Tag: planning
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Construction planning climbs again on core sector momentum
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Signs of life are returning to planning desks across the country, as momentum builds behind large-scale projects and complex builds, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, which tracks nonresidential projects entering the planning stage…
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New planning reforms could help fix broken housing market
The UK government’s new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, expected to come into force by late 2025, promises major changes to how housing is delivered in England. The aim is to reduce delays, make it easier to get permission for new homes, and support smaller builders, including people who want to build their own homes. These…
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How 4D planning provides control throughout the project life cycle
4D planning is often misunderstood, reduced to an animated model used to impress stakeholders. For those managing complex infrastructure programmes, 4D is far more than a visualisation tool. By connecting the time element to the 3D model, 4D planning provides a dynamic representation of how construction will progress, argues Kurt Metcalfe at Proicere Digital. But…
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Does planning permission always add value to your home?
It’s common to wonder ‘does planning permission add value to your house’ if you’re considering moving on to pastures new. Perhaps you were considering expanding but have found your dream home and want to show potential buyers what could be achieved with your home. Or, maybe you always planned to sell your home on as…
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Does planning permission always add value to your home?
It’s common to wonder ‘does planning permission add value to your house’ if you’re considering moving on to pastures new. Perhaps you were considering expanding but have found your dream home and want to show potential buyers what could be achieved with your home. Or, maybe you always planned to sell your home on as…
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Omaze £6m house winner still locked out amid planning dispute
When Vicky Curtis-Cresswell won a £6m dream home in March through an Omaze charity draw, she thought the keys were just days away. But nearly four months later, she’s still locked out, caught in the middle of a planning row over unapproved additions to the luxury property. Now, with the council rejecting planning permission and…
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Construction Leaders Double Down on Workforce Planning Amid Labor Crisis
A new industry report from Bridgit reveals that 98% of construction leaders plan to increase investments in workforce planning over the next year, with nearly all turning to AI, automation and advanced analytics to navigate the construction industry’s intensifying labor crisis. The 2025 State of Workforce Planning report surveyed hundreds of construction executives across operations, project management, human resources,…
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Do you need planning permission for a pergola?
A pergola can transform a garden, but could it land you in planning trouble? Before you grab the drill, it’s worth knowing the rules. While many homeowners assume pergolas are hassle-free additions, planning consultant Simon Rix reveals otherwise: “It’s a topic that crops up fairly often and is surprisingly nuanced depending on context.” In most…
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Will planning reforms deliver the government’s housing targets?
The target of 1.5 million additional homes in England incorporates new-build houses as well as conversions, demolitions and change of use. To boost the construction of new homes, the government loosened planning rules and regulations, which had previously created bottlenecks, to speed up planning processes and provide sustainable growth. View the original article and our…
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What it’s like to buy a plot without planning permission
When we first decided to self-build, I genuinely thought finding a plot would be easy. You know, clicking through listings online and wandering through villages, picking out “the one,” and feeling the magic of it all coming together. Well, I can now say with absolute certainty: it’s not like that. Not even close. Our search…