Posted: 1st June, 2023
New construction partners have been announced by public sector development partner hub South West Scotland (hub SW), with new agreements recently refreshed with their Tier 1 construction partners. The refresh is part of a commitment to reviewing the organisation’s construction partnerships every three years to ensure the highest quality projects are delivered for the people... Read More
Posted: 31st May, 2023
New proposals for the future of England’s motorways and major A-roads have been published as part of the Strategic Road Network Initial Report for 2025-2030. The plans aim to connect the country and grow the economy in an environmentally sustainable way. The report sets out National Highways’ advice to government on priorities for one of... Read More
Posted: 30th May, 2023
UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) is working with Bradford Council on its proposed Southern Gateway train station – a sustainable development focused regeneration project. UKIB’s Local Authority advisory service will provide strategic advice to Bradford Council on the delivery, finance and options for a proposed scheme which, alongside a new through station improving journey times to... Read More
Posted: 24th May, 2023
Homes England has launched its next five-year Strategic Plan, setting out how it will support the delivery of more good quality, affordable homes alongside the regeneration of towns and cities across England. There has been a notable shortage of housing across the country over a number of years, with government seeking to address the problem... Read More
Posted: 22nd May, 2023
Government proposals will see improved rewards and benefits offered to communities backing onshore wind farms. In order to encourage more uptake and community approval of onshore wind, Government proposals will see communities that wish to host onshore wind infrastructure benefiting directly from it. Alongside the benefits, communities will be put at heart of energy plans... Read More
Posted: 19th May, 2023
The latest monthly update from ONS on construction output shows that the industry is struggling with market conditions over the early part of the year. Output has increased by just 0.2% in volume terms over March, with just four out of the nine sectors seeing a rise. Main contributors to the monthly increase were infrastructure... Read More
Posted: 16th May, 2023
The newly formed Net Zero Council has conducted its first meeting where they have discussed options to help drive forward industry’s transition to net zero. Government wishes to put heads together with representatives from industry to support further carbon reduction amongst businesses across all sectors of the economy. The leaders of some of the world’s... Read More
Posted: 16th May, 2023
Magnox is ready to start a major decommissioning project to clean-up and demolish four ‘blower house’ superstructures at Berkeley site. Ross McAllister, Magnox programme delivery director said: “This is one of the largest decommissioning projects that Berkeley site has seen for several years. It was originally planned for the 2070’s so it is fantastic to... Read More
Posted: 10th May, 2023
Homes England has announced its appointed suppliers to the new DaRTS Framework. The DaRTS Framework, which will run from 2023–2027, has been introduced as the replacement for the Multidisciplinary Framework 2019-2023 and will deliver a broad range of built environment professional and technical services. Barry Cummins, Chief Development Officer at Homes England, said: “We want... Read More
Posted: 9th May, 2023
The Housing Secretary has sent a warning to cladding shareholders of “severe consequences” for manufacturers if they do not bring forward comprehensive remediation packages. Shareholders in three cladding companies, whose shocking practices were uncovered in evidence heard at the Grenfell Inquiry, have been warned by the government that the manufacturers they invest in will face... Read More
