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The impact of fluctuating interest rates on funding for property developers

As rising interest rates present an obstacle for property developers across the UK, Peter MacAllan, director at J3 Advisory, explains how to reassess strategies amidst a rapidly changing financial landscape.

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SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.

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Dyer & Butler appointed to historic railways framework

Dyer & Butler, a part of M Group Services, has been appointed as a delivery partner on Highways England’s Historic Railways Estate (HRE) framework.

Willmott Dixon wins phase two of Oaklands College overhaul

Willmott Dixon has been appointed to a £13.4m contract for the second phase of the £62m redevelopment at Oaklands College in St Albans.

Morgan Sindall appointed to manor school renovation in Oxford

Morgan Sindall has been appointed by Oxfordshire County Council to the £3m contract to deliver a new extension and a programme of renovations to Hanborough Manor School on Riley Close in Long Hanborough.

Kier wins £59m contract at Sellafield

Kier has been appointed to deliver a £59m major infrastructure project at Sellafield, awarded through the Programme and Project Partners (PPP) model, which supports the Sellafield mission.

Phase one of Coventry student accommodation complete

Howard Ward Associates (HWA) has helped complete phase one of The Oaks – a significant student development close to the University of Warwick.

DfT invests £60m for North Devon Link Road

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced £60m funding for the A361, a key road linking Devon with the rest of the UK.

Labour challenges Government to ‘Build it in Britain’

The Labour party has pledged to ‘Build it in Britain’ and support 400,000 new jobs as part of the drive towards a clean economy.

Whiteleys redevelopment contract confirmed

Construction contracts have been exchanged between MARK, CC Land and Laing O’Rourke – this paves the way for the project team led by Finchatton to progress main delivery of the redevelopment and restoration of the former Whiteleys centre in London’s Bayswater.

Mitie wins retail facilities management contract

Mitie has won a new three-year contract to provide maintenance and security services for Bravissimo, the retailer.

Asite joins Rice Global Engineering & Construction Forum

Asite has joined Rice Global E&C Forum (RGF) at Rice University in Houston, Texas. The forum focuses solely on the discussion and study of challenges and...

Galliford Try tops October contractors league table

Galliford Try took October’s top spot in the contractor league table after being appointed the contractor for eight major projects totalling just under £343m

RIBA: 90,000 new homes per year needed to meet housing demand

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is calling on the Government to end the housing crisis by giving support and resource to local authorities to deliver the next generation of council housing across England.

Kier Highways to complete motorway upgrade six months early

Kier Highways is set to finish construction of its Highways England project M6 13-15 motorway upgrade work six months early.

Phase one of new School of Engineering development complete

Willmott Dixon has completed the first phase of construction work for the £46.5m School of Engineering development at the University of Birmingham.

Construction work underway for Milngavie Station

Network Rail has started work on the Milngavie Station as part of a £5m investment to extend the platforms.

Winvic secures industrial facility contract in Leicestershire

DSV has appointed Winvic Construction Ltd to design, construct and partially fit out its new industrial facility at Mercia Park in North West Leicestershire.

Kier appointed to £82m CityFibre contract

Kier has been appointed by CityFibre to deliver full-fibre rollouts across five towns and cities in central and south-west England.

UK construction growth falls to five-month low

Construction companies in the UK reported a sustained recovery in output volumes during October, as the rate of expansion grinds to a halt.

Network rail completes first stage of Barmouth Viaduct restoration

Network Rail has finished the first stage of a £25m upgrade to Barmouth Viaduct, a vital transport link for North West Wales.

Work underway on Victoria Riverside residential development

Developer JM Construction has started work on the next phase of its £50m Victoria Riverside residential development in Hunslet.

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