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The government has been urged to set out a clear vision for how it intends to build new roads, railways, prisons, schools and hospitals at a roundtable hosted by Browne Jacobson in partnership with the CBI.
Businesses from across a wide range of sectors discussed the various economic factors – including sustainable skills supply,
Continue reading Browne Jacobson and CBI roundtable explores how to finance public infrastructure post-PFI
Fusion21 is pleased to announce the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Materials Supply and Associated Services Framework worth up to £250 million over four years.
A total of 17 specialist firms have secured a place on the framework designed to supply construction materials to housing providers, and the wider public sector, managing the
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Fusion21 urges housing providers to take action NOW as Wave 3 funding applications open
Procurement experts Fusion21 have called on housing providers to take immediate action as the government opens applications for the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3.
Paul Towers
The fund – previously known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)
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Browne Jacobson has made three key appointments to its expanding team of social housing legal experts.
Richard Macphail joins the UK and Ireland law firm as Partner and Co-Head of Social Housing alongside Gabor Taller.
Francesca Smith and Holly Chadwick are Senior Associate additions, taking the number of lawyers with expertise in social housing
Continue reading Browne Jacobson’s social housing team grows with three appointments – including new co-head
Report from SCAPE and Social Value Portal reveals social value created by skills and employment has more than doubled since 2022
Room for improvement across the country through a stronger national campaign and focus on upskilling to support Labour’s growth agenda
New research has revealed that apprenticeships have become one of the biggest drivers
Continue reading New research shows apprenticeships are one of the construction industry’s biggest social value generators
More than 350 jobs were created and a record number of people accessed apprenticeships after national procurement expert Fusion21 helped companies to deliver their social value targets.
New data published today by Fusion21 also reveals more than 2,000 people were able to access crucial training courses.
Sarah Maguire
Based in Knowsley in Merseyside and
Continue reading Hundreds of jobs, apprenticeships, and crucial training opportunities created as national procurement experts Fusion21 help organisations smash social value targets
THIS year marks a significant milestone for HLM Architects as we celebrate 60 years of practice. Since our founding in 1964, HLM has built a strong reputation for design excellence and expertise, focusing on solving client’s challenges while considering the broader impact design can have on people, communities, and society.
Where it began
HLM
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Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has been invited to join the Advisory Board of the Policy Liaison Group (PLG) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), as the sole main contractor representing the construction industry. This
Continue reading Winvic Joins the Advisory Board of the Westminster Policy Liaison Group on ESG as the Voice of Construction
SCAPE, one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, has achieved Constructing the Gold Standard verification as of 1 August 2024 – becoming one of the country’s first public sector framework providers to realise this goal.
Mark Robinson, CEO of SCAPE, with Chair of Constructing Excellence’s Gold Standard Task Force Professor David Mosey
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Procurement experts Fusion21 today advised landlords “to act now” so they benefit from a fresh wave of government funding which will help to ensure their homes are part of a £1.2 billion green investment.
In May, the government published details of Wave 3 of The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) designed to reduce carbon
Continue reading Procurement experts Fusion21 advise landlords to ‘act now’ to fully utilise SHDF funding Wave 3
Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Lifts Framework worth up to £80 million over four years.
A total of 37 specialist firms – 76% being SMEs, have secured a place on the framework which is now in its fourth generation and has been designed to
Continue reading Fusion21 announces suppliers appointed to £80 million Lifts Framework
As the North West of the UK sees more regeneration and development, groups like Integritas Property Group (IPG) are offering a beacon of sustainable development in recently undeveloped cities; sharing a commitment to building communities that not only thrive in the present but also for generations to come, instilling a sense of confidence in
Continue reading Sustainable and Social Impact of Ethical Development
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Lincolnshire County Council (LLC) needed to improve and expedite its operational and financial highways management processes, from initial defect reporting through to completion confirmation of the final repair. Over five years, the council saved more than £1.5m after using Confirm to replace old office systems. The council also saved more than £3m of
Continue reading Lincolnshire County Council streamlines both long and short-term highways maintenance with Confirm enquiry forms
Reporter: Stuart Littleford
Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Materials Supply and Associated Services Framework, worth up to £250 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional or national coverage.
Designed to supply construction materials to housing providers, as well as
Continue reading Fusion21 invites bids for £250 million Materials Supply and Associated Services Framework
By Jan de Graaf (Signify), Francesco Martini (Inventronics) and Carsten Moellers (Green Gems)
Zhaga enables luminaire manufacturers to design serviceable indoor luminaires with replaceable components that prolong their useful life, contributing to a circular economy.
In the pursuit of sustainability, the lighting industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the imperative to embrace
Continue reading Serviceable Indoor Luminaires for a Circular Future
Scotland’s largest construction trade body, SELECT, says the Scottish Government needs to set minimum standards of competence for installers as well as installations as it seeks to implement new domestic heating standards.
The campaigning electrical association also says that any new plans also have to take into account the capacity of the energy network
Continue reading SELECT warns that the competence of installers is paramount as the Scottish Government seeks to introduce new Heat in Buildings standards
Leading spider platform manufacturer Hinowa has recently launched two important new products. Hannah Treggalles, Marketing Director at Access Platform Sales (APS), explains their significant advantages for maintaining buildings and the national power network.
National spider lift rental specialist Paramount Platforms has become the first access hire company in the UK to take delivery of
Continue reading Working at height innovation: maintenance engineers get spider power boost
Procurement organisation Fusion21 has revealed the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework worth up to £820 million over a four-year period.
A total of 80 specialist firms – 84% being SMEs, have secured a place on the framework which is now in its fourth generation and has been setup
Continue reading Fusion21 names suppliers appointed to £820 million Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework
Canary Wharf Group (‘CWG’) raised £84m through a forward sale of 294 Affordable rent homes to the CBRE UK Affordable Housing Fund (‘AHF’), a fund sponsored by CBRE Investment Management.
Wood Wharf
The affordable homes are part of CWG’s Wood Wharf residential development due to be completed in 2027. The residential community at Canary
Continue reading Canary Wharf Group closes £84m affordable housing deal with CBRE Investment Management
A new guide outlining how concrete construction is best placed to meet the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator has been published by the British Association of Reinforcement (BAR).
The Building Safety Regulator is the Building Control Authority for higher-risk buildings. This includes buildings that are at least 18 metres in height or at
Continue reading CONCRETE ASSURANCE FOR BUILDING FIRE SAFETY
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