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Millions secured to get Britain building. 6 Nov 24. Tens of thousands of new homes are set to be built across Britain funded by over half a billion pounds worth of impact investments. Councils to get £68M to build thousands of new homes on brownfield sites. 5 Nov 24. Councils are to be given £68M to build thousands of new homes on disused ...
UK construction costs forecast for 2025: Trends and Insights
Oct 10, 2024 · 1. Rising material costs. One of the most significant factors affecting construction costs is the price of building materials, and this trend is expected to continue through 2025. The construction industry relies on materials like steel, concrete, timber, and glass, all of which have seen price fluctuations over recent years due to supply chain ...
DIO and Royal Navy mark milestones in major project at Royal …
2 days ago · Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Royal Navy have concluded a contract-signing and groundbreaking ceremony for a major construction project at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose in Cornwall. This marks the beginning of work on a £99.5M project to replace and refurbish the 820 ...
Budget 2024 - Building strategy - UK Construction Online
1 day ago · Budget 2024 – Building strategy. 13 Nov 24. On Wednesday 30th October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves offered us our closest look yet at the Labour government’s ambitious vision for the UK economy. Here’s a quick round up of how the budget will affect our sector. Infrastructure: Building a Brighter Future.
2024 Construction predictions - UK Construction Online
Jan 8, 2024 · 2024 Construction predictions. 8 Jan 24. 2023 has been a major year for construction, bringing significant change. Most notably, legislation reform, particularly around building safety and sustainability which have been major drivers, with many businesses now adapting to new laws. Other areas have also seen huge advancements, digital ...
UK construction costs set to rise by up to 3.8% in 2024
Feb 29, 2024 · Construction costs in the UK are predicted to rise by 3 – 3.8% this year, following an increase of 4.1% in 2023. Increases will challenge construction firms, which will need to develop new processes and capabilities to keep costs under control and projects on track. The findings are shared in How to navigate 2024: Balancing challenge with ...
Green trends set to shape UK building industry
Net-zero buildings are becoming increasingly popular. The UK government released a Net Zero Strategy in October 2021, which details how to create 440,000 jobs and invest £90Bn by 2030 while still taking strides to reduce climate change contributions by 2050. Up to £90Bn of private investment and 440,000 well-paid jobs in green industries will ...
Timber roadmap to boost construction and reduce emissions
Dec 19, 2023 · A new ambitious roadmap to increase use of timber in the construction of homes and buildings has been set out by government in a move designed to reduce emissions and reach net zero. Using timber in construction is one of the best ways to reduce emissions from buildings. Around 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions are from the built environment, and larger buildings can store up to 400% ...
Fusion21 invites bids for £800M Workplace and Facilities …
3 days ago · Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Workplace and Facilities Management Framework, worth up to £800M over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional, or national coverage. The procurement experts are looking for suppliers that can manage the ...
Construction ramps up pace - UK Construction Online
Aug 30, 2024 · The headline S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®) rose sharply to 55.3 in July from 52.2 in June. The reading signalled a marked monthly expansion in total activity in the construction sector, extending the current sequence of growth to five months. While the rate of expansion was the fastest since May 2022.