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Michael Gove puts London Wall West on hold

Similar to his intervention on the Marks & Spencer Oxford Street store redevelopment, levelling up secretary Michael Gove has put the London Wall West development on hold.

Homes England grant scheme and S106 agreements are not working in harmony

Baked in or bolted on? Social value in infrastructure projects

Northern Ireland extends time limit for defective building claims

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How can we improve supplier bid evaluation on public sector frameworks?

Shamayne Harris, head of procurement at Pagabo, explains that the evaluation of supplier bids for framework appointments must be thorough and sophisticated, just as much as the contract tender evaluations that follow.
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Marks & Spencer, the minister and a “tour de force” of planning law principles

The Marks & Spencer planning row proves that politicians do not have carte blanche to ignore planning law principles, says Alison Ogley, planning and environment partner at national law firm Freeths.
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Bridging the biodiversity gap: AI solutions for BNG success

In this article, Shashin Mishra, VP of EMEA explores how AI technology can bridge skills gaps, improve mapping accuracy, and enable ecologists to focus on high-value tasks, ultimately supporting the successful implementation of BNG.
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South Cambridge science park wins outline planning approval 

Known as the Cambridge Discovery Campus, the South Cambridge based science park is worth an estimated £400m.
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Seventh anniversary of Grenfell fire passes with second report still pending

The team leading the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have confirmed that the report will not be published before the seventh anniversary of the fire.
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Building materials trade deficit exceeds £14bn  

Calculating the difference between what the UK exports and imports, the current building materials trade deficit far exceeds the target set in the Construction 2025 strategy document.
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Heavy rainfall blamed as UK construction output dips 1.9% in February

Unfavourable weather conditions dampened the UK construction output in February 2024, as heavy rainfall led to a 1.9% decline in output.
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113 jobs lost as Lighthouse falls into administration

Timber-frame volumetric specialists Lighthouse has fallen into administration after a bid to sell the business failed.
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Unlocking the potential for seniors’ housing: What needs to change?

Planning policy has failed to keep pace with demographic shifts and the UK’s ageing population. Nicola Gooch of Irwin Mitchell and Oliver Knight of Knight Frank discuss new analysis on the supply of seniors’ housing and what needs to change to improve supply.
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Mike Hickson OBE to join Sir Robert McAlpine as managing director of defence

Formerly the land and property director of HS2, Mike Hickson OBE will continue to develop Sir Robert McAlpine's work in the defence infrastructure space.
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Using digital tools to deliver social value accountability in public sector projects

Robbie Blackhurst, founder of Black Capital Group (BCG), explores how digital tools can ensure accountability and increase the profile of social value in public sector built environment projects.
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GIS tech to enhance construction and engineering works at Gatwick airport

Created using Esri's GIS technology, London Gatwick's new geospatial platform will support multiple operational areas at the airport, including engineering and environmental services.
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Simplifying energy efficiency policy for sustainable construction

The construction industry has an urgent need for a steadfast governmental strategy to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in building practices, explains Nic Gillanders, CEO of SCIS Group.
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“A logistical nightmare”: NFB calls out police over Easter crane bans

The National Federation of Builders has criticised mobile crane bans enforced by the police over the Easter weekend, forcing plant hire companies off the roads for four days.
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Equipment hire vs purchase: how construction contractors can secure the best ROI

Fusion Utilities' national sales lead Stephen Botchett explores the factors that construction contractors should consider when deciding whether to purchase or hire equipment.
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Over half of British homes still only meeting insulation standards of 1970s or earlier

Two years after EDF and Sprift's study into the energy efficiency of UK homes, updated research has found that just over half of British homes are still only meeting the insulation standards of fifty years ago.
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DEFRA appoints RSK Biocensus to work with landowners on conservation covenants

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has appointed RSK Biocensus as a 'responsible body' to work with landowners and developers on conservation covenants.
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What the Future Homes Standard means for development finance

In this article, Marcus Higgins, director and national head of project monitoring at Naismiths, discusses The Future Homes Standard, and what it means for development finance.

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