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Regeneration champion renews interest in energy
Dagenham Dock sustainable park clustering is best model for councils. Sarah Townsend reports
Need to know: crunchtime for PFI
This summer, the government will issue its response to a consultation on the future of the much-criticised private finance initiative (PFI) funding model. What are its chances of survival?
Public procurement needs "radical reform", says RIBA
European public procurement rules must be radically reformed to give a much-needed boost to the UK construction industry, a report has urged.
Milton Keynes council waits in the wings
Quango poised to sell more than 1,700 acres of development land. Sarah Townsend reports
Westminster to wheel out Hub across borough
City of Westminster Council plans to create 50,000 sq ft of space for small businesses in central London over the next two years by investing in underused property.
Government growth fund spends £200,000 on each new job
The government’s regional policy has come under fresh attack today after it emerged that it has spent as much as £200,000 on each job created through its flagship Regional Growth Fund.
Public-private union is vehicle for success
Public spending cuts are proving a barrier to effective regeneration. But a new report reveals the benefits of a partnership model between the public and private sector — where the risks and rewards of a venture are shared — cannot be underestimated.
Two thirds support development, poll shows
Nearly two thirds of people support new development in their local area if it provides jobs and adequate affordable housing, according to research published today.
Hampshire County Council buys Basingstoke office
Hampshire County Council has bought a 48,000 sq ft office building in Basingstoke from a client of Cordea Savills for £6.15m.
Mapeley launches “Salisbury FM”
Investment and asset management company Mapeley has today launched a facilities management company, and has won a nine-year contract from the government.
Culture shock for developers in Kensington and Chelsea
Developers seeking to work in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will be required to make culture a key strand of their proposals, under plans unveiled this week.
South-east goes social with first public sector REIT
Ten housing associations from across south-east England are clubbing together to create the first social housing REIT.
Cost of running government estate slashed
The cost of running the central government estate was slashed by £278m in 2010/11, the Cabinet Office minister announced this morning.
Clapham books in new library
Developers Cathedral Group and United House have completed the redevelopment of a former council building on Clapham High Street, south-west London, into a new public library.
Shropshire hopes to get one over with “nil-CIL”
A planning application has been submitted for one of the first schemes to take advantage of Shropshire Council’s “nil-CIL” rate for commercial development.
Need to know: EU funding furore
MPs are evaluating a European Union funding programme for regenerating deprived areas, in an attempt to make the process less bureaucratic. Sarah Townsend reports
Boris proposes Kensington councillor for London legacy lead
Boris Johnson has proposed a Kensington & Chelsea councillor to replace Baroness Margaret Ford as the head of the London Legacy Development Corporation.
Universities use three Rs — redevelop, relocate and refurbish — to make investment grade
Loughborough is latest institution to invest in enhancing estates. Sarah Townsend reports
Birmingham University submits £175m expansion plans
The University of Birmingham has submitted plans for the £175m expansion of its Edgbaston campus, TheBusinessDesk.com reported today.
Grant unlocks Ruskin Square first phase
Public funding from a local enterprise body will allow Stanhope and Schroders to begin the first homes at Croydon’s Ruskin Square, after years of stasis at the nine acre scheme.
HS2 News
Kept on their toes
Consultants are having to become more dynamic and flexible to take advantage of new opportunities
The state of play 03: Architects
The third of our sector-by-sector reports examines where the best opportunities - and the biggest pitfalls - lie for architects. By Will Hurst
Where’s the growth?
The latest industry contract figures show a surprise spurt in activity - welcome news amongst the economic doom and gloom
Crossrail: Pulling out all the stops
Crossrail - the biggest engineering project in Europe - also claims to be a driver for multimillion-pound regeneration in the capital. Ike Ijeh takes a look at three key stations along the route and asks how much Londoners will really benefit
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Legal bids could derail passage of HS2 bill
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The state of play 02: Consultancy
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Legal challenges to HS2: Destination High Court
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Interview with Uwe Krueger, Atkins
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Parsons Brinckerhoff wins HS2 design brace
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The state of play 01: Contractors
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If only stations would drop the shops
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Government wants HS2 legal bids to be bundled together
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Boris details concerns over HS2 link
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Hinkley nuclear plan faces fresh legal test
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Five firms scoop £49m of HS2 civils work
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Councils seek judicial review to derail HS2
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Hotel La Tour plans "rapid expansion" following Birmingham debut
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Firms scoop £25m of HS2 enviromental work
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Oakervee hired as HS2 chairman
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How to build a model railway station
