Industry News Roundup
5th April 2019
The latest news this week in the Built Environment:
Buyer registrations jump 16% in February
The latest data and analysis from national estate agent, haart, has revealed that pent-up demand possibly fuelled by the Brexit waiting game has seen buyer registrations jump 16% on the month. Read more…
DfT’s £300m scheme to see disabled access at 73 railway stations improved
The DfT has announced a £300m investment to see disabled access improved at 73 UK rail stations. Read more…
No Deal Interim Environmental “Shadow Body” Announced
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced that an interim environmental “shadow body” is in place in the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal in place. Read more…
British Water members not keen on water nationalisation
Companies across the water supply chain believe that the Labour Party’s plan to nationalise English water companies would negatively impact their businesses as well as customers, according to a survey by British Water. Read more…
Kier picked for £200m Camberley town centre revamp
The development arm of Kier has been named preferred bidder to deliver the £200m redevelopment of part of Camberley town centre in Surrey. Read more…