Buildings
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Hull and East Yorkshire have established a new housing partnership. Homes England will coordinate with regional authorities to develop priority sites, address infrastructure constraints and support regeneration investment.
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PATRIZIA has announced substantial new investment in UK affordable housing. Its £1bn commitment is intended to support up to 4,000 homes through a platform working with regional authorities and development partners.
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Midlothian Council has appointed Morrison Construction for detailed school design. The replacement Beeslack campus will accommodate 1,200 pupils, with a planning application expected in January 2027.
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Wandsworth Council has awarded construction works across three estate sites. Boom Construction will deliver the Ackroydon Estate contract, including development on former community and garage land.
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Wates Residential has secured a major new Welsh regeneration appointment. Trivallis selected the contractor for Penrhys following a year-long procurement process. Planning permission and contractual completion remain outstanding.
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England’s Gateway 2 caseload grew amid a September submission surge. New-build applications reached 64, and 1,706 cases remained live as the building safety levy took effect.
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Scottish heritage employers report widespread gaps in specialist construction skills. Historic Environment Scotland found that 79% of surveyed employers reported shortages or knowledge gaps, with training provision a further concern.
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Caddick has topped out 211 apartments in Birmingham’s Digbeth district. The Sidings comprises three blocks, with the tallest reaching ten storeys, and is due for completion in spring 2027.
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GRAHAM has completed the restoration of Oxford’s historic power station. The £70m Global Leadership Centre required retained façades, compact piling equipment and waterside temporary works, and contains 120 bedrooms.
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Vistry has secured approval for homes near Selby, North Yorkshire. The 145-home Thorpe Willoughby scheme comprises 72 private properties and 73 affordable homes delivered with Yorkshire Housing, alongside landscaped public spaces.