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Top level experts join first-ever Advisory Board at UK Construction Week

Organisers of UK Construction Week (UKCW), the UK’s biggest event for the built environment, have announced the creation of their first-ever Advisory Board, a prestigious panel of top industry leaders.

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SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.

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Alumno seek permission to build student accommodation in Glasgow’s Woodlands District

Student accommodation specialist Alumno has applied to Glasgow City Council for permission to build a new development on St George’s Road in the city’s Woodlands district.

RTPI announce Displaced Planners Pathway to Work Fund

The RTPI has agreed to the establishment of a Displaced Planners Pathway to Work Fund worth £20,000.

Russell WBHO chosen work on £48m hotel development at Gateshead Quayside

Ask:PATRIZIA have appointed Russel WBHO to build a new 344-room hotel development at the Baltic Quarter on Gateshead Quayside.

Why should we support the later living sector through planning?

Phil Jones, head of planning south west at Turley, explores the necessity of developing the later living sector to modernise UK housing distribution.

The resilient growth of the UK buy-to-let market: Boosting property prices and rental rates – brought to you by BW Build Warranty®

In this article, Build Warranty® analyses the positive aspects of the buy-to-let market, including its impact on property prices and rental rates, while also discussing recent government policies aimed at reducing the influence of buy-to-let investors and their potential consequences.

Contractors in England and Wales eligible for £260m RM3 framework

Contractors in England and Wales can now take part in a newly launched public sector RM3 framework worth £260m. The framework aims to help the completion of diverse housing, non-residential refurbishment, and retrofit projects.

Government announces 2030 Geospatial Strategy

The UK government announced its refreshed 2030 Geospatial Strategy, which will unlock billions of pounds in economic benefits and drive the use of location data.

The challenges keeping UK aviation construction up in the air- and how to resolve them

Solid procurement strategies, NEC contracts and new project management methods will be key to getting UK aviation construction back on track, argues EDGE's Simon Cooper.

Stakeholders call on government to abandon planning reform

Councils, housebuilders, housing associations, charities and planners have written a letter to the government to scrap a key part of its flagship planning reform.

Construction starts up 10% in last three months

The latest Glenigan Construction Review has found that project starts are up in the last quarter- but are down 37% on last year.

Social Value in construction: £1.08bn generated from £4.57bn contracts

£1.08bn of Social Value was generated from contracts worth £4.57bn, according to the third annual Social Value in Construction Benchmarking Report.

Supply chain delays and inflation cause concern for European capital projects

Despite an increase in spending from European capital projects, two-thirds of the construction industry has seen supply chain delays and cost inflation.

How can collaborative procurement benefit construction project delivery?

AECOM’s Head of Advisory services for Infrastructure Edd Burton and Tom Douglas, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland specialising in construction and engineering projects, explain more on how collaborative procurement keep projects on track.

Construction output in Great Britain sees decline in April

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released figures on construction output in Great Britain for April 2023.

IKM Consulting acquired by GEG Capital

The IKM Consulting acquisition marks GEG Capital Group's intention to expand into the energy transition market in Scotland and the north of England.

Crime prevention in your neighbourhood

A ‘Keeping safe in your neighbourhood’ publication is available as part of a package for volunteers across the UK as they welcome refugees and help them settle and integrate once they arrive.

Sama Investments unveil new flagship residential scheme in Digbeth

The Birmingham-based residential developer, Sama Investments, has submitted plans for a new flagship residential scheme on a brownfield site in Bordesley Green.

Premier Guarantee partners with Caddick Construction for £35m Bolton rental development

Premier Guarantee has been selected by Caddick Construction to offer warranty inspection services and coverage for a new £35m private rental development in Bolton

UK businesses offered a share of new HS2 contracts 

HS2 contracts are available to UK-based companies willing to work in the construction of a fleet of new high-speed trains as HS2 prepares for the next phase of delivery.

Stronger planning and project controls called for in Turner & Townsend’s UKMI report 

Stronger planning and project controls are needed as the construction sector faces a capacity crunch, according to Turner & Townsend's UKMI report.

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