All Election focus articles
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NewsNew mayor eyeing 20,000 extra homes after defeating Street in West Midlands election
Former PwC director also expected to continue working with Greater Manchester mayor on HS2 alternative from Birmingham to north
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FeaturesHome Truths podcast: In conversation with Peter Freeman at Homes England
Episode 1: The Swiss Army Knife – Homes England chair talks to Jackie Sadek and Peter Bill about the importance of housing targets, reforms to planning and investing in MMC. Listen and read extracts here
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NewsBuilding Talks podcast teams up with Jackie Sadek and Peter Bill for housing crisis series
Home Truths is a straight-talking podcast getting to the heart of this politically-charged debate - watch the trailer here
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Features‘Construction seems to have fallen down the food chain’ – Scape’s Mark Robinson on what the government must change
As the public sector-owned procurement specialist launches its Charter for Change, its chief executive tells Daniel Gayne how the next government can do more to promote the construction sector
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FeaturesElection focus 2024: policy tracker
Building’s continually-updated policy tracker will keep you up to speed on the latest pledges and announcements made by the parties in the run up to polling day
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FeaturesYour guide to the May 2 elections: what’s at stake for construction
Three new metro-mayoral positions will be among those filled as local and regional elections take place next month. Carl Brown reports.
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Features‘Government flip-flopping on climate has cost us work’: Ramboll’s Philippa Spence on what she wants from UK politicians
The UK managing director talks to Tom Lowe about the impact that government dithering over net zero policy has had on her firm and the industry as a whole over the past five years
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CommentHow much the next government spends on the NHS estate will be critical to its future
Creative thinking is going to be vital in addressing decades of underinvestment in the fabric of our healthcare services
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FeaturesPre-election briefing: What can we expect for investment in the NHS estate?
The first of Boris Johnson’s promised 40 hospitals will open this month. But huge delays to the £22bn programme mean that, months before an election, procurement for most of the work hasn’t even begun and there is no certainty that Labour will push ahead. Joey Gardiner asks what it all ...
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NewsMayor commits to ending rough sleeping in London by 2030 if re-elected
Sadiq Khan to set aside additional £10m to tackle problem
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FeaturesLocal elections 2024: London mayor Sadiq Khan’s record on the built environment
What might a third term for the capital’s most powerful politician look like? Daniel Gayne considers the mayor’s record so far
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FeaturesThe race is on… Countdown to the general election part three: Infrastructure and creating communities
Over the next few months, Building will have a political focus: what do the parties have to offer? What does construction want and need? Here is the final instalment of our three-parter with an overview of election topics
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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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FeaturesAccess to the policymakers: Mark Reynolds on the CLC’s strategy for influence
As the CLC publishes its latest bi-annual report, Carl Brown speaks to Mark Reynolds about the group’s achievements to date and future plans
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NewsEmbrace AI and ‘micro’ investment zones to improve UK buildings, BRE urges next government
Group wants incoming administration to set high standards
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NewsPlanning reform ‘at the very centre’ of Labour economic vision, says Reeves
Infrastructure investment and planning reform two of ‘three pillars’ of party’s economic strategy
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FeaturesThe race is on… Countdown to the general election part two: Building safety, affordable housing, skills and education
Over the next few months, Building will have a political focus: what do the parties have to offer? What does construction want and need? Here is the second instalment of our three-parter looking at election topics.
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CommentThe government must do more to boost UK infrastructure
The chancellor missed an opportunity for meaningful demand-side stimuli in the Budget. With an election looming, the government must be more ambitious if it is to win the confidence of business leaders, says KPMG’s Holly Davis
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FeaturesThe race is on… Countdown to the general election part one: Project delivery, housing and planning, net zero
Rishi Sunak will have to call a general election this year. Over the next few months, Building will have a political focus: what do the parties have to offer? What does construction want and need? We kick off by examining some of the big industry issues
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CommentElection year: why there is so much at stake for construction
Politicians are looking for a positive message and ways to kick-start economic growth,which might be why they are suddenly keen to be seen visiting construction sites