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Work is underway on a £18.9 million zero-gas affordable housing development at Newstead in South East Sheffield. North of England contractor, Esh Construction, is delivering 77 new homes with enhanced sustainability credentials on behalf of Sheffield City Council. Read more: https://bit.ly/4it6lRa #housing #development

Ireland's Housing for All plan adopts Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), where the benefits can include a more sustainable built environment and a faster timeframe for producing high-quality homes. For a comprehensive analysis, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e4DDn7Kn #MMC #Housingforall

Project Scotland kicked off the year with a great feature on Scotland's construction sector, with insights from a number of industry leaders including our very own Susan Jackson 🗣️ Hit the link to read the full article and see what sector stakeholders predict for the year ahead ⏩ https://lnkd.in/euGs4J5t. #construction #builtenvironment #housing #passivhaus #affordablehousing

Torridge District Council submits revised plans for Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre Torridge District Council has announced the submission of revised plans for the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre (ACMIC), following a thorough consultation process with the public and stakeholders. The updated application, identified as ref: 1/1179/2023/LA, reflects significant changes based on community feedback and evolving construction cost considerations. Councillor Ken James, Leader of Torridge District Council, commented on the updates: “Whilst this a positive and considered response to public feedback, the revised plans also consider ongoing construction cost inflation. As such, we have looked to improve the efficiency of the building, by optimising the lettable area, reducing ancillary spaces and ensuring that the completed building fully responds to current and future market requirements. We strongly believe that these amendments ensure that we have the right plans for the right location, which we hope will put Appledore and Torridge at the forefront of innovation and investment in clean maritime energy.” The updated plans for the ACMIC are now available for public viewing on the Torridge District Council Portal. The revised scheme is scheduled to be presented to the planning committee for final approval in the Autumn. #innovation #maritime #marine #ISeaSMEs #SOCSEA24 https://lnkd.in/ekUREQGg

Glasgow approves 36-storey PBSA tower https://lnkd.in/eCfR7B-K Glasgow City Council has approved plans for a 36-storey student accommodation block to be built on the site of an old tax office. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

📈 Canadian Construction Industry Outlook: 2025-2028 🏗️ The Canadian construction industry is projected to grow 2% annually from 2025 to 2028, with significant growth expected in residential housing. This expansion is driven by the government’s commitment to addressing the housing deficit by constructing new affordable homes by 2030. This growth presents exciting opportunities for innovation and development within the sector, as we work towards creating more accessible and sustainable housing solutions. 🔗 Dive into the details of this projection here: https://bit.ly/3XqYTw1 #ConstructionGrowth #ResidentialHousing #AffordableHousing #IndustryTrends #PGCM

How is the housing market contributing to construction growth in the West Midlands? The private housing sector in the West Midlands is experiencing a significant boost, driving opportunities in the construction industry. Glenigan's analysis reveals a 15% increase in the total value of projects receiving planning approval compared to the previous year, with major developments like Garrison Circus in Birmingham leading the way. Despite economic challenges, investor confidence remains strong, particularly in Birmingham, where residential schemes dominate. Top contractors like VINCI are securing significant work, while opportunities in other sectors, such as the Doverdale Solar Farm, are also emerging. With a growing pipeline of projects, including those related to housing and infrastructure like the HS2 rail link, the West Midlands construction industry is poised for continued activity in the coming year. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e-8wHCPb (Image/Ref) #Time54 #SpecificationMarketing #MarketingAgency #ConstructionMarketing #Specifiers #Architects #Design #SocialMedia #Marketing

Masterplan consent areas and housing - not necessarily a plan-led approach?

New article on CJI (Clapham Junction/London/UK): 38-storeys tower proposal in Battersea Bridge: Are people told they are wasting their time in consultation? An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been submitted by developers for a 38-storey tower at the bottom of Battersea Bridge. The proposal from the developers seems so much at odd with the local context and in total breach of the local plan that it has attracted 330 objections in a few weeks. One of the Council spokesperson responded that “objections, apparently valid, will in fact be a waste of time and effort” because this is not a planning application but a scoping opinion. Therefore, in theory, planning officers are not even expected to review objections submitted to them. However, in the past, Wandsworth Council has used scoping opinion requests to encourage developers schemes. So, is it really a waste of time? Read more on CJI with objections from local Societies:

🛣️CPB Contractors has been selected by the South Australian Government, as part of the Fleurieu Connections Alliance, with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, Aurecon and GHD, to deliver the Main South Road Duplication 2 Project.🛣️ Our delivery of this project will include the construction of a six-kilometre road duplication between Aldinga Road and Sellicks Beach Road, along with urban design, services installation, staging or temporary works, construction of civil and structures, including a new interchange at Aldinga, installation of road monitoring cameras and variable message sign boards, and landscaping. We are proud to be delivering this extension project, which will improve safety, traffic flows and connectivity for the Southern Fleurieu community and look forward to continuing to engage with local people, suppliers and businesses to ensure economic employment and social opportunities are maximised within the community. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjTaWwj3 Want to hear more about what's happening across CPB Contractors? You can sign up for our mailing list here: https://lnkd.in/g2y8eRJA #CPBtogether #CPBinConstruction CIMIC Group Limited