Tag: Gateway
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Gateway construction continues despite Trump’s claim of termination
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump said Oct. 15 in Washington his administration had “terminated” funding for New York City’s Gateway program. On Manhattan’s West Side, however, contractors on the site have not missed a shift, they say. Earlier this…
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Gateway 2 bottleneck set to be clear by January
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has released its October update on Gateway 2 building approval applications. In the report, BSR confirmed that it will work through the backlog of applications by January 2026. The BSR’s newly-established innovation unit (IU) now handles 27 of the new‑build applications – comprising 6,192 housing units – and is achieving the mandated 12‑week…
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Gateway 2 ‘roadblock’ risks 1.5m homes pledge, warns CPA
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has warned that the government’s pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes is at risk unless it fixes severe delays at Gateway 2, the approval system for higher-risk buildings. Gateway 2, introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022, requires developers to secure approval from the Building Safety Regulator before work…
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The Link Up: Em’s Gateway Fall Sweater, Caitlin’s Pottery Etsy Shop, And The Easiest Way To Clean Your Washing Machine
Happy Sunday, everyone. What feels like the end of summer is upon us, which always catches us a little off guard. With that said, we’ll be running into every swimmable body of water at least until Labor Day to soak up every last second. Does anyone have any last-minute fun summer plans? This week’s house…
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How tech can standardise 55% of your Gateway 2 submissions
With building control approvals at a record high, platforms like Procore can help teams standardise and automate some of the most onerous tasks in the Gateway 2 submissions. Brett King explains how. (Image: Andrew Howson via Dreamstime.com) Gateway 2 is fast becoming one of the most painful pinch points in UK construction. With rejections pushing…
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‘Gateway 2.5’: should we expect a new step in the building control process?
As industry and the Building Safety Regulator trade blows over the reasons for delays in Gateway 2 approvals, does Dame Judith Hackitt’s reference to a ‘Gateway 2.5’ reveal how government might try to break the logjam? Angus Dawson examines this issue. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CLC publishes new Gateway 2 guidance to help with applications
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published a new guide to help the industry with Gateway 2 applications. The 34-page document is structured around seven guidance notes and provides the baseline principles to help those involved in submitting and assessing applications for building control approval of higher-risk buildings. It also includes practical recommendations on the…
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Quanloop: A Practical Gateway into Alternative Investing
The financial world is evolving, with new models of investing challenging the dominance of traditional banking and stock markets. Quanloop is one such platform that has emerged as a user-friendly option for those seeking flexibility, accessibility, and daily returns—all without requiring large sums of money upfront. According to an article on Business Review, Quanloop stands…
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Hackitt: “Industry is making a big deal of Gateway 2 delays”
“What I fear most at this stage is that we will go backwards, and that would be a travesty because what I see in here is industry making a big deal of the delays that are currently taking place at Gateway 2. I recognise that, but I also recognise that they play their part in…
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Frontier-Kemper, Tutor Perini JV secure $1.18B NYC Gateway job
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Manhattan tunnel projectValue: $1.18 billionLocation: New York CityClient: Gateway Development Commission Contractors will soon dig beneath the Hudson Yards neighborhood in New York City to carve out a new section of the Hudson Tunnel project, according to a…