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Getting on the social value front foot ahead of February’s Procurement Act

With the Procurement Act looming, the way construction firms see - and see fit to report on - social value has to change. Catherine Manning, programme director at MeasureUp and board trustee at Social Value International, explains why the sector must look beyond apprenticeships to stay apace in this emerging field

Scottish Water seeks partner for £800m investment programme

Tenders are open for a Scottish Water investment programme worth £800m. Discover more about the programme here.

Autumn Budget 2024: A shot in the arm the housebuilding industry needs?

Rachel Reeves delivered the hotly anticipated 2024 Autumn Budget on 30th October - The speech not only outlined the economy’s health, but the government’s plans to reset the trajectory and lay out plans for housebuilding during the course of the parliament.

Measuring the economic footprint of home building

A new report from the Home Builders Federation measures the economic footprint of home building beyond the bricks and mortar

Online mapping toolkit developed for 1.5m home target

A team at the University of Manchester are developing an online mapping toolkit to advise housebuilding. Read more about the kit here.

UKCW makes welcome return to Birmingham

UK Construction Week (UKCW) made a welcome return to the NEC in October, with a string of exclusive launches, a star-studded line-up of speakers, international pavilions from across the globe and a host of new features across three busy days

Activity-based design: The key to unlock new settlements?

Mike Axon, global director of transport at SLR, discusses the need to plan new towns around new standards to thrive. Read his insight here.

Build Warranty® debuts exciting new look for client and partner apps!

At Build Warranty®, we’re committed to providing our clients and partners with the best tools and resources to support their construction projects. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the latest version of LDI Tech® for our Build Warranty apps!

Industry reacts to 2024 Autumn budget

The 2024 Autumn budget has seen mixed reactions from experts within the construction industry. Read some of the key takeaways here.

The growing concern of cable theft: How you can protect your sites

Orbis protects describes the rise of cable theft and what risks are posed by the act. Read more about how to prevent the crime here.

Labour delivers their first Autumn Budget- but is construction being left behind?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the first Autumn Budget from a Labour Government in 14 years, stating her intention to 'restore economic stability' through increased investment and taxation.

Laing O’Rourke emission targets approved by SBTI

SBTI have approved Laing O'Rourke's emission targets after announcing an update to them. Read more about what this means for the Group here.

What to expect in the October Budget for UK construction

With the October Budget to be announced in detail on Wednesday, read here about what the construction industry can expect to see.

Reimagining England’s planning system

For years, England has grappled with a cycle of missed housing targets, a pattern that stems from a planning system that is no longer fit for purpose, argues Anthony Pollard, head of economics at Turley

How can the construction industry meet the Future Homes Standard regulations in 2025?

Darren York, director of EPS Trenchless Solutions, discusses the Future Homes Standard and meeting the requirements. Read what he shares here.

Build Warranty® makes a strong debut at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2024

In their debut appearance at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2024, Build Warranty® affirmed their place as market leader in the structural warranty sector.

CPA’s construction autumn forecast shows optimism

The Construction Product Association's construction autumn forecast tells of a returning optimism in the sector, find out why here.

Revisions to the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) are coming: How do businesses prepare?

Lars Rensing, the CEO of Protokol, a digital passport solutions provider, discusses the revisions to the EU's Construction Products Regulation and how businesses can prepare for the changes.

Sub-contractor insolvencies worst hit in industry

The construction industry remains the hardest hit for insolvencies, with sub-contractor insolvencies taking the most blows.

RTPI proposes route map for navigating housing targets

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is proposing a "route map" to help local authorities to more clearly navigate housing targets.

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