Daily News: 19/02/2025
Beyond Housing has released its 2023/24 ESG Report, highlighting achievements in home energy efficiency, community investment, and governance. Housing Digital
Milton Keynes has exceeded its housebuilding target for the seventh year, delivering 1,955 homes in nine months, surpassing the 1,767 target. Croydon Council has pledged millions for social housing improvements despite a recent government bailout, following the approval of its Housing Revenue Account plan. Milton Keynes Borough Council, South London Press
Hull City Council has appointed ECF-a partnership of Muse, Legal & General, and Homes England-as the lead developer for the 15-year East Bank Urban Village project. The regeneration scheme includes 850 homes, commercial space, and infrastructure improvements. Hull City Council
Procurement body YORhub has begun tendering for its £1bn YORcivil major works framework, covering civil engineering projects across Yorkshire, Humber, and the East Midlands. Meanwhile, Staffordshire County Council has launched a £45m framework to find contractors specialising in modern methods of construction for projects over the next three years. Construction Enquirer, Construction News (register)
An Essex council leader has threatened to sack Morgan Sindall unless it improves the “diabolical” housing repairs by Christmas, amid claims of ignored emergency callouts in Basildon. Elsewhere, Cardiff Council admitted breaching procurement law in a £30m power station demolition contract after Brown and Mason Group Limited alleged unfair treatment. Yellow Advertiser, Construction News (register)
Building maintenance specialist Cardo Group has made its second Scottish acquisition in two months, taking over North Lanarkshire-based Rodgers & Johnston, which focuses on local authority and housing association work. At the same time, Barratt Redrow has raised its full-year expectations after reporting a 23% increase in profits. Construction Enquirer, Scottish Construction Now
New data from the Insolvency Service reveals an 8% decline in construction industry insolvencies in 2024, indicating a slight improvement in sector stability. The Construction Index
A new access road for a 1,000-home development in Coulby Newham has been approved despite objections. Barratt London and Places for London secured planning for 900 apartments at Bollo Lane, while St Albans Council approved 550 homes in Harpenden. Planning was also granted for 164 homes in Egremont despite controversy. Additionally, Harrow’s Byron Quarter scheme has been approved, set to deliver 149 new homes, including council properties. Teesside Live, The Construction Index, The Herts Advertiser, Cumbria Crack, and Housing Digital