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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.

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Repurposing and retrofitting vacant buildings is key to net zero

Stephan Schmid, senior vice president at AM alpha, explains why retrofitting vacant buildings must be part of the UK's net zero strategy.

House prices are being cut at fastest rate in 10 years

House prices are being cut at the fastest rate in over a decade, as Rightmove reports that 36.3% of properties currently for sale have reduced prices in an effort to tempt buyers.

How can retirement communities tackle the social care crisis?

In this article, Andrew Milsom, NHBC, explores the rising demand for retirement communities as the UK seeks a solution to its ageing population and social care crisis.

Manchester HS2 leg faces axe in cost-cutting measures

A leaked Government document suggests that £35bn could be saved by abandoning the Birmingham-Manchester leg of HS2, which has already cost £2.3bn.

Kier full year results sees profit margin rise to 3.9%

Kier's full year results showed a considerable round of profits, with revenue increasing to £3.41bn.

Construction technology trends: paving the way for the future of the UK housing market

In this article, Build Warranty delves into the construction technology trends that are poised to redefine the UK housing market and explores their potential implications.

Building safety takes centre stage at UKCW Birmingham

With the current RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) schools crisis dominating headlines, the issue of building safety is once again a major talking point - and a key focus for next month’s UKCW Birmingham.

Construction output slips after two months of growth

New construction output figures published by the ONS today (13 September) show a decline for July 2023 following two months of growth.

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. rebrands as AtkinsRéalis

The project management firm SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is rebranding to AtkinsRéalis, in order to unite its various brands worldwide.

Belfast suffers highest tool theft rate in the UK

Nearly one in 10 tradespeople across the UK have become victims of tool theft, with Belfast having the highest rate at 14.6%- or one in six.

BAM launches £25M restoration of Blackburn College’s iconic Victoria Building

BAM has begun work on the restoration of the historic Victoria Building at Blackburn College, which has been standing for 135 years.

Unite Construction strike ballot to consult NAECI workers this week

In their largest construction strike ballot to date, Unite will ask 3,000 NAECI members if they want to take action over the dispute on next year's wages.

Morgan Sindall delivers new £44m site for Kenilworth School

Morgan Sindall has completed construction on a brand-new site for Kenilworth School and Sixth Form in the West Midlands.

Over a half of planners will struggle to meet Biodiversity Net Gain deadlines

The RTPI has found that 61% of planners cannot confirm they will have resources in place to meet the November Biodiversity Net Gain deadline.

Barhale secures £16.8m North London water pipeline contract

Thames Water have awarded a North London water trunk main contract to Barhale, as part of the AMP7 Conditional Allowance Trunk Main Schemes.

August construction PMIs show marginal increase in overall output

The PMI score for August was 50.8, down from 51.7 in July, showing a marginal increase in overall output, according to August construction PMIs.

CLC to form expert panel on RAAC, offers support to government

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) will unite a panel of technical and industry experts in response to the RAAC crisis.

Procure Partnerships Framework unveils 87 contractors for largest-ever UK framework

The Procure Partnerships Framework has recently named 87 contractors for its second-generation National Framework.

Kier to acquire Buckingham Group’s rail assets

After it's economic troubles, Buckingham Group's rail assets will be absorbed by Kier's Transportation business.

Understanding water ingress in roofs – and how a structural warranty reduces the risk

Water ingress in roofs can lead to mould, mildew and algae, causing expensive repairs and reducing resale value of a property.

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