Daily News: 18/02/2025
Fewer than 25% of high-rise projects at the final Gateway 3 building safety stage have received a decision from the regulator. Housing Today (register)
West Lothian Council sets a £100m housing budget, committing significant investment in council housing and rent over the next three years. Meanwhile, Croydon Council plans a crackdown on poor private housing, using selective licensing schemes to enforce against landlords providing substandard accommodation. West Lothian Council, MyLondon
£1.3bn decarbonisation and fire safety contracts are open for bidding via the South East Consortium, inviting contractors for two major frameworks. Meanwhile, Berkshire council unveils £850m framework, with Wokingham Borough Council preparing to assemble a major procurement framework. Additionally, Powys County Council seeks contractors for its next wave of council housing development, with an event in Welshpool next month to engage potential builders. Construction Enquirer, Construction News (register), and Powys County Council
Genr8 Kajima Regeneration named preferred bidder for Stoke city centre scheme, as Stoke-on-Trent City Council selects the developer to revive the stalled Etruscan Square project in Hanley. Construction Enquirer
McAvoy sees revenue and profit boost, with the modular construction specialist reporting strong performance across key divisions and a joint venture with Kier. Lendlease construction arm slips into the red, as revenue falls while the company prepares for its sale. TNA Electrical files for administration, with the £30m turnover M&E contractor submitting an application. Blenheim House payout hopes fade, as trade creditor claims against the Surrey-based contractor rise to nearly £33m. Construction Wave, Construction Wave, Construction Enquirer, and Construction Enquirer
MHCLG to take over fire safety brief, with the government shifting responsibility from the Home Office to the housing department as part of post-Grenfell reforms. Housing Today (register)
Value of construction professional indemnity claims soars, driven by cladding and fire-safety issues, according to new research from a law firm. Construction News (register)
L&Q has secured approval for 147 energy-efficient homes in Old Trafford, in partnership with Trafford Council. Separately, 110 homes in Hollins Green have been approved for the Manchester Road site. Meanwhile, a developer has submitted plans for 850 homes in a Darlington garden village. In Bolsover, 547 homes have been proposed on a designated site. Additionally, a £75m scheme for 288 homes has been submitted for Norbury sports ground. L&Q Group, Warrington Guardian, The Northern Echo, Derbyshire Times, and Inside Croydon