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HS2 Curzon Street station redesign approved as timber roof axed
Revised plans for Birmingham’s landmark HS2 Curzon Street station have been approved, with a major design change seeing the timber-lined roof swapped for copper-coloured aluminium panels The Mace Drag …
London new home starts plunge 38% as Building Safety Act bites
New home registrations in London have slumped 38% as the capital becomes the only UK region to record a sharp fall in new housing starts.    
£2bn housing boost: A step forward, but more is needed to solve the crisis
Robbie Blackhurst, chair of the Centre for Construction Best Practice, analyses the Spring Statement and its likely impact on the housing crisis, skills and planning
New study finds 25% material savings through thickness optimisation in 3D printed concrete
A team of French researchers has announced a breakthrough in the sustainable use of materials in 3D printed concrete, introducing a novel optimisation framework that reduces material use by up to 25%— …
UK Launch for marXact Digital Surveying Solution, Helping Contractors Take Surveying Tasks Back In-house
Are you tired of waiting for surveyor availability for your projects? There’s now a new option that enables any worker to fill this gap, gaining flexibility whilst also saving projects significant tim …
CITB provides nearly £130m in grant support for construction employers
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its year-end figures for supporting construction employers and learners through its Grants Scheme. CITB provided nearly £130m in gran …
Carbon capture contract powers United Living to top league spot
A major carbon capture pipeline job saw utilities and property services contractor United Living top the latest Construction News monthly league table. Data from Glenigan showed that the £627m-turnove …
Bowmer & Kirkland lands Oxford’s £180m Fabrica scheme
Bowmer & Kirkland has been appointed main contractor for a 180,000 sq ft commercial development in Oxford.
World’s first carbon ratings system for cement and concrete launches
The cement industry has collaborated to produce a new ratings system for the carbon content of cement and concrete.
Government to fund 18,000 retrofit training places
DESNZ will boost green skills under its Warm Homes Plan through financial awards   
Planning and infrastructure reforms could deliver £7.5bn economic boost, government says
Reforms under the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to accelerate the delivery of new homes and major infrastructure could contribute between £3.2bn and £7.5bn to the economy, according to new governme …
Four towers on 2,000-home east London estate regeneration redesigned due to council’s daylight concerns
Hill Group and Poplar Harca’s proposals for the Teviot Estate in Poplar delayed again
Massive theme park heralds construction training opportunities for young people
The creation in the UK of one of Europe’s biggest theme parks will be good news for the construction industry, with the creation of 20,000 new jobs in the sector and a rise in training and apprentices …
Planning reform 2025: Will fast-tracking deliver on its promise?
With the UK housing crisis showing no signs of slowing, the government’s latest round of planning reform, announced in March 2025, aims to inject urgency and efficiency into a notoriously sluggish sys …
Esh Construction Breaks Ground on £13.1m Affordable Housing Scheme in Hull
North of England contractor partners with Together Housing to meet rising demand for high-quality, accessible homes.
New report: London Councils provides guidance for greener homes
Greater collaboration between leaseholders and local authorities, and exploration of potential legal changes, could help residents in leasehold flats save money on energy bills, according to new guida …
Prime Minister launches major boost for UK clean energy industry
Prime Minister brings forward £300 million for Great British Energy to invest in offshore wind supply chains ahead of the Future of Energy Security summit.
CPD: Changes introduced by the Building Safety Act
Construction lawyers from Osborne Clarke review in this CPD the new building safety legal framework and what developments the industry should expect in the future.
Developer plans £225m Notting Hill scheme
London property developer Valouran is planning a residential-led development Notting Hill’s Westbourne Grove with a gross development value of more than £225m.
KPF unveils plans for transformation of Oxford Circus tower
Retrofit and extension of 33 Cavendish Square being drawn up for Berkeley Estate Asset Management  KPF has unveiled plans for a transformation and extension of one of the tallest buildings in the West …
How live event engineering is transforming construction
Star Live is combining technical innovation and practical experience to revolutionise the conception and delivery of buildings The construction world is changing rapidly. Today’s developers, architect …
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