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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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Industry reacts to RAAC panels in UK schools scandal

After UK schools were given one working day's notice to close due to the risk posed by RAAC panels, the construction industry responds.

JCT training courses: New course dates for Autumn 2023

A flexible range of JCT training courses and resources to give you all the information you need on JCT contracts.

Residential property transactions down 16% in July vs last year

According to the latest HMRC property transactions, the number of residential property transactions was down by 16% in July compared to the same time last year.

Kier, Laing O’Rourke and Wates score £225m MoJ contract

A trio of contractors have been selected to provide up to 1,200 new prison places across the UK by 2025 under the new MoJ contract.

Industry reacts to Government scrapping nutrient neutrality rules

The Government is scrapping nutrient neutrality legislation to boost housebuilding- but experts say UK rivers would be at increased risk of pollution.

What is the value of community engagement?

Community engagement should be more than a box to tick; proactive, inclusive and collaborative engagement can deliver not only better value for the developer but more diverse and sustainable place-making for all, says Marsha Ramroop of Building People.

How gender inequality in urban planning fails to address women’s fear of crime

Rectifying gender inequality in urban planning can play a significant role in addressing women’s fear of crime- and create safer environments for everyone, says Olivia Docker of Boyer.

The role of retrospective defects insurance: A bridge to property sale

Selling a property can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to navigating the complex world of insurance requirements. In this article, Build Warranty® explores the role of retrospective defects insurance in streamlining property sales.

R&D tax relief process streamlined to enhance compliance

Changes to the Research and Development or R&D tax relief process enable your company to embrace greater compliance and accountability.

Premier Guarantee speaks to Paul Cullum ahead of InSite: Building safety and standards

Premier Guarantee will once again host expert speakers to discuss the key issues facing the construction industry this year.

UK Construction Week Birmingham unveils diverse hub programme

UK Construction Week has unveiled the details of its upcoming Hub programme in Birmingham.

NG Bailey secures over £150m worth of engineering contracts

NG Bailey has confirmed a series of engineering contracts worth over £150m, secured in the last quarter.

England’s green belt could unlock 73.7m new homes

England’s green belt could facilitate the construction of over 73.7m new build plots, according to research from Woods Hardwick.

Build costs continue to rise, according to the Southern Construction Framework

Build costs continue to rise despite a drop in material prices, according to a recent report from the Southern Construction Framework.

South East leads the way in planning permission-ready properties

The South East of England has the highest proportion of planning permission-ready properties, according to research by development specialists, Searchland.

Costain Limited to pay £55,000 for river contamination 

Costain Limited will donate £55,000 to the Tyne Rivers Trust after a river contamination incident occurred in the River Don during their upgrade of the A19 in South Tyneside.

GRAHAM completes major beam lift on M2 improvement project 

GRAHAM Construction has completed a major beam lift on the M2 junction 5 Improvements Scheme, marking a significant milestone for the project.

Atkins secures place on £1.6bn NHS HPCCAS framework

Atkins has been chosen for the £1.6bn HPCCAS NHS Shared Business Services framework, which will be active until 2027.

Buckingham Group on the brink of administration

Buckingham Group have ceased trading and filed a notice to appoint administrators as efforts to find an investor failed.

Glenigan’s August 2023 Construction Review reveals sluggish activity and low project starts

Glenigan has released its August 2023 Construction Review, which shows stagnant construction activity and low project starts.

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