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The real value of data for your planning and decommissioning strategy

Ceri-Ann Droog, global digital director at Atkins, examines the benefits of data for your planning, construction design, decommissioning strategy and more.

MP Florence Eshalomi scraps South Bank redevelopment plans

Florence Eshalomi, MP for Vauxhall, has objected to South Bank redevelopment plans, after a planning application was submitted to redevelop the former ITV London Studios.

LHC’s new £20m K7 framework officially opens for kitchen suppliers and manufacturers

Kitchen suppliers and manufacturers can now apply to be part of LHC's new four-year public sector K7 framework, worth £20m.

Willmott Dixon appointed to deliver Bassaleg Comprehensive School upgrade

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Newport City Council to deliver the Bassaleg Comprehensive School upgrade, which will create over 300 extra school places and help to meet demand in the area.

Tilbury Douglas appointed to deliver Catterick Integrated Care Campus

Tilbury Douglas has been appointed to deliver the detailed design phase of the construction of the new Catterick Integrated Care Campus.

Collinson Construction begins work on Eden District Council net zero HQ

Collinson Construction has started work on a new major project that will create a net zero HQ for Eden District Council, using Passivhaus design principles.

Planning agreed for Overstone Green development in Northampton

Outline planning permission has been approved for 1600 new homes and a major commercial area at Overstone Green development, Northampton .

BAM appointed to deliver Holyrood Academy expansion in Somerset

BAM, in partnership with Futures for Somerset, the Local Education Partnership has been appointed by Somerset County Council to deliver the £7m Holyrood Academy expansion in Somerset.

BESA updates security following online testing fraud

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has carried out a full review and updated its security procedures following online testing fraud.

How can planning consultants engage with hard to reach communities?

Shona Snow, LHC head of procurement, explores how planning consultants can engage with hard to reach voices in communities, with the help of Built-ID.

HS2 unveils noise cancelling Chiltern Tunnel north portal design

HS2 has revealed the Chiltern Tunnel north portal designs, which is designed to be noise cancelling, to cut noise from trains entering and exiting the tunnel at speeds of up to 320km/h.

Plans submitted for new Ancoats canalside community

Capital&Centric and Kamani Property Group have submitted plans to create a vibrant Ancoats canalside community at Manchester’s Ancoats Works.

Living space starts work on affordable EPC A-rated homes in Bedfordshire

Living Space has commenced construction on 57 EPC A-rated homes in Bedfordshire, for affordable housing provider Stonewater.

Wates announces ‘highest ever’ operating profit at £40m

Wates Group has reported its highest-ever operating profit of £40m, securing £2.3bn of new work during 2021, and ended the year with a record forward order book of £7.1bn, up 7% from its previous record in 2020.

UKGBC publish guidance toolkit to scale delivery of built environment

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today published a guidance toolkit prioritising the delivery of social value across built environment projects.

VSM gets green light for new Nine Elms residential tower

VSM, a joint venture between VINCI UK Developments Ltd and St. Modwen Ltd, has received planning permission for a new 26-storey Nine Elms residential tower in London.

Interclass to appointed deliver £5m Wednesbury health centre

Interclass has been appointed by Sandwell Council to deliver the new state-of-the-art Wednesbury health centre, a £5m project procured through the Constructing West Midlands framework.

Tilbury Douglas partners with CRADLE to launch pregnancy loss service

Pregnancy loss charity CRADLE has partnered with Tilbury Douglas to launch its first pregnancy loss service in Wales, at the £130m refurbishment of the Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil.

Non-payment protection: Top tips for construction subcontractors

What steps can construction subcontractors take to protect themselves against non-payment? Find advice from Arbicon here.

Henry Boot Construction to build landmark Pound’s Park in Sheffield

Henry Boot Construction has been appointed to deliver Pound’s Park, a new public park in Sheffield, with work set to get underway this month.

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