Planning permission and building regulations: A breakdown

Planning permission and building regulations can be a minefield. Even more so when you factor in modular construction and portable buildings. But what is it and do you need it if you’re planning on going modular?

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‘Defining the Need’ – What are the key insights and how will they provide a solution?

Following on from our last piece covering the Platform Design Programme, this week we’re looking at the key insights found from analysis of the five-year £50 billion forward pipeline.

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Making SEN classrooms fit for the future

Not all projects are the same, so a ‘one size fits all’ approach just doesn’t cut it. Special Educational Needs (SEN) classrooms require even more planning and design considerations in particular.

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217,000 more workers needed in the construction industry

The CITB Construction Skills Network forecast, produced with Experian, has indicated that the industry is set for a challenging few years ahead as we start our recovery from the covid-19 pandemic and navigate our way out of the EU.

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Modular buildings to meet the needs of the healthcare sector?

In a market where shortages exist, building standards are extremely high. Sustainability, comfort and infection control are all important but budgets are tight. Modular construction needs to be a part of the solution.

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‘Defining the Need’ – What is the Platform Design Programme?

The Construction Innovation Hub is collaborating with government and industry across four key themes of Value, Manufacturing, Digital and Assurance. The Hubs’ work supports the Construction Leadership Council’s strategy and the Roadmap to Recovery. 

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The four grand challenges to make the UK fit for the future

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS) has written a white paper to set out its long-term plan to boost productivity and earning power of people throughout the UK.

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Thurston Group lands a place on £1.6bn NHS framework

We're pleased to announce that we've successfully landed a place on the £1.6 billion NHS Shared Business Services Framework. We've secured our position across four core lots for “Building Purchase”

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‘Defining the Need’ – the plan to accelerate standardisation in the construction sector

The movement to bring standardised, repeatable platform systems found in the manufacturing sector to construction continues to grow.

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Thurston Group attends Place North West’s Meet the Authorities event

Some of the team attended Place North West’s in person Meet the Authorities: Public-Private Partnerships event last week. Discussing how a strong economic recovery will depend on successful public-private partnerships.  

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