Central Government

Road strategy under pressure


The National Audit Office has warned that road enhancements are under pressure due to inflation, with difficult decisions to be made in prioritising projects. The NAO has released its report into the second Road Investment Strategy, which shows that by March 2025, National Highways will have undertaken less work on

Autumn statement invests in infrastructure


Infrastructure investment and energy efficiceny measures announced.

Vital infrastructure and local powers help country level-up


Key amendments will help local people regenerate communities, protect the environment and level-up the country.

Brownfield housing boost


Derelict land to be transformed into new homes in boost for local regeneration.

Bidding opens on £1Bn refit and refurb framework


Pagabo has opened bidding for its latest construction framework.

Blackpool gains £300M levelling up boost


Some £300M will be invested in Blackpool’s regeneration.

Make buildings fit for future


Major organisations across the built environment have written to the government, urging it to make what is built today fit for the future

Measuring social value


The National Social Value Standard (SVS) has launched a new social value measurement framework.

Construction begins on new flagship London court


Construction is underway on a state-of-the-art combined court.

The impact of Carbon Neutral Targets for planners and the construction industry


This article looks at the impact Carbon Neutral targets will have on planners and the construction industry.