AI in the built environment: The future will not wait

Small and global firms pay price for inaction on AI adoption – while mid-size companies reap the rewards, writes Maryrose Lyons, founder of the AI Institute. The post AI in the built environment: The future will not wait appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Acquisition widens Hercules’ energy coverage

Construction labour agency Hercules as acquired a majority stake in Lyons Power Services Ltd.

Where are the locations shortlisted for new towns?

The government has shortlisted 12 locations across England for potential designation as new towns, following recommendations from the New Towns Taskforce led by Sir Michael Lyons and Dame Kate Barker. The proposed sites span urban extensions, brownfield regeneration zones and standalone greenfield settlements, collectively capable… The post Where are the locations shortlisted for new towns? appeared first on Construction News.

The Nature Restoration Fund is a good start – but it won’t work without scale

Dr Chris Lyons, planning director at SLR Consulting, discusses the Nature Restoration Fund, its advantages, and the boosts it needs. The post The Nature Restoration Fund is a good start – but it won’t work without scale appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Don't scrimp on quality standards for new towns, taskforce chair tells housebuilders

Michael Lyons tells UKREiiF conference that working on government’s 10,000-home developments will come with ‘clear expectations’ around design and mix