# Unlocking 500,000 Houses | Episode 120

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Podcast: [Construction Disrupted](https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-disrupted-6586696)
Published: 2026-06-17T07:15:00+00:00
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Construction Disrupted Episode 120 - Unlocking 500,000 Houses (17.06.26) in partnership with Adobe Acrobat Studio . Check them out and show them some love. In this episode, we're discussing the latest in UK infrastructure, housing regeneration, and construction project delivery. From renewed investor confidence in infrastructure, to ambitious plans for housing-led regeneration in the North, and new evidence on how early contractor involvement can transform project outcomes. Let's go! Investment sentiment in UK infrastructure improving despite geopolitical instability, survey finds Investor confidence in UK infrastructure is at its highest since 2023, even amid global and domestic uncertainty. The UK now outperforms several European peers for infrastructure investment attractiveness. This optimism is driven by government efforts to address regulatory challenges, especially in the water sector, and to improve accountability. However, regulatory complexity and political instability remain significant barriers. Notably, more investors plan to deploy $2–3 billion in UK infrastructure over the next year, with a growing focus on net zero projects. Maintaining a strong project pipeline and a stable regulatory environment is essential to sustain this positive momentum. Housing-led regeneration could unlock 500,000 homes in the North with the right support, report says A Northern Housing Consortium report finds that targeted regeneration could unlock over 500,000 homes in the North of England. Key recommendations include a £500 million annual regeneration fund devolved to mayoral authorities, a dedicated regeneration finance facility via Homes England, and a minister for regeneration. The report suggests these measures could accelerate 100,000 homes through town centre densifica…

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