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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 …
First HS2 anti-sonic boom tunnel completed
Two extensions have been added to the southern portal of HS2’s longest tunnel to prevent sonic booms being created by the high-speed trains The HS2 anti-sonic boom tunnel is HS2’s longest tunnel, the …
Wates handed £111m Parliament job after tender fails again
Wates has been given the job of repairing Parliament’s crumbling Victora Tower after the competitive tender process for the job failed for a second time. Construction News revealed in April 2024 that …
Government provides additional £2bn funding to accelerate delivery of affordable homes
The chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a £2bn injection of new grant funding to help to deliver up to 18,000 new social and affordable homes. The investment was described as a down payment from th …
Architect Opportunities at RSHP: Join a World-Renowned Design Team in London
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP), one of the world's leading architectural firms, is expanding their London team with exciting opportunities for talented architects. Known for their innovative d …
Recruitment process for chief construction advisor to start ‘shortly’
Government to appoint individual to oversee initial regulatory reforms ahead of policy prospectus due this autumn The government will start the process to appoint a new chief construction advisor “sho …
Balfour Beatty battles £34m defects claim over 2009 job
The UK’s biggest contractor is engaged in a drawn-out £34.4m legal case over defects at a London student accommodation site it completed in 2009. Balfour Beatty has denied allegations it was responsib …
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