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Cost link to innovation lull

Builders fail to appreciate the benefits of innovative layouts in increasing density because of the way they measure costs and value, according to FPDSavills head of mixed use research Yolande Barnes.

CABE branch to push urban parks

Greenery is go with the launch of CABE Space as a new champion for urban parks and green spaces. The new CABE arm will operate with an annual budget of up to £3.3 million, which will be used to help local authorities devise green strategies and undertake

In the pipeline

A development of 42 houses and apartments is proposed in Dundry, Antrim. <b>Mivan </b>has submitted the plans and will be completing the scheme itself.

Key workers move into Berkeley site

Doctors and nurses employed by Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust Key are moving into a new development designed and built specifically for them by Berkeley College Homes. The firm has used its own resources without grant to deliver a development of afforda

Gloucs plan axed

Linden hunts prey in drive for growth

Linden is on the look-out to buy a housebuilder building up to 1,000 homes a year in a huge growth drive which would double the size of the firm. It has already cast its eyes over several potential purchases - said to include Rialto, Crosby and Banner - b

Belway plans to ease moving house

Bellway (Manchester) has joined up with removal specialist Pickfords in a bid to ensure its new homebuyers are smiling on moving day. “Our customers can relax, safe in the knowledge that their move is being handled by professionals,” said customer service

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MPs ride roughshod over Two-Jags’ plan

The vision of John Prescott’s Communities Plan has been slammed by a Commons select committee of MPs as unrealistic, unaffordable and potentially damaging to the environment. The committee, which scrutinises the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, has es

Hire trainees now

The Construction Industry Training Board has urged construction companies to take on apprentices during this month, or risk losing their chance for the year.