Posted: 4th June, 2021
More new images of the proposals for The Island Quarter in Nottingham have been released as part of an event which marks the progress of works on Canal Turn, the opening phase of the development. The images show an updated masterplan for the site, which showcases increased amounts of green space and the positioning of... Read More
Posted: 4th June, 2021
Homes England has announced the launch of a Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System on 1st September 2021, with initial applications having opened on Monday, 24th May 2021. Those building homes will find it easier than ever to access Homes England land, thanks to a revamp of the UK Government’s delivery agency’s approach to land disposals.... Read More
Posted: 3rd June, 2021
As the country starts to open up again, thanks to the easing of lockdown restrictions, high streets in England are set to see a funding boost. The Future High Streets Fund will see money for improved transport links, more new homes and the transformation of underused spaces. In total, 72 English high streets, from Penzance... Read More
Posted: 2nd June, 2021
Alan Wilson is managing director of ModuleCo Healthcare in this feature he looks a taking on the NHS backlog in operations and how modular facilities can help this. Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed significant strain on our NHS, with the BBC reporting that an estimated 4.7million people are now awaiting surgical procedures. In... Read More
Posted: 2nd June, 2021
Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland has released a free online ‘Self-Build Manager’ tool to help self-builders project manage the build process of their dream home. Thanks to the Self-Build Manager, those building their own homes will be able to upload and securely share design plans, documents and images, as well as managing tasks and setting deadlines.... Read More
Posted: 2nd June, 2021
Winvic Construction has been awarded the eighth contract to build a net zero carbon industrial warehouse at the 700-acre SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway (SLPEMG). This is the first speculative development at the park, which is adjacent to East Midlands Airport and 1.5 miles from the A42/M42. The £9 million project is set to... Read More
Posted: 1st June, 2021
Work has commenced on the new Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary School in North Swindon. The school has been designed by HLM Architects working in partnership with Reds10. The school is for the Department for Education (DfE) and is set to be operated by the Educate Together Academy Trust, which provides an ethical and values-based... Read More
Posted: 1st June, 2021
Thousands of residents who live in tower blocks in Leeds are set to benefit from cheaper and more reliable heating. Leeds City Council has confirmed that it is planning to connect 26 tower blocks to cheaper and greener heating and has appointed a contractor to deliver the £24 million upgrading project work by 2024. A... Read More
Posted: 1st June, 2021
Plans which will transform Skegness and will see the development of a sustainable urban extension to the west of the town have been revealed. Proposals for the Skegness Gateway, to be the subject of a Local Development Order (LDO) with East Lindsey District Council later this year, show an all-encompassing scheme which will provide hundreds... Read More
Posted: 31st May, 2021
Local councils are to receive enhanced support when it comes to building houses, after Homes England cut the ribbon on its Local Government Capacity Centre. As part of the initiative, Homes England is inviting officers to take part in a Summer Learning Programme, which will see knowledge sharing on a wide range of topics including... Read More
