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July 24, 2025

Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction 2025

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our very own Director, Lucy Wildesmith, has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Most Influential Designer’ award in the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction 2025!

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July 23, 2025

What the Cunliffe Review Means for Development

On 21 July 2025, the Government’s Independent Water Commission, led by Sir Jon Cunliffe, published a landmark report proposing sweeping reforms to the UK’s water sector. With 88 recommendations spanning regulation, infrastructure planning, water quality, and environmental performance, the Cunliffe Review sets the stage for a transformation in how water is managed and governed across England and Wales.

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July 15, 2025

UK Housing Market Update – June 2025

June saw the UK housing market balancing cautious optimism with structural challenges. Government pledges of record social and affordable housing funding, a new National Housing Bank, and planning system reforms offer hope against long-term undersupply. However, planning permissions have hit record lows, Section 106 delays persist, and housebuilders face margin pressures.

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July 14, 2025

SME developers: the challenges they face, and how we can help

In the ever-evolving landscape of UK housing delivery, small and medium-sized housebuilders (SMEs) are increasingly recognised as a vital part of the Government’s ambition to build 1.5 million new homes over the course of this Parliament. Their agility, local knowledge and design-led approach bring much-needed diversity to the market.

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July 10, 2025

Smarter, Integrated M&E Design for a Sustainable Future

At Brookbanks, we go beyond traditional mechanical and electrical (M&E) design. Our mission is to ensure that every system we create works seamlessly within the broader context of a project- whether it's a residential development, a commercial building, or a complex infrastructure scheme.

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June 25, 2025

The PSDS Era Ends – Decarbonisations Goes On

On 12 June 2025, the UK Government confirmed no new funding will be made available under the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS). Existing projects awarded funding under Phase 3c and Phase 4 will continue to be supported until completion in March 2027 and March 2028 respectively.

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June 12, 2025

Spending Review 2025: A Step-Change Moment

The 11th June 2025 Spending Review marked a profound shift in the government’s approach to housing, planning, and infrastructure — placing long-term affordability, delivery certainty, and strategic investment at the centre of economic policy.

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June 4, 2025

Need for Speed – Planning Reform Latest

The Government’s Planning Reform Working Paper proposes a series of bold measures to accelerate housing delivery, including stronger local authority powers, penalties for delayed build outs, and new transparency requirements for developers.

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May 20, 2025

Unlocking the value of Section 106 contributions

A recent report by the Home Builders Federation estimates that local authorities currently hold over £6bn of unspent Section 106 developer contributions.

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May 8, 2025

UK Housing Market Update – April 2025

UK Housing Market Update – April 2025: April brought a mixed picture for the UK housing market, reflecting both positive momentum in some areas and persistent structural challenges in others. From house price trends to construction sector performance and regulatory hurdles, here’s a comprehensive round-up of the month’s key developments.

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April 11, 2025

Adapting to Tariffs and Turbulence: Your Strategic Edge Starts Here

With the new Trump tariffs and mounting global economic pressures, many businesses are facing renewed uncertainty.

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April 9, 2025

Affordable Housing: A Positive Outlook with Challenges to Navigate

As many Housing Associations and Registered Providers are taking stock of housing completions and future development plans, it's a fitting moment to reflect on the evolving landscape of the affordable housing sector—one that presents both opportunities and ongoing challenges.

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