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.
With the industry in the middle of a materials procurement and shortage crisis, parties should make certain the terms of a contract are drafted carefully to ensure the transfer of risk in construction price increases and delays reflects their requirements, says Mark Christie, senior associate at law firm Clarke Willmott.
Government efficiency minister Jacob Rees-Mogg is reportedly looking to reduce social value weightings in public procurement, citing concerns that they negatively affect smaller firms. Tiia Sammallahti, founder and CEO of whatimpact.com, examines the challenges of realising true social value in construction - and why rolling back the requirements would be the wrong choice.
Terra has submitted a full planning application for 40 affordable homes in Aston, West Oxfordshire to help alleviate the shortfall in affordable housing.
Inland Homes have announced their first collection of homes in Hertfordshire. The Cheshunt Lakeside residential development is due to launch in the summer, and will provide 1,700 new homes.
SPX Capital and Portuguese real estate firm Green Jacket Partners have teamed up to launch a new residential development called One Green Way, located in the Algarve, Portugal.
The redevelopment of Sunderland’s Civic Centre into 265 new homes has been granted planning permission by the City Council’s Planning and Highways (East) Committee.
Leeds Temple Works - famous for its Egyptian architecture - has been awarded a £1m funding boost from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund and Historic England.
Rg+p has developed planning proposals for the Nuneaton town centre regeneration, which will include new homes, workspaces, public green space and improved riverside connections.
CEG has appointed Beard Construction to deliver the £17m 1000 Aztec West redevelopment scheme, which will be the South West's first Net Zero Carbon in operation out-of-town office development.
Akela Ground Engineering has been awarded a contract by Graham, to deliver piling solutions for two buildings within a new 110-acre retirement village in West Yorkshire.
Legal & General and Oxford University are developing a new postgraduate accommodation designed for families, as part of Legal & General and Oxford University’s £4bn partnership.
Graham has been appointed as the principal contractor to deliver a new £16m Chelmsford Bridge and Highway scheme, as part of the Chelmsford East Beaulieu S278 Works (RDR Phase 3) project.
