CIOB calls on government to mandate accessible homes

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on the government to progress higher accessibility standards in new-build homes. In its written evidence for a Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) select committee inquiry into housing for people with disabilities, the body said… The post CIOB calls on government to mandate accessible homes appeared first on Construction News.

Green light for Luton Airport expansion

Ministers acting on behalf of the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities and the Department for Transport have approved Luton Airport's plans for a series of infrastructure works to boost its capacity. The green light represents the go ahead for upgrades to roads, car… The post Green light for Luton Airport expansion appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Meeting building safety standards could cost £3bn

The cost of meeting the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHCs’) building safety standards for high-rise residential properties could reach almost £3bn, according to a government impact assessment.

Gove tells Kingspan to fix buildings or face ‘commercial consequences’

Kingspan must outline how it expects to resolve the fire-safety defects on buildings where it worked, the housing secretary has said. The insulation firm has until Easter to set up a meeting with officials at the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to… The post Gove tells Kingspan to fix buildings or face ‘commercial consequences’ appeared first on Construction News.

Five reform areas set out for infrastructure planning process

A paper detailing five reform areas for the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) planning process has been released by the government. The post Five reform areas set out for infrastructure planning process appeared first on New Civil Engineer.