All articles by Daniel Gayne
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In FocusUpdated National Planning Policy Framework explained
The government’s proposed changes to national planning policy, set out yesterday, saw just a few tweaks from the draft set out in the Summer. Daniel Gayne looks at what has stayed and what has been changed
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NewsBarratt Redrow, Vistry and Taylor Wimpey among 29 signatories to government’s remediation plan
Developers have committed to starting or completing work on all their buildings by end of July 2027
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NewsConstruction ‘sleepwalking’ to repeat of Grenfell due to ‘culture of silence’, warns non-profit
Considerate Constructors Scheme says workers are reporting concerns over safety of materials used on new builds
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NewsThree in five buildings with dangerous cladding have yet to be identified, warns watchdog
Some unsafe buildings may never be identified, National Audit Office says
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NewsEuston Housing Delivery Group will ensure ‘exemplary placemaking’ around new station, says Pennycook
Housing minister confirms appointment of ex-Lendlease MD to lead expert group
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NewsWhat to look out for in the Autumn Budget 2024
Wednesday will see Rachel Reeves deliver her first Budget statement as chancellor. Daniel Gayne explains what it may have in store for housing and construction.
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NewsDevolved government opens consultation on Scottish Building Safety Levy
Transfer of powers necessary for policy expected to complete in coming month
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In Focus‘We will deliver a generational shift’… Why the Grenfell Inquiry report means another building safety shake-up
Keir Starmer wants his government’s response to the tragedy to mark a defining moment in the safety and quality of housing in the UK. Is the construction industry prepared for it?
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NewsLondon council leaders call for ‘use it or lose it’ powers to force developers to build
Authority leaders say they need new powers and investment to fix capital’s housing crisis
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NewsFormer Taylor Wimpey boss Pete Redfern named Travis Perkins CEO
Builders’ merchant also names new chair designate
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NewsFormer Conservative minister Nick Boles reportedly in line to be made Labour planning tsar
Nick Boles switched party allegiance after mini-budget
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NewsFormer TopHat MD joins brickmaker’s MMC business
Andrew Shepherd will be managing director at Ibstock Futures
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In FocusA vision for 150,000 homes but no water to supply them. Does Gove’s Cambridge plan stand a chance?
The housing secretary wants to build nearly three times as many homes as the target set by Cambridge’s own planners. Is there something he knows that they don’t? Daniel Gayne reports
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NewsSpending watchdog slams DLUHC’s failure to ‘get money out of the door’ for levelling up
Majority of supposedly ‘shovel-ready’ schemes forced to extend deadlines
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NewsQuarterly private housing output drops 5.2% but monthly increase gives hope
But public housing reparis and maintenace work increases 11.2%
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NewsWales extends building control registration deadline amid fears of crisis
But uncertainty remains over deadline in England
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NewsUKGBC publishes new embodied carbon reporting guidance
Architects and others urged to take accountability for carbon created by their designs
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NewsUnite Students expects to recover over half of cladding costs from contractors
Firm to incur additional £69m provision in 2023 results because of remediation work
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NewsScottish housebuilder Stewart Milne enters administration
More than 200 jobs to go as £180m-turnover housebuilder fails to find a suitable buyer
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NewsKingspan buys majority share in German firm
Deal includes option for further purchase of Steico shares