LocalGov elections: Being vigilant ahead of the local elections
Ahead of the local elections next month, Owen Prendeville, Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), offers tips for protecting against cyber attacks.
UltraCrete wins Employment and Skills Award at RSTA Annual Conference
18/04/2024 UltraCrete are delighted to announce that they have been presented with the coveted Employment and Skills Award at the 2024 RSTA Annual Conference. |
Social housing investment could boost economy by over £50bn
26/02/2024 Much more investment in the construction of social housing could boost the economy by a dramatic £51.2bn, according to a new analysis. |
Rowley rules out pre-election nutrient neutrality law change
21/12/2023 The Government has confirmed it will not be introducing primary legislation on nutrient neutrality in the current Parliament. |
Skills shortage ‘putting brakes’ on net zero
12/12/2023 The skills shortage is undermining efforts to reduce carbon emissions and effectively tackle the climate crisis, local authority leaders in London have warned. |
‘Stark inconsistency’ across London on Build to Rent
08/11/2023 Planning policy across London boroughs ‘could do far more’ to provide a comprehensive basis for the delivery of Built to Rent (BtR) schemes, a report has argued. |
‘Landmark’ green energy network gains pace in Bradford
18/09/2023 Plans have progressed for a district heat network in Bradford, which developers say will be the largest of its kind in the UK. |
Council orders removal of insulation made by Grenfell firm
14/07/2023 The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has ordered the removal of insulation made by a firm that was implicated in the Grenfell tragedy. |
More than 1,250 clean energy projects await construction
12/07/2023 There are 1,262 clean energy schemes that are awaiting construction despite having planning permission, the LGA has said. |
Council chiefs call for new housing deals
03/07/2023 New local housing deals should be given to every area in England by 2025 in order to spark a ‘generational step-change’ in council housebuilding, LGA says. |
Seven senior public sector figures given seats at framework provider’s top table
24/04/2023 The non-executive directors appointed to not-for-profit construction framework provider LHC Procurement Group hail from housing associations across Britain. |
Domus Ventilation’s Solis Air Brick wins London Construction Awards
05/12/2022 Domus Ventilation is thrilled to announce its Solis Air Brick™ has won the Product Innovation of the Year award at the London Construction Awards. |
Council sets up development company following collapse of contractor
07/11/2022 Bolsover District Council has agreed to set up a new development company after its preferred contractor, Woodhead Construction, went into administration. |
Calls for a national tall buildings policy
24/01/2022 A charity has called for a new tall buildings policy to stop high-rises undermining the form and character of cities. |
Developers given deadline to fix cladding crisis
10/01/2022 Developers have been warned they could face legal action or future restrictions on funding and procurement if they fail to remove unsafe cladding. |
Construction Playbook: A roadmap to a better way
19/07/2021 Mark Robinson reviews the impact of the government’s Construction Playbook, after its first six months since publication. |
Helping councils create greener construction sites
23/06/2021 Dave Luscombe explains how local authorities can help to deliver a cleaner construction environment, with ECV (Emissions Compliance Verification) for construction machinery. |
Supporting local authorities to level up economies
19/05/2021 How can the construction industry support the public sector to achieve the government’s ambition of levelling up? Paul Kelly reports. |
Pilot phase launched for government-backed 'value toolkit'
29/04/2021 The Construction Innovation Hub has launched the pilot phase for its 'Value Toolkit', designed to drive better social, environmental, and economic outcomes in the built environment. |
Social value: More than metrics
05/02/2021 With public sector construction projects forming the cornerstone of the UK’s economic recovery, Mark Robinson explains why a new approach to social value will be integral to building back better. |
Jenrick extends affordable homes scheme
06/07/2020 Councils will have a year longer to build affordable homes after construction stalled during the pandemic. |
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Construction spend must deliver social value, argues report
30/06/2020 Construction spend must deliver more ‘tangible social impact’ to support disadvantaged communities post-Covid, according to a new report. |
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Protecting local businesses and economies
12/05/2020 Steve Bratt is calling on local government to engage in collaborative discussions to help resolve contractual disputes arising from the pandemic. |
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Homes for Heroes calls for 100,000 affordable key worker homes
12/05/2020 The UK’s 15 largest housing associations have joined forces to call for 100,000 affordable new homes for key workers over the next five years. |
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Construction contract clauses can prevent Covid-19 legal battles
05/05/2020 Adrian Hill explains what local authorities need to do to navigate the potential implications of Covid-19 to delays on project completions within NEC contracts agreements. |
