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MMC and more builders are needed to help government achieve planning aims, says Actis

The first phase of the government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, to be introduced in the spring, will see developers potentially being given default permission [...]

February 5, 2025

Jacobs Appointed Integration Delivery Partner for Critical UK Railway Infrastructure Program

The Transpennine Route Upgrade will deliver faster, more frequent and more reliable journeys across the North of England Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by Network Rail as [...]

February 3, 2025

Why construction needs to rethink community engagement

Jack Kidder, Responsible Business Manager for Henry Boot, discusses how building relationships with the local community is just as important as building infrastructure. The [...]

January 28, 2025

Inclusive design: How UK fire stations are adapting to a diverse workforce

With women making up more than 8% of firefighters in the UK, fire stations are increasingly striking a need for carefully considered shared living and working quarters. [...]

January 28, 2025

Costain enhances social value measurement on infrastructure projects

New tool will help drive better social, environmental and economic outcomes for customers and local communities. Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, is rolling [...]

January 28, 2025

Developer Celebrates Contributions to Berkshire Communities this New Homes Week

As New Homes Week approaches (3rd to 9th February), Hungerford-based David Wilson Homes Southern has reflected on its commitment to creating vibrant, thriving communities [...]

January 28, 2025

Markel Direct brings back the search for The Nation’s A* Trades Apprentice

Markel Direct, the specialist tradespeople insurer, has announced the return of The Nation’s A* Trades Apprentice award, with a prize worth over £5,000 in line with [...]

January 27, 2025

Keon Homes targets ‘Brownfield first’ with new deal

One of the Midlands’ fastest growing developers of affordable housing and extra care schemes has signed a deal to deliver a new service designed to unlock tens of thousands [...]

January 27, 2025

Winvic completes award winning Build To Rent scheme: The Bath House

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and construction of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects [...]

January 27, 2025

Fairham Business Park – New Year Progress Check

Fairham Business Park, which is being developed and managed by Clowes Developments continues to blossom as Clowes press on. With occupiers including Vision Express (Essilor [...]

January 27, 2025

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