Code proposals

The new draft Architects Code is founded on six Standards of professionalism and includes guidance on how to apply the Code in different situations.

MADE Partnership: Homes England, Barratt and Lloyds form housebuilding JV

Barratt, Lloyds Banking Group and government body Homes England will each contribute £50m to the new housebuilding private-public joint venture 'MADE Partnership'.

UK Construction Week 2024: see innovation and sustainability in focus

With over 20,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors, and 300 expert speakers, UK Construction Week’s will cover everything from digital advancements to sustainability.

Construction industry reacts to the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report

The UK construction industry is reflecting on the findings of the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report, which found "systemic dishonesty" from both building control professionals and manufacturers.

August PMIs show output growth across UK construction sector

The August 2024 PMIs showed a continued recovery in UK construction output, attributed to robust new order growth and a more supportive economic background.

House building starts down in first quarter of 2024

The Office for National Statistics latest data shows a drop in house building starts in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023.

New Homes Accelerator team announced by Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner has announced the New Homes Accelerator team in an attempt to kickstart stalled construction sites.

Land, housing development, and 1.5 million new homes in five years

Kevan Carrick of JK Property Consultants and RICS, discusses how changes to planning will be essential to housing development.

Rachel Reeves plans to increase social rents to boost house building

Rachel Reeves has announced plans to increase social rents for the next decade in order to boost affordable housing.

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