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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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City Corporation releases new images of City Cluster skyline in 2026

The City of London Corporation has released images of how its City Cluster skyline will look in 2026, with a preview of 100 Leadenhall Street.

WSP to develop new Transport Strategy for TfSE

WSP, one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms has been appointed by Transport for the South East (TfSE) to develop a new transport strategy that will help unlock growth in the South East.

Costain reveals promising year ahead

Costain, the smart infrastructure solutions company, has revealed that it continues to perform well in the second half and expects to deliver full-year results in line with the Board’s expectations.

The worst decade of housebuilding since WW2

Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) analysis has revealed the 2010s will see the least amount of new houses built since WW2.

Graham awarded £25m Gramophone Works contract

Graham has been awarded a £25m design and build contract for phase 2 works on the Gramophone Works, a new commercial campus in Kensal Rise, London.

Housing association CEO calls for Brexit compromise

Chief executive of Unity, a prominent BME-led housing association, called on Westminster politicians to “grasp the Brexit nettle”, to prevent local communities experiencing a reality of chaos as the UK’s exit from the EU swiftly approaches.

Pay ratio regulations force construction companies to be more transparent

Pay ratio regulations are set to come into force for large UK construction companies with over 250 employees, as businesses must disclose pay for top bosses.

Under the spotlight: Top construction trends

Technology is having a profound impact on the construction industry as it embraces innovative and disruptive technologies that were once thought to be science-fiction. Here we take a look at the trends shaping the industry and how companies are staying on top by adopting the latest cutting-edge techniques

New Year Honours for the construction industry

The Queen’s New Year Honours list for 2019 has arrived; here we take a look at those honoured in the construction industry.

Vinci acquires majority share in Gatwick Airport

French construction group Vinci has signed an agreement to acquire a 50.01% stake in Gatwick Airport.

Innovative project to commercialise road defect detection system

A new collaborative project between Road Intelligence Ltd, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and the University of Edinburgh could lead to an app that predicts potholes before they happen.

Network Rail names winners of £7bn contracts

Network Rail has announced the award of three multi-billion pound contracts for the South of England, worth up to £7bn.

Argyll Environmental hosts free Designing for Flood Risk Seminar

‘Designing and planning for flood risk’ is a free Flood Risk Seminar for architects and developers, discussing key principles of designing flood

Kier rights issue fails to impress as underwriters settle the bill

Bank underwriters are set for losses as Kier’s £250m rights issue fails to captivate the market with just over a third of shares taken up.

Mick George Waste Management provision increase recycling capacity

Mick George discuss how their Waste Management provision has been enhanced with a new segregation station for waste disposal.

Grand Designs: Another Environmental Assessment

Ali Stanton, of Argyll Environmental, discusses Grand Designs and how it showcases costs, planning applications and environmental impact assessments.

Grand Designs: An Environmental Assessment

Ali Stanton, of Argyll Environmental, discusses the TV prgramme Grand Designs and the showcasing of planning costs and delays in the building process.

GMB welcome rejected planning permission for Sutton Estate

GMB has welcomed the decision to reject the Clarion Housing Group’s appeal for planning permission to replace 70 social housing units at the William Sutton estate.

Government publishes guidance on construction products ahead of Brexit

The government has published a statutory instrument to ensure a functioning Construction Products Regulation regime when the UK leaves the EU.

Over 40,000 people sign Right to Build register to build their dream homes

New research by the National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA) has found that, since 1st April 2016, over 40,000 people have now signed up to Right to Build registers across England.

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