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Client support framework, Mott MacDonald, Flooding, Environment Agency

Mott MacDonald to work on Environment Agency framework

Mott MacDonald has won a key place on the Client Support Framework (CSF) for the Environment Agency which will reduce the risk of flooding.
Innovation,

Transforming Construction: Driving innovation

Sam Stacey, challenge director, UKRI Transforming Construction, talks to PBC Today about why he took on the role, the key aims of the Transforming Construction Challenge and the future of precision manufacturing and offsite construction.
Housing benefits, London, GMB

Housing benefits cost government over £2 bn a year

A change of policy to shift away from housing benefits to direct provision of council housing is long overdue, it will save money in the long run too, says GMB London.

ISG tops contractor league table for July

ISG has topped Barbour ABI's Top 50 contractor league table for July 2019 with nine construction contracts worth £425m.
Travis Perkins Managed Services, One Manchester,

Travis Perkins Managed Services secures £2m Manchester contract

Travis Perkins Managed Services has signed a five-year partnership with One Manchester, worth up to £2m to provide materials and supply chain solutions across social housing properties.
Modern methods of construction,

Modern Methods of Construction: Good foundations or built up too much?

Ian Atkinson and Ryan Lavers of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson examine the rise of Modern Methods of Construction and whether they are having the impact predicted.
Housing delivery, local authorities,

Why are councils returning to direct delivery of housing?

Local authorities are providing housing again. Why is this, how is it being achieved and what could be done to support councils? Professor Janice Morphet of University College London discusses new research looking at these questions.
Historic buildings, Peter cox

Restoring historic buildings is in the nation’s interest

Richard Walker, manager at Peter Cox, discusses the firm’s work in historic buildings affected by damp, woodworm infestations, structural damage and more.
Planning permission, plans, CALA Homes,

Planning permission secured for historic capital school

Planning permission has been approved for the sensitive redevelopment of one of south Edinburgh’s best-known buildings and a former school for the blind.
residential scheme, Bury, planning,

Bury residential scheme gets the nod

Bury Council’s planning committee has granted outline planning permission for a 108-unit residential scheme close to the town centre.
housing crisis, social housing, National Housing Federation

We finally know the cost of ending the housing crisis

New modelling from the National Housing Federation reveals the government needs to spend around £146bn to deliver the social housing the UK needs.
investment contract, Clarion Housing,

Clarion Housing signs three 20-year investment contracts

Engie, Wates and United Living have been selected as the preferred bidders to deliver Clarion Housing Group’s 20-year investment contract.
Construction manager of the year awards, Chartered Institute of Building, CIOB

Construction manager of the year awards 2019 finalists

The shortlist for the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Construction Manager of the Year Awards 2019 has been revealed.
residential development, graham, Weavers Quay

Graham completes Weavers Quay residential development

Graham has completed building work at Weavers Quay, the waterfront build-to-rent scheme in New Islington, East Manchester.
smart cities, data science,

How data can build the smart cities of the future

Nathan Sykes, tech writer for Kolabtree, discusses the role of data science in smart cities and how urban planners depend on data to learn about housing trends and transportation habits.
Bishopsgate Goodsyard,

Revised plans submitted for Bishopsgate Goodsyard regeneration

Hammerson and Ballymore have submitted revised plans for the regeneration of Bishopsgate Goodsyard which include 500 homes of which 50% will be affordable.
unsafe gas work, EGP,

EGP fined for unsafe gas work that left 60 properties at...

EGP Building Services Limited (EGP) has been fined £280,000 for unsafe gas work which resulted in fires at two occupied properties on a new housing development in Warwickshire.
climate pledge, BESA,

BESA urges members to support industry-led climate pledge

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has backed historic industry-led declarations committed to tackling the ‘crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss’.
central wards, housing standards

Licensing scheme to improve Bristol’s rental housing standards

An initiative that aims to improve housing standards for multiple occupancy, privately rented properties in Bristol’s central wards started this week.
built environment sector deal, negotiations, government

Government opens negotiations on built environment sector deal

Following a process of early engagement, the UK Government is now entering into formal negotiations on a built environment sector deal.
joint venture, ED Group, London residential,

JV announces acquisition of £17m project in King’s Cross

Prime Pacific and ED Group has announced the formation of a strategic joint venture targeting the central London residential development sector.
Old Oak Common, Hs2,

Demolition of Great Western sheds complete at HS2’s Old Oak Common

HS2 has completed the demolition of the former Great Western Railway sheds at Old Oak Common as work continues to prepare the way for the high-speed rail project’s West London super-hub.
Construction procurement, Ron Fraser

Why we must reform the way we procure our infrastructure

Ron Fraser, executive director of Construction Scotland, discusses why the construction industry must reform the way they procure infrastructure.
the landmark building, developers, Derby,

How developers and planners can meet the needs of local plans

Stephen Pratt at Godwin Developments, discusses securing planning approval for the Landmark building, which is set to become Derby’s tallest building.
property flood resilience,

£2.9m funding to boost property flood resilience

Communities across England are set to be better protected against the impacts of flooding thanks to £2.9m of government investment, environment minister Thérèse Coffey has confirmed.
Local Plan, Cheshire West

Cheshire West and Chester adopt part two of its local plan

Cheshire West and Chester Council Members have adopted the Cheshire West and Chester Local Plan (Part Two) presented to full Council.