There has been mixed reaction to government’s plans to promote brownfield developments, with little belief that it will do much to solve either the housing or economic problems of the country.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
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CHIC’s £3.2bn newbuild framework: the full list
A consortium of housing associations and local authorities has selected suppliers for a newbuild framework agreement.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Aecom adds to Manchester team
Construction consultant Aecom has recruited a new director to lead its Manchester-based project management unit. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Permitted development rights relaxed
Converting empty office and department stores into residential flats is about to get much easier.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Modular specialist continues its growth trajectory
The rapid growth of modular building specialist Merit Holdings continues, with turnover up 125% over the past two years.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Gentoo replaces Tolent with Adderstone
Newcastle’s Adderstone Group has been brought in to complete a housing development in Hetton-le-Hole following the collapse of Tolent last year.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Biodiversity net gain becomes mandatory
From today, Monday 12th February 2024, developers in England are now required to deliver 10% biodiversity net gain when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Timelapse video shows M42 bridge demolition
HS2 has released a short film of its contractors removing a bridge over the 42 motorway last weekend.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
HS2 wins Buckinghamshire tree battle on appeal
A council accuses HS2 of needlessly damaging an ancient woodland but the government planning inspector has sided with the railway.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Nuclear regulator raps EDF over safety flaws
The nuclear industry regulator has demanded improvements are made in at Dungeness B power station after a maintenance worker suffered an electric shock.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Demand for building products still declining
Sales of heavy building materials have now been in decline for six consecutive quarters and are expected to keep falling for at least another year.Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Price takes over from Blowers as ISG chief
ISG has named chief operating officer Zoe Price as its new chief executive, following the decision by Matt Blowers to leave the company.Read Full Article: The Construction Index












