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Ministers set to unleash biggest building boom in half a century
More gigafactories, solar farms, roads and railway lines are set to be green lighted in the next five years, adding billions to the economy, as part of stretching new milestones set out by the government. Planning decisions for major infrastructure projects are set to...
Outlook for the property and construction sector heading into 2025
The change of Government in July this year seemed to bring a period of uncertainty in the property and construction sector to an end. With the promise of a new focus on growth, of which construction would play a major part, many in the industry breathed a sigh of...
SMEs shine in Procure Partnerships Framework
Procure Partnerships Framework has named 95 consultants awarded places on its second-generation national professional services framework, with a standout 80% of those firms being small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Having successfully operated across England...
AI Exoskeleton technology trial shows potential for reducing back injuries
AI driven exoskeletons aimed at preventing workplace fatigue and back problems has been successfully trialled at TECHNAL UK, a supplier of low-carbon aluminium window, door and facade systems for the construction industry. The trial of the technology was facilitated...
GRAHAM secures PCSA at Liverpool Waters
GRAHAM has been awarded the Provision of Preconstruction Services Agreement (PCSA) for the Central Docks Infrastructure works at Liverpool Waters, a significant project for Peel Waters. This appointment marks a pivotal step in the regeneration of a 60-hectare historic...
West Yorkshire Mayor’s £89M investment will help unlock 5,400 new homes
Under the previous government, each new brownfield housing development had to demonstrate financial benefits that outweighed the cost, making it difficult for regional leaders to back new housing projects in areas where the land values are relatively low. Tweaking...
Scottish Water launches £9Bn procurement programme
The largest procurement ever undertaken by Scottish Water has been launched to transform the country’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment. Firms are being invited to bid to be involved in a ground-breaking enterprise-style approach to...
Caddick Group refurbishes studio space in Leeds
The construction and property development company the Caddick Group have recently acquired a six acre plot of land in central Leeds which has been refurbished and converted into a creative media hub which will support the arrival of Channel 4 at the nearby Majestic....
Radical action to speed up removal of unsafe cladding
The plan will introduce new measures to get buildings fixed quicker, ensure rogue freeholders are held to account, and put the end in sight for affected residents. It sets clear target dates for making buildings safe and introduces significantly tougher penalties for...
The Grenfell Legacy – why we need to rethink fire safety
As many reflect on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and its recommendations, it’s important to recognise that the issues brought to light extend far beyond high-rise residential buildings. The challenges highlighted by this tragedy and highlighted in the report are not...
New skills hubs launched to get Britain building
A total of 32 pioneering new Homebuilding Skills Hubs will deliver fast-track training to local areas that need more housing, while giving apprentices vital skills to boost housebuilding in the UK and drive forward the government’s growth mission. The purpose-built...
JPS are delighted to have been awarded “Preferred Contractor” status with BW
JPS have been awarded preferred contractor status with BW. BW have recognised JPS excellence from pre-construction through too handover along with our understanding, diligence and dedication of the JPS Project teams in delivering “defect free” projects at practical...