https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/remediation/Recent content in remediation on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/barriers-hindering-the-construction-of-much-needed-homes-in-the-west-midlands/Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/barriers-hindering-the-construction-of-much-needed-homes-in-the-west-midlands/The West Midlands faces significant obstacles in building the homes urgently needed by its growing population. Key challenges include the costly cleanup of contaminated land and soaring construction expenses, which threaten the viability of new housing projects. A recent report presented to the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Overview and Scrutiny Committee highlighted various barriers that developers encounter when trying to bring projects to fruition. The committee also learned about proactive measures WMCA has implemented to help overcome these hurdles.