All Building articles in 19 April 2024 – Page 7
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NewsBiodiversity Net Gain rules come into force for small sites
Sector fears councils not prepared for expansion of rules
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CommentWhat the second staircase guidance means for the industry
The long-awaited guidance will give developers confidence to proceed on projects, but debates will continue, writes Andrew Mellor
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NewsFosters veteran gives up director role
Spencer de Grey remains on architect’s management and design boards
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NewsWorkload optimism ticks up as market shows sign of recovery, RIBA finds
But uncertainty over the election and high interest rates are dampening investment, according to latest Future Trends survey
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FeaturesFMB’s Brian Berry: ‘That anyone can be a builder is not helpful to the reputation of the industry’
With an election on the horizon, Daniel Gayne spoke to the leader of the representative body for construction SMEs to get his thoughts about the choices on offer
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NewsAustralian lawyer takes on top role at Bam’s construction arm
New arrival begins work next week
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NewsCouncil rejects plans for huge expansion of Sky’s new Elstree Studios
Concerns over loss of green belt land sink application to add eight new blocks to existing Bam-built site
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NewsLabour rates head back up with M&E workers the best paid, payroll firm says
M&E workers see pay packets rise 20% in February
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NewsConsultation launched on using hydrogen-powered plant on construction sites
Ministers say initiative will cut emissions on projects
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NewsTurnover and profit down at Cala as rumours of sale swirl
Owner L&G reportedly looking for buyer for housebuilder
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NewsMayfair rebuild scheme set for refusal as Westminster targets plan to become net zero city
But Foster & Partners’ proposed retrofit of nearby department store site handed recommendation for approval ahead of next week’s planning meeting
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NewsPartnerships model helps completions rise, Keepmoat says
Number of homes firm built last year up by 8% to more than 4,000
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NewsConstruction minister tells CLC event she’s in post for ‘rest of year’ – hours before being moved on
Yesterday morning Nus Ghani told industry audience chopping and changing ministers ‘isn’t helpful’ – before being handed new government role in afternoon
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NewsDfT opens door to underground station at Manchester Piccadilly as part of NPR plans
Transport secretary also confirmed HS2 bill would be repurposed for northern rail scheme
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NewsSector groups call for more support for social landlords to meet energy efficiency rules
Housing Forum and CIH among bodies to respond to DLHUC consultation that closes today
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NewsWates lined up for enabling works at British Land logistics hub
Paddington development expected to carry out last-mile deliveries in Westminster
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Comment‘Get used to it.’ Can contractors’ hardening attitudes to risk be really much of a surprise?
Last year’s business failures have hit a nerve. Firms finally seem fed up with construction’s rough and tumble, writes Dave Rogers
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