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Futurologist predicts construction technology by 2075

A report examining the role that technology will play in the construction industry in the future has highlighted that drones, 3D printing and roofs made from recycled plastic bottles will all be possible by 2025

Global construction costs set to rise

According to a new survey by Turner & Townsend, global construction costs are predicted to rise by 4.3% this year, with New York remaining the world’s most expensive place to build

McBAINS appoint new Director of Architecture

Leading construction consulting and design agency McBains announced that Mark Baseby has been appointed Director of its Architecture team.

Sadiq Khan calls for more powers to speed up land developments in London

Research commissioned by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has shown how we can learn from countries such as the Netherlands, Germany and the USA on how to speed up processes on land developments.

Urban renewal begins at the bus stop

Alistair Branch, Director at Stephen George + Partners architects, gives his advice on how the regeneration of "depressing" bus stations can have a knock-on effect on the community as a whole

Stewart Milne Homes to deliver 500 homes through the Home Building Fund

Stewart Milne Homes North West has secured £11.5m from Homes England through the Home Building Fund to allow the delivery of around 500 new homes in the North West with a development value of £125m

CIOB joins the battle to eradicate worker exploitation

A new report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) says that the construction industry is failing to eradicate worker exploitation, despite recent legislation. Lowest cost tendering, abuse of the retentions system and late payments are pricing ethical practices out of the industry

Resource efficiency in construction could answer carbon emissions

UK emissions are expected to exceed the government’s fourth and fifth carbon budgets, which set emissions targets in the 2020s and 2030s. However, new research shows that improving resource efficiency in the construction sector alone could halve projected excess carbon emissions in the 2020s

The Rise of Rentals: What the Future Holds

In the face of ever inflating house prices, renting has become the only option for many would-be buyers. With reports indicating a quarter of UK households will rent privately by 2021, this new market dynamic presents a serious set of challenges and opportunities for stakeholders at every level.

Government fire safety proposals ‘could encourage desktop assessments’

Government proposals to limit the use of desktop assessments to test the fire performance of external cladding systems could actually increase their use and potentially lead to dangerous materials being installed on buildings.

Financial Conduct Authority launches Interserve investigation

Interserve is under investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority over the company's handling of inside information and market disclosures.

Builders call for tighter regulations to diminish cowboy builders

A study from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), states that a gargantuan 80% of builders, are in desperate need for regulations that will deter cowboy builders from the construction industry.

UK housing crisis could be saved by land trusts, report suggests

A report titled ‘Remodelling Capitalism’ produced by City, University of London and Friends Provident Foundation suggests that land trusts could manage all public land that is suitable for future development and transform it into social housing for the next generation.

Further Success with earthworks in the East for Mick George Ltd

Mick George Ltd has continued to see success across their services, particularly that in relation to their earthworks projects, with further developments underway

UK councils in dire need for affordable housing

A report conducted by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) suggests that 63% of UK councils are struggling to secure affordable housing due to deregulation of planning and lack of investment.

Bankruptcy on the cards for more than 70% of small construction firms

New research suggests many small construction firms are struggling to cope financially due to the knock-on effects of late payments and are likely to face bankruptcy or liquidation.

Mick George strike Gold with their new Constructionline status

With a new Constructionline status of ‘Gold – Level 3’, Mick George Ltd discuss their achievements within the construction industry and how they achieved the new status

How lax are gas safety checks in the UK?

Despite the rules in place for landlords, new research claims gas safety is a ‘postcode lottery’ for the UK’s five million privately rented properties. And it’s not just property owners who are in the firing line...

Thoughts from the shovel face: The time value of… information

Paul Nathanail, managing director of specialist environmental consultancy Land Quality Management Ltd discusses land contamination and remediation, and the requirement for sound site investigation Land contamination is...

Government launch guide to entice new generation into the construction industry

The minister for employment has joined forces with Build UK and Class of Your Own, to launch a brand new guide that aims to attract a younger workforce into the construction industry.

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