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December 17, 2025

Webinar Summary: Section 106 Contributions: Purpose & Recovery

Section 106 (S106) agreements play a vital role in shaping sustainable communities by ensuring that developments contribute to essential infrastructure and services. However, recent research highlights a growing challenge: billions of pounds in developer contributions remain unspent by local authorities. At Brookbanks, we believe understanding the purpose of these agreements, and how to recover unspent funds, is critical for developers and stakeholders alike.

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December 15, 2025

Building Smarter from the Start

At Brookbanks, we know that time and budget are often the defining factors in any project. That’s why we focus on delivering timely, value-driven outcomes through smarter design strategies.

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December 11, 2025

Engineering in Healthcare – M&E Thought Leadership

Attendance at the IHEEM Healthcare Estates Conference 2025 in Manchester offered critical insights into the evolving landscape of NHS estates management and engineering, with a renewed focus shaped by recent government funding allocations to this sector. The event’s 2025 theme, “Prevention Is Better Than Cure,” resonated across discussions, placing proactive strategic planning, compliance, and innovation at the heart of future estates improvement, particularly regarding net zero commitments and sustainability.

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December 4, 2025

Podcast Episode #6: Industrial Energy Security

In our latest podcast, Grant Vasey, Director for our Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Group, and Mat Capper, Director of Utilities, delves into one of the most pressing challenges facing UK industry today: Industrial Energy Security.

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December 3, 2025

The Importance of High-Quality Technical Detail & Multidisciplinary Approach

In this article, Lee Witts, Group Director for Land, Development and Communities at Brookbanks, shares his thoughts on why high quality technical detail and a genuinely multidisciplinary approach are fundamental to turning planning policy into practical outcomes, protecting value and saving client’s time.

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November 27, 2025

The 2026 Budget: What it means for Housing, Development and UK Growth

Explore how yesterday’s Budget changes the industry landscape for developers, landowners and construction professionals. From tax adjustments to housing and infrastructure priorities, we outline the challenges and positives shaping the sector’s next steps as we move into 2026.

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November 26, 2025

Quick Tips: What’s a frequent post planning delay for civil engineering?

In our latest video, the Brookbanks civil engineering share some quick tips on a question that many developers and stakeholders face: What's a frequent post planning delay for civil engineering?

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November 24, 2025

Our November 2025 Newsletter

Welcome to our November newsletter. In this issue, we dive into the latest Planning & Infrastructure Bill updates, share insights on avoiding hidden site costs, spotlight new podcast episodes, and celebrate some fantastic team news. Plus we are looking ahead to what’s next, inviting you to our last webinar of the year. We hope you find these updates informative and inspiring as we work together toward smarter, sustainable development

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November 20, 2025

Podcast Episode #5 – Structural Engineering in Reusing Buildings

In this thought-provoking Podcast episode, hosted by Ben Wakeling, Rob Houlston, Structural Engineer and Shawn Galliers, Director of Sustainability, explores how structural engineering can play a pivotal role in the reuse of existing buildings, offering both sustainability and cost-efficiency benefits. Drawing parallels with other industries-like fashion, electronics, and automotives.

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November 19, 2025

The Role of Structural Engineers in the Climate Emergency Webinar

As the climate emergency intensifies, the role of structural engineers is evolving rapidly. No longer confined to ensuring buildings stand strong, today’s engineers are being called upon to help shape a low-carbon, sustainable future.

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November 13, 2025

Why Early Site Investigations Matter

Developers often focus on design, budget and planning, but the ground underfoot can be a silent deal-breaker. In fact, it’s estimated that roughly 80% of construction problems arise from unexpected soil or rock conditions that proper investigation could have revealed.

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November 5, 2025

Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Committee Reforms and Fees

The Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced in March 2025, is a cornerstone of its housing and growth agenda. Its report stage has recently concluded, with members seeking amendments to some elements.

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