Construction and the built environment

Latest news affecting construction and the built environment

Decarbonising construction  Government published joint plan to decarbonise construction (June 22, 2011).

Construction Carbon Final Report has been published by BIS and the Chief Construction Adviser (November 29, 2010).

Decentralisation and Localism Bill delayed. Eric Pickles says publication may be next month (November 22, 2010).

Community Infrastructure Levy. DCLG publishes paper on how the CIL should work. View summary and document (November 18, 2010).

DCLG has announced a consultation on the proposed New Homes Bonus. View details and document (November 12, 2010).

High court decision that the revoking of RSS was unlawful The High Court today ruled that Eric Pickles, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, was unlawful in unilaterally revoking the regional planning strategies in July. Cala Homes (South) Limited issued a claim for judicial review in August (November 10, 2010).