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NewsHalf of councils failing to hit deadline for approving planning conditions, says HBF
Trade body says issue is disrupting construction schedules and undermining viability
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2026 shortlists: Specialist or Main Contractor of the Year (under £500m), sponsored by Clement Windows Group
In a series celebrating the Building Awards finalists, we look at the Specialist or Main Contractor of the Year (under £500m) shortlist, sponsored by Clement Windows Group
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CommentCouncils can build homes again, but funding alone won’t drive delivery
Local authorities will need to be efficient and have the necessary capacity to translate Burnham’s ambitions into outcomes, writes Caroline Compton-James
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CommentWhy London is right to cap upfront embodied carbon
The draft London Plan’s decision to cap upfront embodied carbon rather than set a single whole life limit has divided opinion. Will Arnold argues the GLA has the logic exactly right
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NewsOpportunity and risk ‘moving in parallel’ for UK construction, says Mace Consult
Consultant holds tender price forecasts unchanged
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NewsLocal authority housebuilding facing challenge with viability and market confidence, says The Housing Forum
Building safety concerns easing, review finds
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NewsNewcastle City Council engaging with builders and consultants over plan to build 700 social homes
No invtiation to tender yet, but authority is seeking views from contractors, engineers and designers
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CommentThe negotiation skills construction forgot to teach
Former chief construction adviser Paul Morrell reflects on HS2’s contract renegotiations and argues they expose a deeper, systemic failure in government procurement capability - and a neglected gap in built environment education
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NewsLandsec hits pause on £1.5bn south London homes plan after Green council’s push for higher affordable provision
Developer blames cost of building and viability issues for parking Lewisham shopping centre redevelopment
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