Section 106 agreements now taking an average of 16 monthsA 20% rise in the time taken to negotiate Section 106 agreements means house builders are waiting an average of 515 days to sign deals with local authorities.
New analysis by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) highlights serious delays in the infrastructure agreement process, with 76% of local authorities reporting average negotiation…
Winvic starts £200m Towcester Park logistics schemeDeveloper IM Properties has appointed Winvic Construction to deliver the £200m Towcester Park employment scheme in Northamptonshire.
The Northampton-based contractor has just started on site for phase one of the 1.1m sq ft development, with Collins Earthwork carrying out site preparation.
Winvic will deliver the project on a design and build…
Safety regulatory drag takes toll on Getjar turnoverHertfordshire-based concrete frame specialist Getjar has blamed delays caused by the new Building Safety Regulator for a sharp fall in turnover during the 2024 financial year.
The firm saw revenue slump 42% to £72m as the start of multiple tall residential schemes was held up by planning gridlock and regulatory red tape.
Despite the downturn,…
Erith seals early works for £300m London City Road towerErith has secured the early works contract for the £300m redevelopment of 99 City Road at London’s Old Street roundabout.
The specialist contractor will carry out structural demolition, piling and basement box construction, followed by delivery of the 35-storey concrete core for the new tower.
Works are due to start on site this…
Galliford gets sign-off to start Wigan Galleries jobGalliford Try has signed off contracts to kickstart the first major construction phase of Wigan’s £135m Galleries redevelopment.
The firm’s Building North West business is pressing ahead with the £39m new Market Hall and £4.6m basement enabling works under the scheme now branded ‘Fettlers’.
The work follows completion of initia…
Manchester Nobu tower back on track after noise row settledSalboy has finally secured full planning for Manchester’s tallest tower after the city council re-approved the 76-storey Nobu-branded skyscraper following a noise impact row.
The 246m tower will top the skyline with 452 flats and a 160-bed luxury hotel operated by Nobu Hospitality. A second 23-storey tower on Bridgewater Street will add…
Kier lands £21m deal for Worcester sewage works upgradeKier has bagged a £21m contract to deliver major upgrades at Worcester Sewage Treatment Works for Severn Trent Water.
The project is part of Severn Trent’s AMP8 investment cycle and aims to boost capacity, cut storm overflows and reduce phosphorus levels in the River Severn.
Kier’s Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks arm will hand…
£125m Sevenoaks regeneration plan advancesSevenoaks District Council has kicked off the search for a development partner to deliver a major £125m regeneration project in the heart of the town.
The council is seeking bids for the transformation of land east of Sevenoaks High Street, with plans to replace the existing leisure centre and deliver new homes and improved public realm.
The proposed…
Subcontractors wanted across east of EnglandConstructionline is bringing its latest Marketplace Live event to Cambridge this month to showcase work opportunities for subcontractors and suppliers across the east of England.
The event will take place on Thursday 12th June 2025 at Newmarket Racecourse where main contractors will be offering new work opportunities.
Many of the country’s to…
Extra £1.5bn of funding agreed for armed forces housingThe government is promising £1.5bn of additional funding to improve accommodation for the UK Armed Forces.
Its wide ranging Strategic Defence Review (SDR) will also see construction of at least six new munitions factories.
The accommodation cash will be spent on urgent repairs, upgrades and new housing development on surplus MOD land.
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