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Affordable homes in Bolton at Horwich Golf Club gain planning permission

Northstone’s plans for a 208 home energy efficient development, including 71 affordable homes in Bolton at the Horwich Golf Club site, have been approved by Bolton Council.

Is modular housing the solution to the housing crisis?

Modular housing could be the solution to the housing crisis, delivering houses 50% faster and half emissions in the process , Make UK Modular has claimed.

Land & Water awarded Thames water river restoration project framework contract

The Thames water river restoration project will re-establish the river’s resilience and fish habitats through multiple improvements of the waterways.

What will carbon neutral targets mean for planners and the construction industry?

Carbon neutral targets are likely to cause challenges for local authorities and add pressure to planning & building control departments.

Plans approved for Rushey Mead social housing development in Leicester

Leicester City Council grants planning permission for a new social housing development in Rushey Mead to alleviate pressures on the city's social housing system.

HICSA skills academy in Sunderland to be delivered by Tolent

Tolent has been awarded a £15m contract to build the HICSA skills academy in Sunderland, which will provide ‘next generation skills for next generation homes’.

£5.17m Alderley Park bioscience campus project completed by Caddick Construction

A £5.17m Alderley Park bioscience campus project delivering 3,000 sq m of new laboratories and workspace has been completed by Caddick Construction.

Can you end court proceedings early by using adjudication?

Arbicon explain whether a case that is the subject of ongoing arbitration or court proceedings can be referred to adjudication.

National Highways appoints Winvic to emergency bridge repair project

Winvic Construction Ltd has been awarded its first contract within National Highways’ new Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) to carry out an emergency bridge repair.

Will the housing market crash in 2022?

As property prices fall the first time this year, industry voices are beginning to wonder if a housing market crash is on the horizon for the UK. PBC Today explores the reasons a housing market crash may-or may not- happen.

Camden Council agrees deal with HS2 to rehouse residents at Regent’s Park estate

HS2 Ltd, the Department for Transport, and Camden Council have agreed on a deal in principle to rehouse residents impacted by the construction work on Regent’s Park estate.

Kex Gill re-alignment to be carried out by Sisk

The Kex Gill re-alignment project on the A59 has been awarded to John Sisk & Son by North Yorkshire County Council, pending funding approval from the DfT.

Balfour Beatty appointed to £4bn SCAPE Civil Engineering frameworks

Balfour Beatty has been appointed as the sole contractor to the combined £4 billion SCAPE Civil Engineering frameworks.

United Living Group completes Lewisham fire safety and improvement project

The Lewisham fire safety and improvement project replacing dangerous cladding on Hatfield Close and Gerrard House tower blocks has been completed

£8m Dundee regeneration development shortlisted for landscape and public realm project award

Waterfront Place in Dundee has been nominated for the landscape and public realm project award at the Architect’s Journal Awards 2022.

Kier to deliver net zero carbon in operation school in Maghull

Kier has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a new net zero carbon in operation school for Deyes High School in Maghull.

New Construction Leadership Council strategy announced

A new Construction Leadership Council strategy has been announced, setting out long term goals for developing sustainability, safety and skills.

Westminster homeless accommodation project from St Mungo’s gets the green light

St Mungo’s Westminster homelessness accommodation project, on the 217 Harrow Road site has been given the go-ahead by Westminster City Council

Morgan Sindall secures spot on Kent school building framework 

Morgan Sindall Construction’s Southern Home Counties Business has been appointed to Kent County Council’s (KCC) £500m Property Construction Partnership Framework.

Mini-budget 2022: Industry reacts to Liz Truss stamp duty cut

Industry experts respond to the 2022 mini-budget which will see stamp duty cut under plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and boost the economy.

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