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Coronavirus’ impact on the construction industry

Build UK and CECA take action to support its members amid the coronavirus or COVID-19 impact on the construction industry.

BAM wins place on Birmingham Uni construction framework

BAM Construction has been appointed to a new 10-year construction framework by the University of Birmingham.

Tackling the housing and biodiversity net gain crisis

Housing developers have been handed the opportunity to play a fundamental role in improving the UK’s environment while addressing the country’s crippling housing shortage.

Joint venture to revitalise St Helens town centre

The English Cities Fund and St Helens Council have joined forces to form a partnership that could unlock the potential to transform large areas of the borough.

Six councils get slice of £1.2m for innovative digital projects

Six councils across the UK will receive a share of £1.2m to drive innovative digital projects to improve public services, the government has announced.

Winners revealed for £2.5bn minor works framework

Procure Partnerships has revealed the successful contractors on its minor works framework across ten regions in England and Wales.

New Garden Square build-to-rent scheme gains approval

Court Collaboration has been given approval by Birmingham City Council to deliver 392 high-quality apartments as part of the wider New Garden Square regeneration on the Calthorpe Estate.

Good design and placemaking at the heart of planning reforms

The government has revealed plans to put good design and place-making at the heart of a reformed planning system.

Architect reprimanded for producing inaccurate drawings

ARB’s PCC has issued architect Elliot Goodall of Studio Spicer Architects, with a reprimand after he admitted unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).

Green light for new science and engineering building at MMU

A new state-of-the-art science and engineering building at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has been given the green light.

Bristol architect handed 12-month suspension from register

ARB’s PCC has suspended Matthew Deering of Matthew Deering Architects in Bristol from the Architects Register for unprofessional conduct.

Quik Drive auto-feed screw system goes premium

It’s fast, it’s reliable, it’s ergonomic; it’s a perfect alternative to traditional nailing and screwing. And now the Quik Drive auto-feed screw system comes with a limited lifetime warranty!

Wythenshawe hospital regeneration moves forward

Following the approval of a draft plan by the council, a final version of the Strategic Regeneration Framework for the Wythenshawe hospital and its surrounding campus will be developed for public consultation.

Construction work begins on Muse’s Logic Leeds scheme

Construction has begun on two logistic units at Logic Leeds, Muse Developments’ flagship industrial and distribution hub by Junction 45 of the M1.

Thomas Sinden to deliver council homes at Parham Village

Canterbury City Council has appointed Thomas Sinden to refurbish and remodel existing student accommodation at Parham Village into much-needed council homes.

Scotland has ‘golden opportunity’ to lead cash retention reform

The current practice of withholding cash retentions is hugely damaging for many Scottish construction SMEs and is leading to insolvencies, says Scottish member companies of BESA.

Willmott Dixon secures £18m blue light contracts

Willmott Dixon has secured another blue light contract, as its interiors arm secures projects worth £18m to refurbish existing Metropolitan Police stations in Peckham, Ilford, Colindale and Brixton.

Planning submitted for development on former Ford Airfield

Wates Developments and Redrow Homes have submitted a planning application to create 1,500 new homes on the former Ford Airfield in West Sussex.

How will Budget 2020 impact the construction industry?

Today (11 March) marks the arrival of Budget 2020, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak vows to take further steps to decarbonise the economy and get Britain building.

Volatile construction output figures increase by 1.4%

Construction output increased by 1.4% in the three months to January 2020, according to the latest ONS figures, however, 'underlying long-term growth is still fragile'.

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