Daily News: 15/06/2026
A £560m building works framework covering refurbishment, maintenance, security upgrades and new-build projects has been launched by the Metropolitan Police Service. The nine-lot framework will support capital works across Greater London. Construction Enquirer
Albyn Housing Society has awarded compliance service contracts to Cardo (Scotland) following a competitive tender exercise. The contracts cover heating, electrical and fire safety compliance services across its housing portfolio. Albyn Housing Society Ltd
Construction output in Great Britain increased by 1.6% in the three months to April 2026, driven by strong repair and maintenance growth of 3.4%, while new work rose by 0.3%. Office for National Statistics
A council-owned communal heating upgrade project in central London is undergoing a thorough review after residents raised concerns they could face bills worth thousands of pounds. The review aims to assess costs, affordability and potential impacts on affected households. BBC
Fifty contractors and demolition specialists have secured places on a new £9.5bn education construction framework launched by Crescent Purchasing Consortium. The eight-year agreement will support school, college and university building projects across England, Wales and Scotland. Construction Enquirer
Graham has started work on a £76.8m regeneration scheme in Milton Keynes, delivering 115 new homes. Meanwhile, ECF’s £69m Old Adelphi development in Salford will provide 263 homes, including 112 affordable Passivhaus apartments. MTVH and Chartway Partnerships Group have begun construction of 67 affordable homes in Sunbury-on-Thames, while Citizen Housing Group and WB Property Group have started a £13m affordable housing scheme in Birmingham, delivering more than 50 homes including social rent properties. The Construction Index, Place North West, Place North West, and West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
Citizen Housing Group and WB Property Group have started construction of a £13m affordable housing scheme in Birmingham that will deliver more than 50 homes, including social rent properties, with support from the West Midlands Mayor’s Social Housing Accelerator Fund. West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
A £12m energy-efficiency programme has upgraded more than 900 social homes across the Midlands and Wiltshire, helping residents benefit from warmer homes, improved energy performance and lower fuel bills. Housing Executive
Vistry has launched a voluntary redundancy programme as the partnerships housebuilder seeks to preserve cash, reduce debt and improve financial resilience amid challenging market conditions. Construction Enquirer
A new Housing Forum report highlights how procurement processes can increase the cost of delivering new homes and outlines measures to improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary costs and support greater housing delivery. The Housing Forum
West Oxfordshire District Council reported strong quarterly results, with services exceeding targets and robust financial performance supporting key local priorities. Meanwhile, Salford Council is investigating its housing company following allegations of governance failures, with suspended staff disputing responsibility for issues that developed over several years. West Oxfordshire District Council, Manchester Evening News
Nigel Farage has proposed banning foreign nationals from accessing social housing and deporting those unable to secure private accommodation, signalling a tougher stance on housing and immigration ahead of the Makerfield by-election. The Guardian
Graham has started a £76.8m regeneration scheme in Milton Keynes delivering 115 homes, while ECF’s £69m Old Adelphi development in Salford will provide 263 homes, including 112 affordable Passivhaus apartments. Meanwhile, MTVH and Chartway Partnerships Group have begun 67 affordable homes in Sunbury-on-Thames, while Citizen Housing Group and WB Property Group have started a £13m Birmingham scheme delivering 50+ affordable homes, including social rent properties. Cambridgeshire Live, Place North West, Place North West, BBC, and Daily Echo