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The official transfer of the former HMP Northeye site in Bexhill from the Home Office to Homes England represents a significant progression in the delivery of new housing and regional regeneration. Already designated for residential development in Rother District...

The UK Government, in partnership with the Welsh Government, has announced a landmark investment package aimed at transforming the Welsh railway infrastructure, with a generational commitment that is projected to support over 12,000 jobs throughout Wales. This...

Southern Construction Framework (SCF) will be hosting a series of Suppliers’ Days this month in Exeter and Winchester. These events, aimed at South West and South East partners, are part of its early market engagement for the upcoming SCF‑6 framework, which is valued...

The HS2 railway route under construction to link London the the West Midlands. You can see the route being prepared across the land.Two of Europe’s leading high-speed rail engineering consultancies, Ayesa Engineering and Egis, have been appointed to support the...

The UK Government has introduced a set of reforms aimed at accelerating the development and approval of apprenticeships, with the objective of rapidly expanding the skilled workforce necessary for major infrastructure and growth sectors. Under these new measures, the...

Transport Committee report highlights damaging uncertainty for construction sector, with industry experiencing worst conditions in years. The UK’s rail construction and infrastructure supply chain is facing a critical period of uncertainty, with MPs warning that...

While uncertainty continues to weigh on the UK construction sector, industry activity is not disappearing, it is shifting away from speculative new build towards refurbishment, retrofit, infrastructure and public-sector-backed programmes. Andrew Aust, Director at...

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has committed significant resources to addressing the UK’s housing shortage, reflecting an evolving strategy to unlock land and accelerate housebuilding. Over the last decade, MHCLG has allocated...

The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to equip the next generation of construction workers with essential skills, announcing the creation of 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities through its school building transformation...

The UK government has announced a significant investment of £74 million to advance clean energy solutions across a range of public buildings, with a particular emphasis on the healthcare sector. The initiative, championed by the Department for Energy Security and Net...

Electric heated wallpaper is being trialled in military housing in a bid to cut costs, prevent damp and mould and provide healthier homes for armed forces families. VIVO Defence Services is carrying out data monitored testing at two homes in Fareham, Hampshire, over...

The government has announced the launch of Phase 2 of the New Homes Accelerator, a central initiative designed to expedite the delivery of over 125,000 new homes that had been delayed by planning and regulatory barriers. This expanded intervention comes as part of a...