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Lost in translation: sustainability down the construction supply chain
08/01/2020 Luke Deamer, Erica Russell and Jacquetta Lee explore sustainability down the construction supply chain. |
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Developers offered loans to build new schools
10/10/2019 Housing developers will be given loans from the Government to build new schools before new properties are finished. |
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Rise in digital construction
04/10/2019 Lee Ramsey explains how digital construction can help local authorities create better buildings and stronger communities. |
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MPs call for modern construction methods to solve housing crisis
03/07/2019 The Government must encourage the use of modern construction methods to solve the housing crisis, MPs have warned. |
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Building on 'brownfield' sites at five-year low
03/06/2019 Construction on derelict land has fallen to a five-year low while development in countryside areas has increased, according to the latest figures. |
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Councils fear Swansea construction giant could be 'Welsh Carillion'
15/03/2019 Swansea-based construction giant Dawnus was today on the brink of collapse and expected to call in administrators Grant Thornton. |
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Brokenshire announces ‘stronger’ regulatory framework to improve building safety
19/12/2018 Council leaders have welcomed moves to tighten up building safety standards – but say it should be backed by regulation rather than relying on good will. |
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Construction ‘booming’ in North West, figures reveal
11/10/2018 The construction industry is booming in the North West of England, according to the latest figures. |
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Liverpool hospital to be built despite Carillion collapse
27/09/2018 The building of the New Royal Liverpool Hospital, whose future was in question after the collapse of Carillion, is to restart, the Government has announced. |
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UK's infrastructure output increased by just £70 per person between 1997 and 2017
09/07/2018 Infrastructure output in the UK has only increased by £70 per person in the past two decades, new research has revealed. |
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Building control interventions worth nearly £2bn, academics find
19/06/2018 The net economic benefit of public service building control interventions in construction projects could be as high as £1.85bn, new research suggests. |
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Auditors tell councils to ‘learn lessons’ from school wall collapse
04/04/2018 Auditors have called on councils in Scotland to ‘learn lessons’ from the collapse of a school wall in Edinburgh. |
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Building a future: women in construction
26/03/2018 Women working in the construction industry are very much in the minority, but they could be a valuable source of much-needed skills. Mark Whitehead attended a round table discussion focusing on the issue and considering some solutions. |
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Construction professionals support ban on combustible materials on high-rise buildings
21/02/2018 Almost three-quarters (74%) of construction industry professionals believe that using combustible materials on mid-, high-rise and sensitive buildings should be banned, according to a new survey. |
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Think tank calls for ‘skills levy’ on construction industry
01/12/2017 A leading think tank has called on the Government to introduce a levy in the construction industry to boost skills training as part of a plan for Brexit. |
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Snap election blamed for delays in public sector building starts
11/08/2017 The number of new building projects in the public sector fell by 10% in part because of the snap general election in June, according to construction analysts. |
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Westminster consultation on tall buildings ‘not about skyscrapers’, council insists
28/03/2017 Westminster CC in London has launched a consultation on whether to consturct more tall buildings to cope with a growing need for housing and office space. |
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Regional cities enjoy ‘record levels’ of construction activity
01/02/2017 The UK’s regional cities are experiencing record levels of construction activity as real estate surveys reveal ‘buoyant’ developer sentiment. |
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Skills shortage in construction at ‘breaking point’, survey reveals
22/08/2016 The skills shortage in construction is at ‘breaking point’ and negatively affecting the quality of public sector projects being delivered, according to survey. |
Shell is helping power the journey towards a circular paving industry with Shell Bitumen LT R, a new product for roads that uses plastics destined for landfill as part of the additives to make the bitumen.
Effective Energy Group is now offering its support to the 40 Local Authorities who have received a share of the £430m to deliver their projects on the ground by surveying properties and installing measures.
Dougie Belmore explains how one of the main interfaces between you and Bacs is about to change.
