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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.

[VIDEO] World’s largest luffing cranes to work on Old Oak Common

The world's largest luffing cranes, Marr Contracting's M2480D, are set to work on HS2 to commence work on Old Oak Common station.

An ear to the ground: Re-flow discoveries at UK Construction Week

Read more about the innovative technology and industry conversations that were seen by Re-flow at UK Construction Week.

£8bn of developer contributions sat in local authority accounts

New research by the Home Builders Federation shows that an estimated £8bn of developer contributions is sitting in local authority accounts.

Treasury likely to change debt rule for infrastructure projects

The treasury gave its largest hint yet on Friday that they will change their own debt rule, in order to borrow more money to fund infrastructure projects.

Labour must prioritise funding, say Pick Everard and Lichfields

A review of Labour's first 100 days in power has been published, with industry respondents saying prioritising funding is key.

Heritage and listed buildings: Window retrofit checklist

Selectaglaze offers a handy window retrofit checklist to make retrofitting heritage or listed building projects easier.

NatWest SME growth tracker shows promise in construction

The NatWest SME growth tracker has shown a promising future for construction for small and medium enterprises.

RIBA Stirling prize 2024 awarded to Elizabeth Line

London's Elizabeth Line, by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and Atkins, has won the RIBA Stirling prize 2024 after being shortlisted in July

Government commits £68m to unlock brownfield sites

The UK Government has announced that they will commit £68m to unlock brownfield sites across 54 local authorities.

Arup study raises concerns about sustainability in Manchester development

A study by Arup has shown that sustainability in Manchester is a 'particular concern' and may be a shortcoming.

New CIS report shows NI housing crisis not slowing

A new CIS report has shown that Northern Ireland housebuilding has slowed throughout 2024 with "infrastructure bottlenecks" the cause.

[VIDEO] World’s largest crane lifts final ring at Hinkley Point C

The final steel liner ring for Hinkley Point C has been lifted by Big Carl, the world's largest crane at 250m tall.

Construction industry reacts to new industrial strategy

Yesterday the new industrial strategy was announced with no mention of construction. Today, industry experts share their opinion.

Plans submitted for large new town in East London

Plans have been submitted for a new town in East London, along the Thames bank, and backed by the London mayor, Sadiq Khan.

New government industrial strategy launches- with no mention of construction

A new government industrial strategy has been launched alongside a new advisory council in time for the international investment summit.

Kognitive joins Sterling DCS’ Implementer Programme to drive innovation and sustainability

Sterling DCS has announced the addition of Kognitive to the Implementer Programme, a partner scheme designed to deliver customised, sustainable construction technology.

Engineering services alliance welcomes retentions reporting legislation

ActuateUK, the engineering services alliance, has praised the introduction of cash retentions reporting legislation.

Government warned they will miss housing targets by a third

Research has shown that the government is likely to miss housing targets by 95,000 per year, or one third, at current pace.

Industry reacts to 0.4% fall in ONS construction output stats

The ONS released their construction output statistics last month, and industry experts have given their reactions to the stats.

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