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“Seismic reforms” promised in new Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Sweeping changes introduced in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill by the government have been well received by the industry at large, promising to create "the biggest building boom in a generation".

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Watson Batty Architects win £12.5m airport extension contract

Watson Batty Architects has been appointed to design the new arrivals extension, departure pier and internal remodelling at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).

Construction sector warned to ‘tread carefully’ post latest Brexit news

The latest Brexit news has advised the government to restrict lower-skilled EU workers and warned the UK construction industry to ‘tread carefully’ to avoid damaging business.

Survey reveals Brits’ concerns over smart home technology

The latest survey from Showerstoyou.co.uk reveals why a portion of the British public are reluctant to buy smart home technology

Digital constuction too important for SMEs to ignore, says expert

Construction software expert, Adrian Wild says digital construction is not just for well known companies and is too important for smaller firms to pass by.

Opportunities for companies to join UAE construction projects

Businesses within the construction and infrastructure industries have the chance to be part of the latest projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Scotland’s affordable housing programme on track to meet ambitious target

New statistics have shown that the Scottish Government are well on track to meet their target of producing more affordable homes for the country.

Scotframe’s impressive growth mirrors that of the timber frame market

Malcolm Thomson, sales director at Scotframe, discusses the company’s expansion into England as demand for timber frame homes continues to gain momentum.

Site Diary – electronic contemporaneous record capture on site

COMIT discuss their implementation of electronic contemporaneous record capture as part of their site diary solution to meet industry requirements

Newby submits plans for £250 million urban village in Newcastle

North Yorkshire developer, Newby has submitted plans to Newcastle City Council for a £250 million urban village to be built on the former Calders cite on Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle.

Kier joins Western Power Distribution’s framework to deliver electrical works across the Midlands

Kier has partnered with Western Power Distribution’s framework to deliver planned and reactive works across the East and West Midlands.

SES Engineering lands new construction contracts in York and Lincoln

SES Engineering Services (SES), has announced its latest multi-million-pound projects to construct a new stadium and leisure complex in York and custody suite in Lincoln.

Caddick aims to become single-use plastic free workforce

Caddick Construction is aiming to become a single-use plastic free workforce, by shifting to reusable water bottles across the company

Nottingham’s 11 Station Street scheme given the green light

Nottingham City Council’s Planning Committee has approved one of Nottingham’s grade A office schemes, known as 11 Station Street

Innovative product to ease roofing skills shortage

A lack of skilled roofers has led Marley Eternit to create an easy to install aluminium sheeting that can be rolled out on a roof like a carpet

Edinburgh to overtake Glasgow as Scotland’s biggest city

Edinburgh is due to outstrip Glasgow within the next 15 years to become Scotland’s biggest city, the chief executive of the Scottish capital’s council has said.

Mace appointed to build next phase of East Village

Mace has been appointed to build the next major phase of the East Village development at London’s Olympic Park after using its innovative rising factory method on the previous phase

Strong month for infrastructure boosts construction contracts in August

The value of new contracts across construction reached £6bn in August, a monthly increase of 28.9%, according to Barbour ABI’s latest market review

Kier reveals rise in profits as it details plans to cut £375m debt

Kier Group’s end of financial year report reveals that revenues have climbed to £4.5bn, with record order books of £10.2bn, as the construction giant details its plan to cut its £375m debt

Rail review ordered after persistent failures of train operating companies

The government has commissioned a review of the structure of the railway network operating in the UK, following persistent failures of train operating companies

May pledges £2bn for affordable homes & calls for an end to social housing ‘stigma’

Theresa May has told  housing associations they have £2bn worth of investment over the next 10 years  in order to help ease the housing crisis

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