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New study reveals impact of austerity on planning departments

|Date: 30 January, 2019

New study reveals impact of austerity on planning departments

Austerity in England has eroded planning’s ability to serve the public interest, according to planners wh ...

Austerity in England has eroded planning’s ability to serve the public interest, according to planners who took part in a study by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and Newcastle University. Un ...

30 January, 2019
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The benefits of large-scale rainwater harvesting for public sector projects

|Date: 4 September, 2018

The benefits of large-scale rainwater harvesting for public sector projects

Matthew Ralph, Managing Director at GRAF UK, discusses rainwater harvesting's growing popularity in the p ...

Matthew Ralph, Managing Director at GRAF UK, discusses rainwater harvesting's growing popularity in the public sector and explains how RWH can be bolstered with stormwater management capabilities for ...

4 September, 2018
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Radical overhaul of construction sector needed or UK will struggle to meet housing and infrastructure needs

|Date: 19 July, 2018

Radical overhaul of construction sector needed or UK will struggle to meet housing and infrastructure needs

Off-site manufacture can help increase construction sector productivity, reduce labour demands and increa ...

Off-site manufacture can help increase construction sector productivity, reduce labour demands and increase build quality, says the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee in its new report. T ...

19 July, 2018
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Public spending estimated to hit £3.2 trillion over next four years

|Date: 2 March, 2018

Public spending estimated to hit £3.2 trillion over next four years

Public spending in the UK is expected to reach more than £3 trillion over the next four years (the course ...

Public spending in the UK is expected to reach more than £3 trillion over the next four years (the course of the current parliament) in areas such as transport, health, education and defence, accordin ...

2 March, 2018
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Framework set to procure a brighter future for North West construction

|Date: 20 February, 2018

Framework set to procure a brighter future for North West construction

Procure North West, a new procurement framework that will actively help tackle the region’s skills shorta ...

Procure North West, a new procurement framework that will actively help tackle the region’s skills shortage, has been launched. Under the framework agreement, contractors will have a responsibility to ...

20 February, 2018
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Late payment still major issue in construction industry

|Date: 6 January, 2017

Late payment still major issue in construction industry

The latest research figures show that the construction industry continues to suffer from late payment. Fi ...

The latest research figures show that the construction industry continues to suffer from late payment. Figures from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy show that UK businesses ...

6 January, 2017
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Portakabin Group joins southern modular framework

|Date: 5 January, 2017

Portakabin Group joins southern modular framework

Off-site construction specialist, the Portakabin Group, has been appointed to the Southern Modular Buildi ...

Off-site construction specialist, the Portakabin Group, has been appointed to the Southern Modular Building Framework – a new framework which has been launched to facilitate the procurement of modular ...

5 January, 2017
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Ergonomics – the key to elderly care

|Date: 27 September, 2016

Ergonomics – the key to elderly care

Dr David Usher of ergonomics and human factors consultancy InterAction of Bath, discusses the challenge o ...

Dr David Usher of ergonomics and human factors consultancy InterAction of Bath, discusses the challenge of an ageing population and the role of ergonomics in bringing down the cost of elderly care. Th ...

27 September, 2016
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Weaver Vale Housing Trust launches shared ownership and sales arm to help tackle housing crisis

Wates appointed to Hammersmith & Fulham Council maintenance contract

Considerate Constructors Scheme lays out new blueprint for delivering value to communities and customers.

Kings Farm Close eco-home development demonstrates commitment to sustainable living

Supplementary Guidance | Neighbourhoods of the Future

Swindon Borough Council grants detailed planning permission for Wichelstowe

Opinion | Social housing on track to build positive future

Two Rivers Housing announce partnership with Bellway

Cambridge Road Estate ballot and development partner confirmed

‘High quality’ homes set to have a positive impact on Southport community

New study reveals impact of austerity on planning departments

New study reveals impact of austerity on planning departments

The benefits of large-scale rainwater harvesting for public sector projects

The benefits of large-scale rainwater harvesting for public sector projects

Radical overhaul of construction sector needed or UK will struggle to meet housing and infrastructure needs

Radical overhaul of construction sector needed or UK will struggle to meet housing and infrastructure needs

Public spending estimated to hit £3.2 trillion over next four years

Public spending estimated to hit £3.2 trillion over next four years

Framework set to procure a brighter future for North West construction

Framework set to procure a brighter future for North West construction

Late payment still major issue in construction industry

Late payment still major issue in construction industry

Portakabin Group joins southern modular framework

Portakabin Group joins southern modular framework

Ergonomics – the key to elderly care

Ergonomics – the key to elderly care