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.
Planning director for the Home Builders Federation (HBF), Catherine Williams, reflects on government planning reforms and what more should be done moving forward.
The late payments crackdown will grant stronger powers to the Small Business Commissioner to wield multi-million pound fines against large firms that do not pay promptly.
The Community Land Trust Network (CLTN) is calling on the government to use the windfall to strengthen affordable housing delivery by investing in community-led housing.
The UK government has unveiled a sweeping £725bn infrastructure strategy spanning the next 10 years, a move set to transform the nation’s built environment and unlock long-term economic growth.
Turner & Townsend's Summer 2025 UK Construction Market Intelligence report (UKMI) has revealed that ‘intense competition’ for UK power connections is creating uncertainty, despite growing infrastructure opportunities.
The Environment Agency is seeking two marine specialists to deliver routine and unplanned beach maintenance works to reduce the risk of coastal flooding for residential and commercial properties.
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has tasked the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) with investigating the evolution of cross-border co-operation and potential divergence in spatial planning policy on the island of Ireland since Brexit.
Kier has signed a £139m contract to upgrade the Wanlip Sewage Treatment Works in Leicestershire. At the same time, Andrew Davies, CEO, has announced his retirement.
The Centre for Construction Best Practice (CCBP) has launched a major industry-backed research project to investigate the impact of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) on public sector construction outcomes.
