Analysis

Planning levies could reduce construction of affordable homes

Time and costs of Section 106 agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy are threatening to stifle construction of affordable homes.

9 years 1 month ago
$Large parts of the UK could be fracked to yield gas reserves$

Fracking: The UK needs to drill more holes

Last week Minister for Energy Michael Fallon told the House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs that the UK needs to "get on and encourage the industry to drill".

9 years 1 month ago
Political fudge or credible contender? Boris Island seems destined for Howard Davies' shortlist

Ruling out Boris Island as a replacement for Heathrow seems increasingly unlikely

9 years 1 month ago
Will technology solve the challenge of rising global population?

Only through investment in and sharing of new technologies will we meet the challenge of rising global population, says Atkins chief executive Uwe Krueger.

9 years 1 month ago
Tall buildings back on the rise says worldwide review

Recovery in global confidence means a new spurt of investment in skyscrapers.

9 years 2 months ago