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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.

£3bn affordable housing boost to deliver 20,000 new homes

In a significant move to address the UK’s housing crisis, the government has announced a £3bn expansion to the Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme.

A tale of three cities: How architecture can save the Olympic Games

Bidding for and hosting the Olympic Games comes with a massive cost – and too often, facilities have faced an uncertain future once the flame has gone out. However, writes Roderick Bates of Chaos, London, Tokyo and Paris show that with careful architectural planning and technology, the Games can deliver long-term economic, environmental and social impacts.

CCS becomes first public sector procurement organisation to achieve Constructing the Gold Standard Verification

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has become the first public sector procurement organisation to be verified under Constructing Excellence's ‘Gold Standard Verification Scheme’.

Old railway arches to provide space for new businesses

Old railway arches are often left to dilapidate, however, Pexhurst has partnered with The Arch Company to help refurbish 1,000 arches across the UK, and use them to provide a space for businesses.

World’s largest luffing tower crane returning to Hinkley Point

Marr Contracting's M2480D, the largest capacity luffing tower crane in the world, is returning to Hinkley Point to work within the unit 2 turbine hall.

King’s Speech wins cautiously positive review from construction industry

With King Charles opening the first Labour government in 14 years, the construction industry offers their thoughts.

New Northstowe town set to have 50% affordable housing

Northstowe, a new town in development in Cambridgeshire by Homes England, Keepmoat Homes, and Capital&Centric, is set to have 3,000 new homes, half of which will be affordable housing.

Family confirms death of Laing O’Rourke co-founder Des O’Rourke

Des O'Rourke, who co-founded Laing O'Rourke in 1978 with his brother Ray, passed away on Wednesday after a short illness.

Re:volve Real Estate reaches £1.4m turnover in first year of business

Wilmslow-based Re:volve Real Estate has marked the end of its first year in business by announcing a £1.4m turnover.

Top level experts join first-ever Advisory Board at UK Construction Week

Organisers of UK Construction Week (UKCW), the UK’s biggest event for the built environment, have announced the creation of their first-ever Advisory Board, a prestigious panel of top industry leaders.

Morgan Sindall given £32m to build Walsall waste station

Morgan Sindall have been awarded a contract by Walsall council, worth £32m, for the construction of a waste recycling and transfer station.

Housing targets and economic growth key focus of King’s Speech

Prime minister Keir Starmer placed the economy at the forefront of his first King's Speech today, with policy reforms geared towards encouraging growth.

Current construction and demolition waste levels are unacceptable

Construction and demolition waste has averaged 480m tonnes annually since 2012 in the US alone. Ibon Iribar of Cemex Ventures argues that the best way to tackle waste to promote the recycling of materials, leading to a circular economy in the industry.

Hampshire smart town pulled, plans deemed ‘not viable’

Plans for a smart town with 1,500 homes within the New Forest National Park, Hampshire have been scrapped, with the plan described as no longer "viable".

Why Flex office space is the future of efficient workplaces

PBC's new head of Flex Delivery, Jack Dison, examines why providers are turning to Flex office space and the development process behind it.

Raising the roof in a year of change: Upcoming public sector frameworks

Jennifer Castle, chief operating officer at LHC Procurement Group, highlights two of the upcoming free-to-use frameworks for clients in the public sector.

Glenigan predicts post-election boost for UK construction 

Glenigan's UK Construction Industry Forecast 2024-2026 shows a promising post-election boost for the sector, as the new Government reduces political uncertainty.

Scottish façade specialists Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd fall into administration

Edinburgh-based façade firm Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd has fallen into administration, after leading the Scottish sector for over a century.

New planning handbook to help build women and girls’ safety into public spaces

Working with Arup and local communities, LLDC has launched 'Creating Places That Work for Women and Girls', a Handbook for Local Authorities, Developers and Designers.

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