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The impact of fluctuating interest rates on funding for property developers

As rising interest rates present an obstacle for property developers across the UK, Peter MacAllan, director at J3 Advisory, explains how to reassess strategies amidst a rapidly changing financial landscape.

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SFS – Fastening solutions in the building envelope

SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.

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NatWest Group pledges £5bn to boost UK social housing sector

NatWest Group has unveiled a £5bn lending plan designed to provide support for the UK social housing sector amidst economic pressures.

BCIS forecasts building costs increasing by 15% over next five years

The latest five year building forecast from Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) predicts that both building costs and tender prices will increase.

Leisure Guard: Tailored security services for peace of mind

Leisure Guard offers security services across a range of sectors, including manned security for the leisure, retail and construction industries.

SFS Group: Leading the way in rainscreen cladding support systems

In this article, learn about SFS Group's commitment to going beyond standard offerings, providing innovative cladding support systems that elevate building performance and user experience.

Scottish homebuilders Springfield Properties renews Secured by Design NBA membership

Leading Scottish homebuilder Springfield Properties has renewed their membership with Secured by Design’s National Building Approval.

BW Build Warranty®: An attractive alternative to traditional warranties

In the realm of structural warranties, BW Build Warranty® stands out as a beacon of innovation and reliability, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional providers.

How ignoring design vision can make buildings inaccessible

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, finds that a lack of design vision can easily result in making your own premises inaccessible.

Addressing common issues in procuring sustainable materials for construction projects

Demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional construction materials is on the rise, but sourcing these materials can present various challenges.

[VIDEO] Behind-the-scenes video of M25 orbital bridge demolition released

Tru7 Group has released footage of the M25 orbital bridge demolition, which reopened eight hours ahead of schedule.

New SFS Tightlapper® range simplifies cladding installation

Following extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, SFS has responded to the market by introducing its new Tightlapper® fastener range, which offers specifiers and cladding specialists radically improved performance plus simplicity, in place of what can be confusing choices.

Rutland fire door components achieve SBD’s Police Preferred Specification

Manufacturers and suppliers of fire door hardware and components, Rutland Door Controls now have tested fire door components that have achieved Police Preferred Specification under Secured by Design.

Surgo Construction falls into administration

Newcastle-based contractors Surgo Construction has entered administration, as confirmed during it's legal battle with Bellway Homes.

Campaigners to launch legal battle against £700m ITV Studios redevelopment

Campaign group 'Save Our South Bank' has announced a petition against Michael Gove's decision to approve the £700m ITV Studios Redevelopment.

Barratt acquisition of Redrow under CMA investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority has opened an investigation into the Barratt acquisition of Redrow, estimated to be worth £2.5bn.

EFRA Committee urges Government to invest in urban green infrastructure

In a letter to the Defra Secretary, the EFRA Committee calls for reforms and greater Government leadership to encourage more investment into urban green infrastructure.

Fife groundworks and plant hire James Penman collapses

All 35 jobs have been lost at the family run James Penman (Plant Hire) and associated drainage firm Meiklem Drainage.

Ensuring project success through construction materials procurement best practice

In this article, The Build Chain explores how to ensure project success through construction materials procurement best practice.

J3 Advisory joins GHA as lead partner

The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) has welcomed J3 Advisory as a new member and lead partner for GHA’s workstream on insurance and property funding to share insurance and funding expertise for new build homes.

Cornish firm Duchy Plant Hire Ltd files administration notice

The Truro-based Duchy Plant Hire Ltd will apoint administrators, leaving the fate of its 400 construction machines unknown.

Monthly construction output perks up with 1.1% increase

The rise in monthly construction output comes after three consecutive monthly falls, with the value sitting at £15,422 million in January 2024.

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Assent – Delivering flexible building control services

Assent delivers building control solutions on over 30,000 projects annually; our growing network of 60+ offices means that we are always within one hour of a site anywhere in England and Wales.

Building Control and fire safety: Addressing key industry challenges

In this article, we talk to Iain Thomson, CEO of Assent, and Adam Melrose, director at Clarke Banks, about some of the issues affecting the world of building control and what the industry needs to do to tackle them head-on.

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