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.
Vincent Matthews, head of UK marketing at SFS, discusses the benefits of working with a product manufacturer in construction to select an appropriate system solution.
Researchers led by the University of Leicester have proposed a new framework for land use decision making, which could help balance demands and enhance the environment.
A new strategy paper created by the Scottish Futures Trust and The Hub has outlined the benefits of creating a National Metrics Library for the UK’s built environment.
The evaluation of the new Suffolk Construction Framework 2023 is now complete, which will run over a four-year period from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2027.
Local Planning Authority delays in securing planning permission or discharging conditions were identified as a key barrier to growth by 93% of SME housebuilder respondents.
Mace, Turner & Townsend and Atkins (MTA) have been appointed as a technical service provider on the defence estate optimisation framework by the Ministry of Defence.
A proposed overground station is a cheap and shortsighted alternative to the original Manchester Piccadilly underground station planned, say local leaders
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According to new research from The University of Manchester, council estate demolition is driven by profit rather than the need to provide affordable housing.
The Regulator of Social Housing Sector has released findings from their latest quarterly survey, which assesses the financial well-being of registered providers.
The consultation on government infrastructure prioritisation seeks insight from policymakers and stakeholders following on from the Enabling Better Infrastructure programme.
New UK property transaction statistics have been released by the government, showing a decline in transactions across the residential and non-residential sectors.
Jacobs has recently been selected to take part in Homes England's latest Development and Regeneration Technical Services (DaRTS) Framework. The Homes England framework aims to assist the government’s efforts to accelerate housing development.
Balfour Beatty has recently announced Jacobs as their new partner for strategic construction design as they aim to improve health and safety, sustainability, and social value in the company.
Over £20bn in investment has been revealed under the West Midlands Investment Prospectus 2023, which showcases investable opportunities across the region.
Assent delivers building control solutions on over 30,000 projects annually; our growing network of 60+ offices means that we are always within one hour of a site anywhere in England and Wales.
Kate Morement, head of risk and compliance, Assent, says much progress has been made by women in construction over the last 20 years, but there is still more to be done.
