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.
Scientists have revealed that adding chemicals to soil could create a strong and environmentally-friendly construction material to build homes in developing countries
97% of middle market construction firms consider themselves at risk of falling foul of anti-money laundering and anti-bribery legislation according to the latest YouGov survey, commissioned by leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM
Contractor Interserve has reported a pre-tax loss of £244m, citing an “inefficient operating model and excessive cost structure” as it continues to combat a series of under-performing contracts
FP McCann’s precast hollowcore flooring has been used in the development nearing completion in Oxford. The supply and installation of precast hollowcore flooring has been applied to three steel frame buildings as part of the development.
Flood risk and control is something that should be considered by everybody. Chris Loaring, Head of Consultancy at Argyll discusses the situation and available resistance and resilience measures
Housebuilding reached the second highest point in a decade during the 2017-18 financial year but the freezing start to 2018 saw a sharp drop in activity, according to new statistics
Total construction output in the higher education (HE) sector was estimated to be worth around £3.9bn in 2017, and this is predicted to rise as the market for university construction work steadily increases
The shortage of affordable homes to buy and rent in London is restricting firms’ ability to recruit and retain staff, according to the latest CBI/CBRE London Business Survey
The number of UK construction companies in significant financial distress has risen by a quarter in the past year and doubled in the past 18 months, according to Begbies Traynor's Red Flag Alert research for Q1 2018
Ministers will today (25 April) call on industry to embrace the latest innovations to make sure the good quality homes that the country needs are being built
BLP Insurance has announced that Swan Housing Group, one of the leading regeneration housing associations in the UK, has secured BOPAS (Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme) accreditation for its precision engineered, modular, cross-laminated timber (CLT) homes
According to a new study, the total number of build-to-rent homes completed – under construction and in planning – across the UK has increased by 30% in the past year
Legislation being piloted through the House of Commons privately by Peter Aldous MP to reform the practice of withholding retention monies in construction contracts has now been published
Now in its fifty-third year, the Queen’s Awards have a long history of celebrating the UK’s most successful business and business people – among contractors receiving awards this year are; Willmott Dixon, Esh Holding’s and Glasgow’s City Building
