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Starmer doubles down on construction targets

The Construction Index

Prime minister Keir Starmer is now promising 150 major infrastructure project approvals on top of the 1.5 million new homes that he intends to see built by August 2029. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Go-ahead for 63-storey Bishopsgate scheme

Construction Enquirer

The City of London Corporation has approved planning permission for the 55 Bishopsgate scheme including 63-storey and 22-storey mixed-use buildings. Demolition of the existing site and subsequent construction works are expected to being next year and be completed in 2029.

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Scotland to England power cable link wins full consent

Construction Enquirer

When complete in 2029 it will provide enough electricity to power 2m homes. Sarah Sale, EGL2 deputy project director, said: “We are delighted that our plans for the onshore and offshore elements of our project have been approved by all local planning authorities and marine licencing organisations.

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BAM JV bags UK’s largest electricity transmission project

Construction Enquirer

Following final approval from Ofgem, work is expected to commence in 2024 with a targeted operational date of 2029. These form the terminals for the HVDC cable and convert direct current to the alternating current used in the onshore transmission network. It is understood the project could be worth up to £700m for BAM.

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Contract awarded for defence infrastructure redevelopment

Roads Online

Under the package (if approved by Government and Parliament) the joint venture will deliver buildings, services and infrastructure works, with construction planned to commence in early 2026. These works will form part of the Australian Defence Force’s submission for Federal Government approval.

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Discover the Latest News on Water Utility Construction and Construction Insurance Capacity

Construction Daily News

After releasing its Environmental Impact Report for the DCP, the state DWR approved the program, which still needs permits through 2026. We would plan to initiate construction in mid-2029,” Bradner stated. Bradner said talks on employing steel fiber reinforced materials may occur at contracts in the future years.

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Uncover the Latest News on New UK Building Product Launched by Markel, Arup Cuts Jobs as UK Construction Slows, British Construction Firm Buckingham Group Near Collapse, South East Plans Permission-ready Properties First, and Construction Business Civil Sanction Boosts Charity Funds

UK Construction Blog

The projected high-speed train line in England would stretch from London to Manchester, the country’s most northerly point, with branches to Birmingham and the East Midlands, and finished between 2029 and 2033, depending on clearance for later phases. The next lowest approval rate is 8.4% in the East Midlands.