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Currie and Brown: UK construction industry stability needed

A report by Currie and Brown states that the UK construction industry still needs more clarity and stability from the new Labour government.

UK plastic waste in construction grown 15 times faster than Europe

According to the Copper Sustainability Partnership, the UK construction industry's plastic waste has grown 15 times faster than in Europe.

What do clients seek from access consultants?

About Access' Ian Streets explores how access consultants can best meet the expectation of their clients.

Making more space for nature – will British citizens accept a ‘messier’ countryside?

Stephenson Halliday landscape manager David Walker believes education and engagement on natural landscape processes is the key to challenging the shifting baseline on planning and public acceptance of 'messier landscapes'.

Past, present and future: 3 megaproject blueprints to help achieve net zero 2050

Professor Adam Boddison OBE, of the Association for Project Management (APM), examines net zero megaprojects as templates for other projects.

Glenigan August index: Rise in construction project starts

The Glenigan index for August shows a modest rise in construction starts, particularly in residential construction.

New taskforce to lead construction of new towns established

Sir Michael Lyons has been appointed the chair of the New Towns Taskforce, with support from Dame Kate Barker.

RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture shortlist announced

The shortlist for the 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture has been announced, made up of six projects.

Rayner sets new target of 370,000 homes in NPPF reform

Deputy prime minister and secretary of state Angela Rayner presented the plan for NPPF reforms to Parliament this afternoon, with a revised housing target.

Stonehenge Tunnel and Arundel bypass cancelled to fill £22bn gap

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that several high profile infrastructure projects such as the Stonehenge tunnel and A27 Arundel bypass, have been scrapped.

Receiving the green light to build on the grey belt

Labour’s targets are welcome in the housebuilding industry, but incentives are required to build on the grey belt, writes Richard Nowell.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to axe infrastructure projects 

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce several infrastructure projects are to be axed to fill a recently discovered £20bn shortfall in the country's finances.

Dame Kate Barker makes recommendations to new housing minister

Dame Kate Barker, chair of the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission, outlines initial recommendations for the new housing minister, Matthew Pennycook MP.

Ensuring the City of London skyline stands the test of time

London’s tall buildings need to do so much more than shape the capital’s skyline, creating structures that give back to the communities around them, writes Chris Edgington, building engineer at Arup.

Keltbray seeking buyer for infrastructure business

According to industry sources, Keltbray's infrastructure business will be sold and led by current chief executive Darren James.

NAO report: England’s roads are getting worse

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report stating that England's roads and pothole situation is getting worse.

Glenigan predicts warehouse construction will be important to future industry

Warehouses are expanding and becoming a more important part of UK industry, meaning that they will be a big part of future construction, says Glenigan.

HS2 phase 2 cancellation will cost £100m, says NAO report

The cancelled phase 2 of HS2 will cost £100m to process, according to the latest report by the National Audit Office (NAO).

Labour’s 1.5m home plan looking unlikely, stats show

Labour's plan to build 1.5m  UK homes in five years is currently not very promising, recent statistics show, as the number of new homes registered in 2024 drops.

Getting Britain building: What does the built environment need from the new government?

Construction industry needs solutions, stability and long-term policymaking from Sir Keir Starmer’s government, not just more reports on the problems we face, says David Barnes, head of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Institute of Building.

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