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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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BAM open cutting-edge cancer facility opened at Trelawny Scanning Suite

BAM and Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust have confirmed the completion of the new Trelawny Scanning Suite and Haematology and Oncology Ward in Truro.

Quality is key in accurate social value calculations

In the decade since the Social Value Act came into force, calculating the amount of social value generated by a project has become an increasingly important metric when it comes to judging success. However, with varying approaches, understanding levels and requirements, has the true power of social value been lost along the way?

The RSH is looking for social landlords to take part in a data pilot

The regulator for social housing (RSH) has invited small social landlords and providers to take part in a Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) data pilot.

Forterra staff face job losses as British brickmaker struggles

British brickmaker Forterra has announced that staff will be consulted on redundancies as it plans to cut £13m in costs.

UKREiiF generates £2.25m in social value at built environment event

UKREiiF made a return to central Leeds this May and saw over 7,500 people descent on Leeds Dock to hear from more than 500 expert speakers across 20 stages.

HS2 search for Automated People Mover contractor

HS2 Ltd has begun looking for a contractor to deliver a new transportation system and 25-year transport operation and asset maintenance contract, for the project’s Automated People Mover.

Aluminum and steel demand continues to drop in 2023

UK metal suppliers have predicted that aluminium and steel demand will continue to drop throughout 2023, following a 10% drop in aluminium since January.

Majority of 400 staff made redundant at J Tomlinson

Nottingham-based contractor J Tomlinson appointed administrators on 10 July 2023, leading to over 400 redundancies over nine offices.

Decision to halt HS2 Euston strongly criticised by parliament

Despite devoting over eight years to the planning of HS2 Euston, the Department for Transport (DfT) is uncertain about its objectives, according to a parliamentary committee.

Tuntum unveils £4.7m affordable housing scheme in Nottingham 

Nottingham residents, VIP guests, and project partners gathered to celebrate the launch of a new affordable housing scheme in the city.

Empty buildings have ‘significant potential’ as genuinely affordable housing, say MPs

Two all-party groups of MPs have called on the government to act on creating genuinely affordable housing, as 14% of retail unit space and 7% of office space sit vacant.

UK construction industry faces productivity setback, joining European downturn

Productivity in the UK construction industry is slowing down, bringing the sector back in line with its European counterparts.

Navigating the challenges of a potential UK housing crisis: building a resilient future – brought to you by BW Build Warranty®

As turbulent economic conditions push interest rates up, BW Build Warranty explores how to traverse a potential UK housing crisis.

200 SME firms slam “devasting” anti-development policies in letter to prime minister 

"Prime Minister, your government’s current and proposed policies are devastating our industry" said 200 SME housebuilders in the letter.

GRAHAM reaches milestone on £92m M2 junction 5 improvements scheme

GRAHAM has reached a construction milestone on the M2 junction 5 improvements scheme, which will lead to smoother and safer journeys for hundreds of thousands of drivers.

Skanska and Black & Veatch secure £219m contract for project at RAF Molesworth 

Skanska and Black & Veatch have won £219m from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to redevelop RAF Molesworth 

Keepmoat becomes new strategic partner of WMCA, commits to delivering 4,000 homes

Keepmoat has been announced as the latest strategic partner of the WMCA, vowing to increase housebuilding by 50% across the West Midlands.

Bam and Network Rail announce completion of £80M Dawlish Sea Wall

BAM, Network Rail and the local council in Dawlish, Devon, have celebrated the completion of the £80m Dawlish Sea Wall project, protecting the area’s rail for future generations.

What you need to know when it comes to safeguarding construction plant and equipment

As incidents of tool theft continue to rise in the UK, Premier Guarantee outlines the key considerations and precautions you should take when safeguarding construction equipment.

How social value can help win new work with the public sector

Guy Battle, CEO of Social Value Portal explains how installing social value can be key to winning bids in public sector developments.

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