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Autumn Statement: what can the construction sector expect?

This afternoon the government will lay out its plans in its Autumn Statement, with housing and infrastructure expected to be a key focus

Improved Commercial Property Register launched by Exeter City Council

A new improved Commercial Property Register has been launched to help businesses relocate to Exeter

Small subcontractors miss out on national infrastructure benefits

Only one in five small firms are benefiting from national construction infrastructure contracts it has emerged

New partnership will encourage best practice across SMEs

A new partnership has been forged between the Considerate Constructors Scheme and the National Federation of Builders aimed at fostering best practice across construction SMEs

Government housing policy must improve say social housing providers

‘The Changing Landscape for Social Housing’ report reveals the concerns of social housing providers about government housing policy

Research reveals patchwork of government home ownership schemes

The current patchwork of home ownership schemes succeeds in reaching a broad variety of would-be home-owning households, says new research

New guidance released for asbestos in soil and construction & demolition materials

New industry guidance provides essential compliance advice for addressing compliance issues with asbestos in soil and construction and demolition materials.

New report challenges the government’s SuDS policy

A new report that attempts to provide a roadmap for flood prevention is described as a ‘direct challenge’ to the government’s existing policy on SuDS.

National Awards for top construction companies and suppliers

The Considerate Constructors Scheme has recognised the Most Considerate Companies and Suppliers at this year’s National Awards.

National park wins award for quality in planning

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park’s innovative Local Development Plan has secured a Scottish Award for Quality in Planning

Allow councils to borrow to alleviate housing crisis

Allowing local authorities to borrow to build homes could both help tackle the housing crisis and mitigate any emerging economic uncertainty, the Federation of...

UK house building requires change in mindset

A step change is needed in mindset and delivery on UK house building to meet government’s ambition to build one million new homes by 2020, says CBI report

Is infrastructure still a priority for the Prime Minister?

A new Commercial Secretary should be a priority for Teresa May if promises that infrastructure are high on her government’s agenda are to be believed

Reducing construction co2 emissions

The Construction Climate Challenge has selected two new research projects that aim to come up with solutions on reducing construction CO2 emissions

CCS prepares to reveal the most considerate firms of 2016

The Considerate Constructors Scheme to host awards ceremony recognising the UK's most considerate companies and suppliers of 2016

2,500 affordable homes to be constructed in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Council reveals “ambitious plans” to invest £135m to build more than 2,500 affordable homes

McAvoy Group to invest £10m in modular construction

A £10m investment boost is to be given to the modular construction industry, as McAvoy Group announces plans to expand its services

Construction sector forecast presents a mixed picture

The Construction Products Association has revealed a mixed picture for the construction industry in 2017 and 2018 due to Brexit uncertainty

New survey launched to report on the home buying experience

A new survey into the home buying experience has been launched to examine customer satisfaction after purchasing a new property

The Farmer Report: could modernisation solve the housing crisis?

The shortage of properties in the UK is a significant problem. Tom Shaw, Director of Ramboll addresses some of the measures that could help tackle the growing housing crisis
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