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Details of new towns plan revealed

Today PM Keir Starmer has announced further details for the planned new towns across England, boosting the number of houses in the country.

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Crest Nicholson rejects second Bellway bid

The Board of Bellway admitted that their second takeover bid of £650m was rejected by rivals Crest Nicholson in May.

Construction industry reacts to Conservative 2024 manifesto

Prime minister Rishi Sunak launched the Conservative Party 2024 manifesto at the Silverstone racing circuit, with the slogan: "Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future."

For A Fair Deal: Construction industry reacts to the Lib Dem 2024 Manifesto

The Liberal Democrats, led by Sir Ed Davey, have launched their manifesto for the 2024 general election, with grand plans for housing and net zero.

Greens pledge to end Right to Buy in 2024 manifesto

Titled "Real Hope, Real Change", co-leaders of the Green Party Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay have offered one of the more radical of the manifestos for the 2024 general election.

Addressing the urgent need for sustainable coastal management in the UK

A new report conducted by Aggregate Industries has laid bare the true cost and impact that coastal erosion is going to have on the UK. Aggregates Division managing director Lee Sleight examines the findings.

Understanding the customer journey is key to improving accessibility

About Access discusses the importance of considering the customer journey when evaluating the accessibility of buildings, emphasising the need to anticipate obstacles that may prevent people from navigating spaces effectively.

Construction output shrinks for third month running, reveals ONS data

Construction output in the UK declined in April for the third consecutive month, the Office for National Statistics found.

Contrasting housing policies: Labour vs Conservative approaches post-July 4th election

Build Warranty Group takes a close look at the effects of the outcome of the July 4th election results, which have set the stage for significant policy changes in the UK housing market

Ministers must work with industry to deliver new homes, says HBF

The latest Housing Pipeline Report from the Home Builders Federation has revealed that the number of new homes and sites given planning permission has continued to plummet in the 12 months to March 2024.

TDUK calls for clarity on CE marking on construction products from next government

Timber Development UK (TDUK) has called for the next government to commit to indefinitely recognising the CE marking on construction products in line with all other CE marked products.

Arcadis raises construction inflation forecasts from 2026

Arcadis has forecast higher levels of construction inflation from 2026 onwards due to resource constraints and the impact of delayed procurements on the future shape of the supply chain.

Labour plans to get 80,000 young people on housing ladder with ‘Freedom to Buy’ 

Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner claimed Labour was the "party of homeownership" as they launched the 'Freedom to Buy' scheme.

RIBA horizon scans aid architects in adapting to built environment changes

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published its latest set of horizon scans that highlight how global population change will shape the built environment over the next ten years.

May construction PMIs show activity rising at fastest pace in two years

The May construction PMIs revealed that growth in the UK construction sector gained momentum during May, with rising workloads prompting renewed expansions in purchasing activity and employment.

Wrekin joins civil engineering supergroup Civitec

Wrekin has joined Product Industriels Lorrains (P.I.L), Fonderies de Saint Dizier (FSD), Geoworks, and Encotel in the Civitec Group partnership.

Latest Glenigan report sees construction performance stabilise after period of decline

The rate of decline in UK construction performance continues to soften, with the value of underlying work starting on site falling 13% in the three months to May, finishing 16% lower than a year ago.

12 Tier 1 infrastructure contractors publish ‘A Blueprint for Growth’

As the general election campaign continues, The Blueprint for Growth shares 12 recommendations for the future government from major names in the construction and infrastructure industry.

Scotland’s planning system cannot be fixed by fee increases, says RTPI Scotland

The Royal Town Planning Institute Scotland has released its response to the Investing in Planning consultation, noting that the planning fees will not fix the planning system alone.

Liverpool commits to 2,000 new homes a year by 2030 in new housing strategy

Liverpool's proposed housing strategy is part of a £1bn housing programme, which also includes major retrofitting works across properties in the city.

Unlocking the potential of 15-minute neighbourhoods through participatory planning

Sarah Nelson, CEO, Foundation for Future London, discusses a more participatory planning approach to 15-minute neighbourhoods .

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