Gateway 1 ‘not needed’, says Reform deputy leader as party sets out planning reform agenda

Richard Tice also admits sacking of former housing spokesperson Simon Dudley after Grenfell comments was a ‘fiasco’

Late payments, infrastructure and cladding feature in construction-focused King’s Speech

Leasehold reform and measures to increase social housing construction also included as industry welcomes agenda for year ahead

Skanska chief: inclusion makes a safer site

Skanska UK’s president and CEO is pushing inclusion to the top of the agenda The post Skanska chief: inclusion makes a safer site appeared first on Construction News.

Financing and productivity at top of agenda as bosses from country’s biggest builders meet NISTA chief

Attendees include chief executives from Balfour Beatty, Kier and Costain

Why construction needs to think differently about quality 

Reflecting on 50 years in construction, Dave Stitt explores why ‘quality’ should be the first item on the industry’s agenda. The post Why construction needs to think differently about quality  appeared first on Construction Management.

Off-site manufacturing – a tool for ‘levelling up’ - Burges Salmon

With the right approach, development projects can use Modern Methods of Construction to support ‘Levelling-Up’ by a focus on the social value agenda. Public and private bodies have a key role in working together.

Seven ESG Trends to Watch in 2021

Standard & Poor Global highlight seven ESG trends that are likely to shape the Sustainability Agenda

Do you have a regular Occupational Health partnership — or do you only call on OH when something's already gone wrong?