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What to expect from the construction industry in 2017

Ian Anfield, Managing Director for the construction audit and contract provider, Hudson Contract, comments on his predictions for the industry in year ahead

Starter Homes to begin construction this year says Housing Minister

The government has revealed the first wave of Starter Homes will begin construction in 2017, providing discounted properties across the country

The impact of Business Improvement Districts on urban regeneration

Peter Williams, CEO, Better Bankside talks about how Business Improvement Districts can influence change on a local level

Garden villages could provide more than 48,000 homes

The government has backed 14 new garden villages, which will see a significant number of new homes delivered across England

Merry Christmas from the PBC Today team!

It’s been a tumultuous year for the construction sector. The vote to leave the European Union in June certainly pushed some firms into difficulties,...

Precast modular construction is changing the sector

Neil Magner and Gavin Lowe, of FP McCann outline how precast modular construction has been used to regenerate Swansea University’s New Bay Campus

The future is bright; the future is offsite construction

PBC Today’s Lisa Carnwell gains an insight into the man leading the charge for offsite construction, in an interview with new Buildoffsite Chair Andrew Dix

National Park housing development plan gets the go ahead

A plan aimed at tackling the shortage of affordable housing in a Scottish National Park has been given the green light

London gets £220m investment to improve infrastructure and public spaces

More than £220m is to be invested by Transport for London to improve London streets, transportation, and public spaces

Lagan Construction Group almost doubles its profits

Belfast-based firm Lagan Construction Group has revealed a significant surge in profits in the year to March 2016

Printers for construction sites must be small, smart, but tough too

Andrew Hall, Marketing Manager, Oki Systems UK discusses the value of investing in quality printers for building site offices

Infrastructure investment is set for a multi-million pound boost in Wales

The Welsh government has revealed plans to invest billions of pounds in transport infrastructure upgrades over the next five years Infrastructure in Wales is set...

Neighbourhood Planning Bill statement offers MPs reassurance

Gavin Barwell has offered assurances over concerns raised by MPs relating to the Neighbourhood Planning Bill

Performance insights into the UK construction sector

The European Construction Sector Observatory examines the performance of UK construction and what the future holds for the sector

Construction firm Morgan Sindall wins £750m worth of contracts

British construction company Morgan Sindall has revealed it has won a series of major infrastructure contracts worth around £750m

LGiU warns planning department cuts make housing targets unattainable

A new report has revealed government housing targets cannot be reached, and cuts to planning department resources are to blame

Meeting a generation’s housing needs with “right-sizing”

Kim Vernau, Chief Executive Officer of BLP Insurance, discusses the difficulties facing older people seeking suitable housing in later life

Design will determine success of Cambridge-Oxford growth corridor

NIC recommendations will reflect the quality and character of local communities across the Cambridge-Oxford growth corridor, says Phil Graham

Housebuilders can help with air pollution, says BRE New Homes lead

Following air quality warnings in London, BRE New Homes and Communities Team Lead Gwyn Roberts explains how housebuilders can help tackle air pollution

Fate of South Canterbury Development to be decided next week

A decision will be made on the future of the South Canterbury Development at a special planning committee in the city next week

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