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The future of sustainable building and construction: Understanding material circularity

Yearning for sustainable solutions in construction? Discover how material circularity could revolutionise the future of building practices.

UK construction industry witnesses 16.5% increase in new orders

The UK construction sector is experiencing a resurgence in confidence, primarily driven by a 16.5% increase in new orders recorded in the second quarter of 2024. This upturn signifies a positive shift in the industry's landscape, as highlighted the most recent UK Construction Market Outlook Report.

Academy delivers at RTPI Planning and Design Hybrid Seminar

The Police Crime Prevention Academy has been supporting the South West Regional meeting of the Royal Town Planning Institute with the continuing professional development (CPD) of their staff.

How will Trump’s win impact the insurance market?

As Donald Trump prepares for a second term as president, the world of insurance is keenly watching to see his impact on the US market and international relations

“Harder” to be SME housebuilder than five years ago, says HBF report

The Home Builders Federation has published their latest State of Play, detailing the key issues that SME housebuilders face.

Gleeds reappointed for NHS Wales frameworks

Gleeds have been appointed to the NHS Wales frameworks for the fifth time to work on several projects in the country.

Government Older People’s Housing Taskforce support RIBA housing recommendations

The Older People’s Housing Taskforce has published a report echoing RIBA housing recommendations for an ageing population.

Housing Minister confirms £3bn credit guarantees for housebuilders

The government has confirmed additional funding guarantees for SME housebuilders to support the construction of 20,000 homes.

National Highways could drive housing delivery, say Lichfields

Lichfields have published a report into how National Highways is well positioned to help drive housing delivery in the UK, in line with new government goals.

Hatfield’s One Town Centre development achieves Secured by Design Gold Awards

Residential apartments and commercial units within Hatfield’s One Town Centre development have achieved Secured by Design (SBD) Gold Awards for their security features, the highest recognition for excellence in security and crime prevention.

Scottish Water accepting bids for new water infrastructure enterprise

Scottish Water has opened bids for Delivery Vehicle 4, the latest investment programme for water infrastructure throughout the country.

HS2 announces new rail systems contractors

HS2 have announced four winners of their rail systems contracts programme to deliver the next stages of the railway.

Glenigan Construction Industry Forecast predicts boom from 2025

The latest Glenigan Construction Industry Forecast predicts increase in project starts and economic growth in 2025 and 2026.

BPF calls for Invest 2035 paper to focus on property growth

The BPF has sent a submission to the latest industrial strategy green paper, Invest 2035, stating the property sector will be crucial to economic growth.

Contract Works Insurance: Safeguarding your project from start to finish

Clarke Williams takes an in-depth look at how the contract works insurance covers ongoing projects, protects against unexpected events, and ensures that UK contractors and developers can complete their jobs without undue financial strain.

UPDATE: Winners announced for £80m National Professional Services Framework – full list

Procure Partnerships Framework reveals the 95 consultants awarded a place on its National Professional Services Framework, with 80% of them being SMEs.

Sport & the City: Inspiring a new approach to stadium design

The design approach of stadiums needs to shift from inward looking facilities to places that have an inclusive and engaging relationship to their surrounding urban context and become hubs of community activity.

New ONS construction stats show growth for industry, but concern for future projects

The release of the ONS construction stats for 2023 shows a year of record-breaking growth as well as a concerning decline in future projects.

CIH supports Welsh social housing report amid crisis

The Senedd's local government and housing committee have published a report titled Social Housing Supply, making recommendations to the Welsh Parliament to increase the supply of social housing.

When will Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act be implemented?

Alex Parkes and Dave Baturst at Rodgers Leask explain how the delay of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act can affect developers.

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