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Housing planning approvals hit decade-low

The Home Builders Federation latest report has shown that the number of housing planning approvals has hit its lowest point since 2014.

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National Highways announce the final stages of M27 motorway upgrade

National Highways has announced the final stages of the M27 motorway upgrade, which includes the installation of a new lane, resulting in four lanes becoming available for traffic in each direction.

New image of Farnworth town centre regeneration revealed

New image released by social impact developer Capital&Centric reveals ongoing plans to transform Farnworth town centre into a vibrant community.

Caledonian to supply new modular accommodation at RAF Lossiemouth

Caledonian, working with Robertson Construction as part of the Lossiemouth Development Programme, are set to shape the infrastructure requirements needed for expansion at RAF Lossiemouth.

Kier appointed to build £107m digital campus in Gloucester

Kier has been appointed by Gloucester City Council and Reef Group to build a digital campus in Gloucester named 'The Forum' with construction expected to begin in March.

HS2 opens new factory as work begins on UK’s longest railway bridge

HS2 began production of 1,000 huge concrete segments this week as the construction effort intensifies on the UK's largest railway bridge.

Delivery of £54m Glass Futures Centre of Excellence development begins

Glass Futures, Network Space Developments, St Helens Borough Council, Liverpool City Region, MPs Marie Rimmer and Connor McGinn and contractor Bowmer & Kirkland welcomed UKRI and BEIS to the St. Helens site, to mark the ground-breaking of the Glass Futures Centre of Excellence.

New landmark exhibition space celebrated by the city of Stoke-on-Trent

The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent celebrate £5.4m landmark exhibition space constructed by Morgan Sindall, and project managed by Pick Everard, which now houses an original WW2 aircraft.

Building balanced communities to prevent homelessness

A balanced community offers a variety of housing types, creating a ladder that meets the needs of different people at different stages in their lives. JDA Architects, tells us how building a balanced community can help prevent homelessness.

Housing industrialisation blueprint to transform house building

AIMCH will present a housing industrialisation blueprint at the Futurebuild exhibition at the ExCeL London conference centre on 1 and 2 March.

A three pronged approach to facing construction challenges head on

From stock shortages to the skills gap, the construction industry has faced all manner of challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. Adrian Buttress, managing director at PermaGroup, discusses his approach to the ongoing crisis and how he’s been tackling it head on.

Graham to deliver 149-bed student accommodation in Edinburgh

Glencairn Properties has appointed Graham to design and build 149-bed student studios and cluster flats in Edinburgh.

UK new home registrations increased by 25% in 2021, reports NHBC

NHBC reports good news for the house building industry with 153,339 new home registrations in 2021, an increase of 25% on 2020.

Watts Group Limited secure place on LHC’s MDC1 Framework

Watts Group Limited have announced that they’ve been successful in the tender process to supply LHC with building surveying, employer’s agent and principal designer services for their Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services (MDC1 Framework) over the next 6 year period.

Orbit secures £1.4m SHDF funding to lower carbon emissions in homes

Orbit has secured £1.4m Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 1 funding, which will work with the West Midlands Combined Authority and Stratford-on-Avon District Council to upgrade 136 properties.

Planning permission granted for 16 new homes for rough sleepers

An adult learning centre will be converted into 10 homes for rough sleepers and six more self-contained SoloHaus MMC homes will be installed on-site.

Notting Hill Genesis submit planning application for Hackney Wick development

Notting Hill Genesis have submitted planning applications to transform London Legacy Development Corporation sites around Hackney Wick station into a new neighbourhood centre.

Suppliers appointed to £100m SHED framework

18 suppliers have been appointed to the £100m Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework launched by Procurement for Housing.

LHC invites public sector professionals to join framework webinar

Public sector professionals are invited to join LHC's 'The Future of Frameworks: Constructing the Gold Standard' webinar.

Sutcliffe MD believes construction will overcome all obstacles in 2022

Sean Keyes, managing director at civil & structural engineering firm Sutcliffe, believes the construction industry will overcome all obstacles in 2022.

CLL gets green light to build new affordable homes development

Connected Living London (CLL) has been given the go-ahead by Enfield Council to bring forward its new affordable homes development by Cockfosters London Underground station.

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