The Considerate Constructors Scheme - the national scheme to improve the image of the construction industry has announced a new star ratings system which...
Some 18,500 planning permissions were rejected last year and the figure is set to increase if changes to planning legislation occur…
UK householder appeals specialist...
East Lothian Council has introduced new guidelines that will make it more difficult for developers to overturn planning refusals…
Scottish local authority East Lothian Council...
Tom Shaw, Director at Ramboll argues that developing brownfield sites for housing can contribute to the quality of existing urban areas and the wellbeing...
The number of starts and completions of new build homes rose last year, reaching the highest level since 2008…
New figures released by the Department...
New research has revealed the New Homes Bonus could cost local authorities struggling with local plans a significant amount…
Research carried out by Planning Magazine...
 Morgan Sindall reported it saw a growth in profits during 2015 and expects momentum to continue into this year…
The increase of infrastructure and housing...
Local communities are creating affordable homes by setting up and managing their own housing developments…
Local-led projects to tackle the housing crisis have given communities...
Growth has been seen in construction, but the skills shortage still remains a major concern for the sector…
Activity across the UK’s construction sector continued...
The government has put forward new proposals to speed up the planning process and boost house building by offering fast track application services…
The government...
The government is considering allowing high performing councils to increase their planning application fees…
A consultation is underway to consider whether high performing planning teams...
A new analysis has suggested the government’s discounted starter homes scheme is not affordable for the majority of first-time buyers…
The starter homes scheme is...
Despite an increase in activity in December, the fourth quarter of 2015 saw construction growth fall…
A reduced spending on infrastructure during the fourth quarter...
Ministers have called upon rural businesses and residents to give their views on the barriers facing the rural planning system…
A new consultation has been...
Ahead of Holyrood elections this year, Scotland’s builders have set out their strategy for growth, including a five pillar plan to achieve sustainable development...
UK construction work is expected to grow over the next two years, generating significant profit due to a surge in major infrastructure projects…
New figures...
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