In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.
How a small North West architectural practice proved it could punch above its weight, landing a series of prestigious projects and transforming Liverpool’s cityscape.
Developer Countryside has been appointed by Bracknell Forest Council to deliver hundreds of affordable new homes as part of the town centre’s regeneration.
A new £10.6m repairs, servicing and maintenance framework has been launched to help develop and maintain Nottinghamshire County Council’s property portfolio.
Co-location developments are an emerging trend. Could this be an answer to helping solve the housing crisis, with high demand for both industrial and residential developments? Why not integrate the two uses? Peter Watkins, director of HDR|Bradbrook explores.
For many people living across the UK, easily accessible, high quality green space has become more important than ever. Ben Kite, managing director at Ecological Planning & Research, says this must drive a commitment to healthier environments for all.
Despite the government putting industry at the centre of its recovery plans, the full impact of Covid-19 is expected to spell uncertainty for the construction industry.
As the UK begins to slowly come out of lockdown, SME housebuilders will once again have to grapple with a planning system that has arguably never been more complex, according to a report by Aldermore Bank.
Contractor Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Rotherham Council to construct three housing developments worth £31.5m which will deliver 171 new homes in Rotherham town centre.
Town centres already struggling with changing shopping habits and shifting footfall have been put under extreme stress by Covid-19. The road to recovery will depend on agile, data-driven decision making, says Steve Scott, executive leader of GHD Advisory UK.
Our homes have been a shelter from the storm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now a new campaign, spearheaded by the National Housing Federation, is calling on the government to ensure social housing is central to the country’s recovery.
Richard Allen, sales director at specialist timber panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY, explores how timber frame construction could help us rise to sustainability challenges.
