Sustainability
Quality Assurance a Must for Lenders Considering MMC projects
8 Feb 21
John Carter looks at why quality assurance is key for lenders when they are considering Modern Methods of Construction projects.
DIRFT III Features Specialist Rail Traverser
8 Feb 21
Mechan is supplying Winvic Construction with a bespoke rail traverser for the new £29 million Intermodal Rail Freight Terminal
Nexus Planning Secures Development Approvals
5 Feb 21
Nexus Planning has secured one of the first permissions for a vertical extension through the new permitted development rights
£764m Investment to Boost Rail Links
5 Feb 21
UK Transport Secretary announced a £794 million investment package to reopen two important rail routes which closed more than 50 years ago.
Investment in Carbon Efficient Accommodation
4 Feb 21
Soldiers who use Salisbury Plain and Nesscliff Training areas are set to be the first to benefit from new carbon-efficient accommodation
Planning Consent for 850 Homes
2 Feb 21
Mott MacDonald and TfL have been given planning consent by Ealing Council to deliver more than 850 new homes
New Targets for Green Building Revolution
2 Feb 21
Chris Pincher has announced that all homes and businesses will need to meet new rigorous energy efficiency standards to lower energy bills
New Regulator to Ensure Materials are Safe
1 Feb 21
A new national constructions products regulator has been set up to ensure that homes are to be built from safe materials has been announced.
Contractors Called Up for £1.5bn Framework
28 Jan 21
Contractors are being called up to help shape a new £1.5 billion build housing framework that is set to launch later in 2021.
New Plan to Convert Derelict Buildings
28 Jan 21
New plans to convert derelict buildings and vacant plots of land into new home and community spaces have been announced by Robert Jenrick.
