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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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The role of retrospective defects insurance: A bridge to property sale

Selling a property can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to navigating the complex world of insurance requirements. In this article, Build Warranty® explores the role of retrospective defects insurance in streamlining property sales.

R&D tax relief process streamlined to enhance compliance

Changes to the Research and Development or R&D tax relief process enable your company to embrace greater compliance and accountability.

Premier Guarantee speaks to Paul Cullum ahead of InSite: Building safety and standards

Premier Guarantee will once again host expert speakers to discuss the key issues facing the construction industry this year.

UK Construction Week Birmingham unveils diverse hub programme

UK Construction Week has unveiled the details of its upcoming Hub programme in Birmingham.

NG Bailey secures over £150m worth of engineering contracts

NG Bailey has confirmed a series of engineering contracts worth over £150m, secured in the last quarter.

England’s green belt could unlock 73.7m new homes

England’s green belt could facilitate the construction of over 73.7m new build plots, according to research from Woods Hardwick.

Build costs continue to rise, according to the Southern Construction Framework

Build costs continue to rise despite a drop in material prices, according to a recent report from the Southern Construction Framework.

South East leads the way in planning permission-ready properties

The South East of England has the highest proportion of planning permission-ready properties, according to research by development specialists, Searchland.

Costain Limited to pay £55,000 for river contamination 

Costain Limited will donate £55,000 to the Tyne Rivers Trust after a river contamination incident occurred in the River Don during their upgrade of the A19 in South Tyneside.

GRAHAM completes major beam lift on M2 improvement project 

GRAHAM Construction has completed a major beam lift on the M2 junction 5 Improvements Scheme, marking a significant milestone for the project.

Atkins secures place on £1.6bn NHS HPCCAS framework

Atkins has been chosen for the £1.6bn HPCCAS NHS Shared Business Services framework, which will be active until 2027.

Buckingham Group on the brink of administration

Buckingham Group have ceased trading and filed a notice to appoint administrators as efforts to find an investor failed.

Glenigan’s August 2023 Construction Review reveals sluggish activity and low project starts

Glenigan has released its August 2023 Construction Review, which shows stagnant construction activity and low project starts.

Northern Ireland slashes planned road schemes

The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland has put 17 of 28 planned road schemes on pause, citing financial and environmental constraints.

Average house prices in the UK rise by 1.7%

Average house prices in the UK experienced a rise of 1.7% over the last 12 months, according to the latest finding from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

UK inflation falls to 6.8% – but recession is still possible

The ONS said the drop in UK inflation was mostly due to energy prices not rising as they did in July 2022, but the cost of living remains high.

Suppliers revealed for new Pagabo M&E framework worth £545m

Suppliers appointed to the latest Pagabo M&E framework include Seddon, Tilbury Douglas Engineering and Hands on Mechanical.

£135.5bn could be saved by improving poor quality housing in England

A survey from the Building Research Establishment (BRE) found that fixing poor quality housing in England could bring in £135.5bn of benefit to the country over the next 30 years.

Balfour Beatty completes M42 bridge demolition for HS2

The Solihull-based firm Armac Demolition has carried out a bridge demolition over the M42 on behalf of Balfour Beatty VINCI.

£1.6bn Construction Consultancy Framework agreement launched by NHS SBS

The new Construction Consultancy framework agreement has the potential to save the public sector £240m and prioritises localised procurement.

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