All Building articles in 17 April 2026 – Page 3
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NewsSocial housing regulator to probe potential ‘serious failings’ at Heylo’s RP after group investment companies enter administration
Group was unable to secure approval from lenders for restructure following breach of regulatory standards in 2022
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NewsPlan for 2,000-home garden village on former green belt land in Tameside approved
Godley Green Garden Village will be developed by joint venture consisting of Barratt Redrow, Homes England and Lloyds
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NewsAllies and Morrison’s £200m Wimbledon expansion plan moves step closer after tennis club wins High Court legal battle
Proposals to treble size of venue had faced fresh clash over status of golf club site
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CommentMental health issues are a key contributor to construction’s skills crisis
Nicola Hodkinson argues that mental health, self-employment and procurement structures must be part of any serious conversation about the future workforce.
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NewsOpportunities and threats for wider UK hardwood use explored at V&A event
Ways to scale the use of UK hardwood in construction were unpacked at a V&A museum symposium that tackled the question: what if our built environment was shaped by local, climate-resilient, mixed-species forest? The audience heard about projects across the country that are facilitating the use of homegrown timber – ...
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NewsGroup of nine east London boroughs unveils investment prospectus in bid to attract development funding
Local London says region has capacity to deliver more than 145,000 new homes
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FeaturesKey talking points at Connected Places Summit 2026
Clients and government officials mingled with SMEs bringing fresh ideas for building better at this year’s two-day conference in the City of London. With the government’s 10-year infrastructure strategy setting out a clear roadmap for future projects, what does this mean for innovation in the built environment? Tom Lowe reports
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NewsFive firms sign maintenance contracts worth a total of £1bn with Guinness
£500m turnover housing association announces winners of planned mainteance work
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FeaturesGetting back to growth: Arcadis’ new boss on honing in, getting agile and over-investing on HS2
After years of impressive growth, the global engineering practice saw its revenue drop in 2025 and its UK business was hit hard by the cuts to the high-speed rail vision. Daniel Gayne sat down with Heather Polinsky, the firm’s new CEO nominee, to find out how she plans to get ...
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NewsSpeed of HS2 trains expected to be cut in order to save scheme money
Latest DfT report into project out this afternoon but will not give update on cost and schedule range which is now due by July
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NewsGovernment reveals names of seven new towns it plans to press ahead with
MHCLG announces it will back seven settlements, down from the 12 recommended by the new town’s taskforce
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NewsHTA plan for Alton Estate revamp in London wins planning
Scheme will include new homes and community hub
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CommentNew towns can work – but only if we learn how to deliver them properly
Delivery structures, governance and long-term stewardship are just as important as the housing numbers attached to this next generation of new towns, Tom Mitchell at Metropolitan Workshop writes
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NewsCost of HS2 tops £43bn as contractors brace for criticism over spiralling budget
Details of expected construction cost and opening timetable due by summer, government promises
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NewsGovernment announces plan to abolish retentions
Proposal part of series of measures unveiled by business secretary
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CommentDesigning hospitals for the future using lessons from Peru
The fundamental challenges of hospital delivery are remarkably similar across the world. Knowledge gained on two projects in South America can help to shape the next generation of NHS hospital design, writes Aecom’s Jason Pearson
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NewsMcLaughlin & Harvey to overhaul ‘dated’ 1990s City office under £50m deal
German developer Patrizia says work at 108 Old Broad Street will finish next summer
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NewsBellway to build more homes than expected this year but warns on impact of Middle East war
Housebuilder adds supply chain disruption has been heightened because of conflict
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NewsMichelmersh profit down again as brickmaker says confidence for 2026 remains brittle
Firm says consumers stayiong cautious in wake of worries over interest rate
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NewsNew homes must be built with on-site renewable energy generation and heat pumps from 2028, government says
Future Homes and Buildings Standard will come into force from March 2027 but with an 12-month transition period