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.
Launched under the Scottish Construction Accord, the CQIC Charter aims to transform a sector that makes a significant contribution towards Scotland’s society, economy, and environment.
The latest December construction output has shown that growth remained flat in December 2022 due to an increase in new work offset by a decrease in repair and maintenance.
One of the most significant impacts of climate change will be increased incidents of flooding. To reduce the impact of flooding on people and the environment, we need to repurpose our legacy drainage assets, says Brian M Back, co-founder and CTO of Radio Data Networks Limited.
Puma Property Finance is sponsoring the launch of UCL's new sustainable construction solutions research centre, the Centre of Sustainable Governance and Law in the Built Environment.
The January Halifax House Price Index showed that house prices began to stabilise in January, as cost of living and higher interest rates leads to a slower housing market.
A survey by the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has found that the Scottish construction industry is still blighted by serious payment and cashflow issues.
January construction PMIs revealed the fastest fall in output since May 2020 due to a sharp decline in housebuilding reflected by weaker client demand, unfavourable market conditions and greater caution among clients.
Nearly nine in ten construction professionals are concerned about rising inflation depleting confidence in the construction industry and impacting future schemes, says Gleeds winter report.
The adaptive reuse of empty spaces offers an opportunity to bring much-needed healthcare facilities into communities while addressing waiting times and health inequalities.
IC3, the International Centre for Connected Construction, is breaking down silos and driving change in the built environment and across the construction ecosystem through innovation and evidence-led collaborative research.
The Bank of England has announced today (2 February) that interest rates have raised by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, signalling a 14-year high and peak inflation across the United Kingdom.
Jonathan Nugent, Managing Director of Arbicon, the leading construction contract claims consultant, gives insight and tips into ten examples of typical onerous clause types that often appear in construction contracts.
With the pressure on construction companies likely to increase as the recession deepens over the coming year, John Wallace, solicitor and managing director of specialist construction and real estate boutique law firm Ridgemont, examines directors’ liabilities in the event of a construction company insolvency.
Consultancies and contractors have until 16 March to apply to be part of the ASC1 (Asset Safety and Compliance) Framework launched this week (30 January) delivered by LHC.
Annual house price growth slowed to 1.1% and the monthly average house price fell 3.2% below last August's peak in the latest January 2023 Nationwide HPI.
Despite current economic pressures, 49% of UK property companies are planning to increase their decarbonisation investment in 2023, according to BPF Survey.
