Housing up, overseas investment down, in Q1 2026

TerraQuest has released data showing housing planning applications at their highest level since 2022. In the same period, Real Estate:UK and CoStar Group say overseas investment in UK commercial property slowed sharply.

‘End the anyone-can-do-it era’: RIBA proposes framework for protection of function

The Architects’ Journal ‘End the anyone-can-do-it era’: RIBA proposes framework for protection of function SUBSCRIBER-ONLY STORY The RIBA has released detailed proposals for a new legal framework to protect the function of architects, which would only allow ‘authorised’ professionals to submit planning applications The post ‘End the anyone-can-do-it era’: RIBA proposes framework for protection of function appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Residential planning applications on the rise

Planning applications for new homes have reached a post-covid high.

VIDEO: City of London unveils skyline vision

The City of London Corporation has unveiled a computer-generated timelapse video of the Square Mile’s skyline, amid a surge in planning applications. The ‘City Skyline CGI’, created by Didier Madoc-Jones of GMJ, depicts the financial district from above once all schemes with planning permission, or… The post VIDEO: City of London unveils skyline vision appeared first on Construction News.

Liverpool Street Station redevelopment given go-ahead

Network Rail has secured planning approval for the redevelopment of London's Liverpool Street Station after officers accepted heritage harm on the basis that the scale of commercial development was required to deliver the station improvements. The City of London Corporation’s Planning Applications Sub-Committee approved the… The post Liverpool Street Station redevelopment given go-ahead appeared first on Construction News.

Barbour ABI

This report provides a brief update on contract awards in the month (of January) within the UK construction industry, as well as tracking planning applications