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BSR backlog swells as new build approvals run to 36 weeks

Construction Enquirer

The scale of delays plaguing the Building Safety Regulator’s gateway approval process has been laid bare in the first set of published official figures. The figures, covering activity from late 2023 to early 2025, show 2,108 total applications submitted, but just 338 have received approval.

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Milestone-Based Payments & Instant Retention Release: 2025 Playbook

Construction Placements

Milestone-Based Payments & Instant Retention Release: 2025 Playbook Outdated construction payment models are holding you back. Discover how milestone-based billing and instant retention release can fix cash flow and speed up approvals in 2025.

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Balfour Beatty lands £833m carbon capture power plant job

Construction Enquirer

Net Zero Teesside secured final investment approval in December 2024. The full value of the contract will hit Balfour Beatty’s order book by the end of Q2 2025. The contract win follows a £21.7bn government pledge last year to support UK carbon capture projects. At peak, the project will support 1,500 jobs.

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Inland Rail awards contract to John Holland

Roads Online

Related stories: Inland Rail announces major Victorian construction contract partner Visualisations released for new Inland Rail precinct Bridge beam boost for Inland Rail The project is expected to create up to 400 jobs to build the new track, bridges and level crossings along the newly approved section with upgrades to a further 3.5

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. Key Takeaways: Demystify the Pay App Lifecycle 📝 Break down the full end-to-end process, from draft to approval to waiver release. August 21st, 2025 at 9:30 AM PDT, 12:30 PM EDT, 5:30 PM BST

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Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know

UK Construction Blog

The post Navigating the UKs 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating.

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Skanska, FlatironDragados win $1B DC bridge upgrade

Construction Dive

Published July 8, 2025 Zachary Phillips Editor post share post print email license A rendering of the Long Bridge North project in the District of Columbia. With funding in place and planning and approvals now complete, this highly complex and critical infrastructure project is shovel ready.” and Northern Virginia corridor.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

🚀Optimize project timeline - Use digital tools to accelerate approvals and prevent bottlenecks. 📆 February 25, 2025 at 9:30am PT, 12:30pm ET, 5:30pm GMT . 🔁 Streamline workflows - Automate key processes, such as payment workflows, to reduce miscommunication and human error.