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.
The City of London Corporation has appointed Turner & Townsend to project manage the construction of a purpose-built wholesale market facility in Dagenham Dock and Gardiner & Theobald as cost consultants
Highways England has appointed Costain to build safer, smoother and more reliable journeys through some of the North East’s busiest sections of the A1.
Mace has been appointed by Astrea to deliver a new office development at 38 Berkeley Square, the scheme includes 9,000 sq ft of retail use on the ground and lower floors.
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Telford & Wrekin Council to deliver the first phase of the town’s Station Quarter project, a regeneration project made possible after the council secured £22.3m from the Government’s Towns Fund.
Redsun Projects has appointed Triton Construction as main contractor to deliver Knowsley Hub, a new 50,000 sq ft trade counter scheme on Knowsley Industrial Estate in Merseyside.
Whilst trade agreements have wreaked havoc on getting construction supplies to project sites globally, large projects closer to home in the UK have caused even more commodification once supplies are available.
We are all well versed in materials shortages, the skills gap, achieving net zero goals, and the need for more diverse housing solutions to meet the current demand. Finding solutions that combat more than one of these problems is becoming more important than ever before.
Preparatory work for a £10.9m Oxford City Council housing development has unearthed glimpses into Oxford’s past – Oxford City Housing Ltd (OCHL) and Willmott Dixon expect to start work next month on building 36 flats in the city centre.
Four key planning applications have been agreed by Manchester’s planning committee as a part of the next phase of regeneration in Ancoats & News Islington.
Marking the first anniversary of NHBC Accepts, the service has now accepted a range of products and systems, which over the course of the year have helped in the delivery of more than 5,000 innovative new homes across the UK.
The Scottish Government’s short life working group has set out plans to bring an end to the practice of withheld retention payments and deliver “an essential financial lifeline” for contractors.
Collinson Construction has commenced eight months of work on the project that will deliver a new sports hall and outdoor courts at St John’s Marlborough.
