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UK housebuilding viability at a 15 year low, according to HBF

UK housebuilding viability is at its lowest in 15 years due to decreasing confidence, approval rates, and increasing costs.

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ICW Group – Building Warranties and Building Control

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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

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.

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Construction bodies support new conflict avoidance pledge

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) new Conflict Avoidance Pledge will reduce the financial cost of disputes and help projects be delivered on time and in budget.

Come hell or high water, or Covid-19: Managing contractual risks

The disputes team at international law firm Pillsbury explores the hell or high-water clauses in construction contracts amid Covid-19 and offers advice on how to manage these risks.

HS2: Transformational infrastructure investment or waste of money?

PBC Today’s latest reader survey took on the thorny issue of HS2 – and the results made for some fascinating reading.

Go-ahead for new care home in Lincolnshire

Plans for a new care home in Lincolnshire have received the green light from East Lindsey District Council.

UNiBLOCK partners with developer to provide ICF blocks

Property developer Empire has joined forces with UK-based manufacturer, UNiBLOCK, to use its insulated concrete form (ICF) materials.

Calls grow to keep key workers safe from abuse during construction work

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has called for action to keep key workers safe from abuse during vital construction work.

Refurbished church to accommodate homeless people

Willmott Dixon and students from Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (GB MET) have joined forces to create 29 units providing temporary accommodation for homeless people in Hove.

£350m Grange University Hospital ready a year early

Gleeds and Laing O’Rourke have completed works on several sections of the £350m Grange University Hospital in Gwent, allowing part of the hospital to open almost a year ahead of schedule.

Education construction spirals downward

Education construction output contracted significantly in 2018 after several years of growth. AMA Research’s new Education Construction Market Report examines the causes of the downward spiral and the outlook for this crucial sector.

L&G invests £150m into Sheffield’s West Bar Square

Legal & General has invested £150m into Sheffield’s West Bar Square development to deliver the first phase of this mixed-use project.

Build and create your JCT contracts online with JCT Construct

Out now, JCT’s new digital service, JCT Construct, is a contract drafting system with advanced editing features, enabling you to create and amend your JCT contracts in a secure, flexible and easy to use online environment.

Construction work restarts on affordable housing development in Telford

Living Space Housing has today (28 April) restarted construction on its development scheme for affordable homes located in central Telford.

Dyer & Butler wins tunnel strengthening contract in London

Dyer & Butler has been appointed by The City of London Corporation to deliver strengthening works to the Snowhill tunnel lids that run directly under Smithfield Market.

Industry bodies urge Scottish Government to reopen construction sites

Construction bodies have urged the Scottish Government to introduce a gradual reopening of non-essential construction sites, in line with health and safety requirements.

Pagabo launches campaign to drive collaboration across construction

Framework provider Pagabo has called for construction companies to work together to drive real change and tackle long-term industry issues.

LFC postpones Anfield Road stand expansion

Liverpool Football Club (LFC) has paused plans to expand the Anfield Road stand for at least 12 months due to Covid-19 lockdown delays.

Developer submits plans for £260m Gateshead Quays arena

A full planning application has been submitted for the £260m arena, conference and exhibition centre on the iconic Newcastle Gateshead Quayside.

Problem contracts & bad debt cripples CPUK

The Construction Partnership UK Limited (CPUK) has filed for administration following financial issues caused by a combination of problem contracts and bad debts.

Covid-19: Preventing payment disputes and managing cash flow

Andrew Dixon, commercial director – specialist finance at Aldermore, says managing cash flow has never been more important.

Using Build Aviator to get ahead during the coronavirus crisis

There are some ways you can use this time to your advantage, and planning ahead for when things get back to normal is one of them.

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