Tag: planning
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent and is now law, marking a major change to the UK’s planning framework. For self-builders, the changes could make it easier to get permission, access land, and incorporate sustainable features into their projects. By reducing bureaucracy and legal hurdles, the law aims to make the process…
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Consultation opens on new National Planning Policy Framework
The government has launched a consultation on a revised National Planning Policy Framework, described as the biggest rewrite of planning rules in decades. The proposals aim to increase the supply of homes across England and streamline the planning system that homebuilders have said for decades have held back homes being built. Ministers say the changes…
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2026 Infrastructure Outlook: Sustainability, Monitoring and Lifespan Planning Lead the Way
2026 is shaping up to be an important year for the infrastructure world as governments, cities and private developers deal with growing pressure on aging systems. Instead of focusing only on building quickly or staying under budget, more attention is shifting toward durability, long-term performance and overall resilience. The goal is no longer just to…
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Pool House & Outdoor Kitchen Planning That Works (CT)
Connecticut’s a beautiful place with beautiful summers. That makes homeowners want a pool house in CT to squeeze as much beauty out of their yards as possible. Especially when you include an outdoor kitchen, in CT, your backyard transcends into a hub for hosting, relaxing, and just enjoying time outdoors. All it takes is the…
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Best Project Planning and Scheduling Tool for Modern Construction Teams
Modern construction teams face tight deadlines, complex workflows, and constant pressure to stay on budget. They need tools that help them plan, track, and adapt to changes across every phase of a project. The best project planning and scheduling tool helps teams coordinate tasks, manage resources, and maintain clear communication from start to finish. Technology…
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Construction planning falls again, but data center boom continues
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction planning momentum faltered in November, though developers in key sectors continue to press forward, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, which tracks nonresidential construction projects entering the planning stages and leads actual construction…
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Iconic London markets poised for Royal Docks relocation
Chris Hayward, policy chairman of the City of London Corporation, said: “Redeveloping the current market sites will contribute billions of pounds in economic growth, thousands of new jobs and thousands of new homes. There’s a lot more to do – and a developer to be agreed – but this is undeniable progress. View the original article…
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CBIZ Releases 2026 Tax Planning Guide Highlighting OBBBA Changes
CBIZ, Inc., a national professional services advisor, has released its 2026 Tax Planning Guide, helping businesses and individuals navigate changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The guide outlines key tax shifts and practical strategies for 2026 and beyond, covering topics from net operating losses to AI and automation impacts. Joseph Perry, National…
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Why a second Planning Bill might be on the way
A second planning bill could be on the horizon as the UK Government faces pressure to speed up housebuilding and simplify planning rules. Treasury officials reportedly want new legislation to go further than the current Planning and Infrastructure Bill, arguing it still leaves developers, self-builders and renovators tangled in red tape. For homeowners and builders…
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Agentic AI Brings Intelligence and Automation to Preconstruction Planning
When people think about innovation in construction, they picture robots laying bricks, drones scanning jobsites, or AI flagging design errors mid-project. But the real revolution is happening long before the first shovel hits the ground. It’s happening in preconstruction, the most strategic, underestimated and under-digitized phase of a project’s lifecycle. Today, a new class of…