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November 4, 2026

Brookbanks Podcast #27: Mythbusting common commercial assumptions

In the latest Brookbanks Podcast, Head of Cost and Commercial, Ben Wakeling, was joined by Senior Cost Consultant, Ismail Ali, to challenge some of the most common misconceptions surrounding cost management, procurement and value engineering in the development industry. While cost is often seen as the driving force behind development decisions, Ben and Ismail explore why successful projects are rarely defined by cost alone. From value engineering and procurement strategies to client priorities and long-term project outcomes, the discussion highlights the importance of taking a broader view of value.

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November 2, 2026

Brookbanks opens new London Covent Garden office

Our new Covent Garden office will be home to a growing central London team, and a drop-in hub for Brookbanks colleagues nationwide who are meeting clients or delivering projects in the capital.

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October 28, 2026

Autumn Budget 2026: What it means for housing and infrastructure

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October 26, 2026

Our October 2026 Newsletter

In October, we’ve continued to share our thoughts and expertise on the key themes currently influencing the built environment. In our monthly webinar, we explored the brand new Your First Home scheme, what this means for developers and how it compares with the former Help to Buy scheme. Alongside this, we hosted our Sportive 2026 fundraising event and opened our brand new Milton Keynes office. We also released a new podcast, where our host, Ben Wakeling, sat down with Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders, to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry today. Read on to catch up on all the latest, news, insights and updates from Brookbanks.

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October 23, 2026

Brookbanks Podcast #26: Building Better Homes through Licensing & Legislative Reform

The UK construction industry faces a number of significant challenges. From delivering ambitious housing targets and addressing workforce shortages to improving consumer confidence and raising professional standards, the sector is under increasing pressure to evolve. In the latest episode of the Brookbanks Podcast, Ben Wakeling is joined by Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), to explore the role licensing could play in strengthening the industry and supporting the next generation of housing delivery.

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October 22, 2026

Infrastructure First – Creating Better Development Outcomes Through Early Civil Engineering Input

The most successful developments don't treat civil engineering as a technical exercise that begins once planning has been secure. They use early engineering input to understand site exercise that begins once planning has been secured. They use early engineering input to understand site constraints, identify opportunities and establish realistic delivery strategies from the outset.

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October 15, 2026

Brookbanks opens new Milton Keynes office as Ron Henry joins as Group Director of Growth and Major Projects

Led by Ron Henry, the Milton Keynes new office is the latest step in an exciting period of growth for Brookbanks. In June 2026 we secured strategic investment from CBPE, which is helping us invest in our people, broaden our services and expand across the country.

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October 9, 2026

Brookbanks Webinar: Your First Home

In this webinar, we explore the Government's newly announced Your First Home scheme and what it could mean for first-time buyers, housebuilders, developers and the wider residential market. Using market evidence, industry data and lessons from the previous Help to Buy programme, Richard Moorcroft and Tori Hall explain how the scheme could influence housing delivery and where the key challenges remain.

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October 8, 2026

Building Safety Reviews: Turning Technical Findings into Clear Decisions

Identifying a building safety concern is only the first step. The more important question is whether the proposed response is proportionate to the risk. The Building Safety Act (BSA) was introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, creating a new regime for managing risk in higher-risk residential buildings. Responsibility for compliance sits with the Principal Accountable Person and Accountable Persons, who must demonstrate that building safety risks are being identified, assessed and managed effectively.

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September 30, 2026

Brookbanks Webinar: Balancing Acoustics and Sustainability in Healthcare Design

In this webinar we explore where the two disciplines of acoustics and sustainability intersect in the healthcare sector. Using practical examples, Tom Quaife-Jones and Katie Glaze explain how early co ordination can improve improve performance, protect patient wellbeing and keep projects moving.

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September 29, 2026

Our September 2026 Newsletter

In September, we’ve continued to share our thoughts and expertise on the key themes currently influencing the built environment. In our podcasts, we covered the current policy initiatives HBF are in conversation with the government about as well as light gauge steel frame design and its differences and advantages over traditional structural materials. For our monthly webinar, Tom Quaife-Jones and Katie Glaze shared their knowledge on the growing challenge of reducing carbon and energy consumption while supporting wellbeing in healthcare environments.

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September 28, 2026

Your First Home (or “Help to Buy”) is back, but what does it mean for housing delivery?

The Government's announcement of the new Your First Home scheme has understandably attracted attention for its potential to help first-time buyers onto the property ladder. However, the most significant impact of the policy may lie elsewhere. The bigger question for the development industry is whether it can restore confidence across the housing delivery pipeline and provide a stimulus for new housing supply at a time when viability pressures continue to constrain development activity.

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