All articles by Daniel Gayne – Page 25
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NewsConstruction’s day of reckoning as Grenfell Inquiry finds severe failings across industry laid ground for deadly blaze
Final report sets out plan to consolidate responsibility for industry in one centralised regulator reporting to a single government minister
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NewsManufacturers knowingly misled the market over combustible construction materials, Grenfell Inquiry concludes
Arconic, Celotex and Kingspan slammed for ‘systematic dishonesty’ by inquiry report
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NewsFailures in refurbishment job that led to fire ‘likely widespread’ in construction industry, Grenfell Inquiry finds
‘Incompetence’ and ’casual’ approach to contractual relations paved way for disaster
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NewsDecades of central government failure led to Grenfell tragedy, says inquiry
Department was ‘well aware’ of cladding risks but failed to act
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NewsTfL and DfT ‘in discussions’ over new Crossrail 2 safeguarding
Department says no decision has yet been made on protections for the route
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NewsBarratt officially takes ownership of Redrow shares
But firms will continue to operate independently until competition questions settled
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NewsMHCLG announces appointment of Rushanara Ali as building safety minister
Baroness Taylor named as Lords minister for housing
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NewsCostain announces £10m share buyback after increasing profit in half-year results
Profit up 100% despite dip in revenue
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NewsBam Construction falls to £31m loss as inflation and supply chain disruption bite
Contractor anticipating expansion of order book this year
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NewsTop consultants form joint venture for healthcare jobs in Peru
UK Healthcare Alliance commissioned through government-to-government agreement
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NewsLondon housing association loses in Court of Appeal over late payment to contractor
Court reverses previous judgement in dispute between Hexagon and Providence
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NewsEuston tunnelling JV agrees access agreement with trade unions
Unite the Union and GMB will be able to meet with workers in rest areas
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NewsConstruction output down in Q2 despite second consecutive month of growth
Analysts paint picture of cautious optimism in face of year-on-year decline across metrics
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NewsGovernment plans to limit landowner profits on green belt sales
New legislation will change compulsory purchase rules
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NewsHyde looks to pick new contractors to help build 1,500 homes a year
Previous iteration of five-year framework was worth £2bn
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FeaturesThe ins and outs of Labour’s new National Planning Policy Framework
Keir Starmer’s government has put planning reform at the heart of its ambition to get Britain building, to the delight of many developers. Daniel Gayne looks at the proposals announced last month and assesses their chances of success
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NewsMore than 4,000 building inspectors registered after accreditation deadline passes
Regulator now focused on ensuring building control bodies have sufficient capacity
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NewsBellway records fall in annual completions but ends year ahead of expectations
Drop attributed to lower order book and softer trading conditions
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NewsPersimmon writes off £25m investment in modular firm TopHat
Housebuilder says move follows ‘re-assessment of risks within modular build sector’