The latest figures from NHBC indicate that house building remains on a slightly muted but overall steady keel, with completions dulled but regional increases noted outside of London.
Callsafe Services Limited has been providing health and safety advice, assistance and training to our clients, and our clients’ projects, since 1987. Our clients...
Rob Oliver, Chief Executive, CEA (Construction Equipment Association) talks about the recent Budget and how it affects the construction equipment sector.
In his HS2 Plus...
Government plans will make it easier and cheaper to build homes to high standard.
Currently house builders face a myriad of different standards to implement...
Local government leaders in Stoke-on-Trent say that the transformational growth potential of the city’s HS2 proposals will play a major role in filling the...
Dr Gerry Wait, Director at Nexus Heritage provides an overview of Desk-based Assessments and their importance in early-stage heritage advice.
A Desk-based Assessment (DBA) is...
Dr Mike Heyworth, Director of the Council for British Archaeology, details the vital contribution of expert archaeological advice to guide planning authorities.
Rarely a week...
The Environment Agency explains how communities can take steps to prepare for flooding.
Flooding can be devastating and it poses a risk to life, property...
A coordinated approach to training and educating those involved with asbestos is crucial. Terry Slater, Director at SMH Training & Scientific Services LTD explains...
James Ritchie, Head of Corporate Affairs at APS details the challenges the CDM sector is currently facing in terms of capability…
Those who bleat that CDM...
The Supreme Court has today (22 January 2014) unanimously dismissed the appeals against HS2.
Responding to the ruling Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said:
“We welcome that the...
Angus Saunders Principal Project Officer at Brent Council highlights how CIL can be used for sustainable growth and development.
Brent recently introduced the Community Infrastructure...
A major milestone for HS2 is reached as the first piece of legislation receives the go-ahead.
The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act received Royal...
Changes to help simplify the planning process are to be phased in as part of the Red Tape Challenge.
Unnecessary red tape that is no longer needed...
Following on from the Community Infrastructure Levy consultation, a new report sets out further Regulatory Reforms.
The Community Infrastructure Levy, introduced in 2010, allows local...
Claire Cope, Head of Local Engagement at Turley Associates gauges the true value of community engagement programmes.
The government’s localism agenda requires that developers lead...
In July 2013 a report on local government staff resources allocated to archaeology and building conservation was issued jointly by English Heritage, the Association...
Eighteen months from publication Suzan Yildiz, Head of Planning at Olswang LLP considers the operation of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in practice
From...
Chair of the Communities and Local Government Committee Clive Betts gives thought to changes to planning rules for homeowners.
A year has passed since Eric...
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