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Potential locations for Labour’s new towns

If elected, Labour says it will create a wave of new towns. Here, we pinpoint where they might be plotted and why

By Ufuk Bahar

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Labour's planning reforms and housing policy [June 2024 update]

With Labour now elected, lots of change is coming our way. Here, we analyse their proposals, specifically in the planning and housing space.

By Ufuk Bahar

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The A-Z of building regulations drawings with building regs checklist [2024 update]

Welcome to your complete guide to building regulations drawings - what they are, when you need them and how to get building control approval

By Robin Callister

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An architect’s guide to tender drawings & construction documents

Unsure about what kind of architectural drawings you need to actually get your building built? We give you the inside track

By Robin Callister

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