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Alliance Leisure Gets All ISG Affected Developments Back On Track 19/02/2025 In the wake of ISG Construction’s sudden collapse, Alliance Leisure has successfully brought all affected leisure development projects back on track.
Councils work to manage impact from collapse of major contractor 23/09/2024 Councils across England and Wales are working to manage the impact to a string of major infrastructure projects following the collapse of building firm ISG.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rise in digital construction 04/10/2019 Lee Ramsey explains how digital construction can help local authorities create better buildings and stronger communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.