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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 – Fastening solutions in the building envelope

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

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Plans in for first phase of £650m Island Quarter scheme

Plans for the first phase of the £650m Island Quarter development have been submitted to Nottingham City Council.

Over-engineered buildings nullify the green benefits

Alex Hill, managing director at Whitecode Design Associates, offers insight into the smart ways to design building services to ensure they perform as designed and maintain a thermally comfortable environment for occupants, without being over-engineered.

Hopkins Architects to transform Mayfair’s forgotten backstreets

The South Molton Triangle is a new redevelopment proposal by Grosvenor Britain and Ireland to transform a prime, but underutilised, Mayfair area into a high-end retail, office and leisure community.

Designs for first HS2 Chiltern tunnel vent shaft headhouse revealed

HS2 has revealed the final design for the Chalfont St Peter vent shaft headhouse which will provide ventilation and emergency access the 10-mile Chiltern tunnel.

Crossrail bosses blame further delays on Covid-19

Crossrail's opening of the central section between Paddington and Abbey Wood next summer is not achievable.

Plan the World We Need: Planning’s role in a sustainable recovery

At the end of June, the Royal Town Planning Institute launched Plan the World we Need – a campaign calling on governments to capitalise on the expertise of planners to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. RTPI chief executive Victoria Hills sets out her case.

Construction contract awards increase by 81.4% in June

Construction contract award numbers increased by 81.4% to 477 in June pointing towards an improvement in industry conditions, according to Barbour ABI’s latest figures.

Project Bank Accounts: Good news for the supply chain

What are Project Bank Accounts, why are they good news and will everyone welcome them? Copronet explains...

Pick Everard to work on 38 NHS health centres in the Midlands

A programme of works for 38 health facilities, owned by NHS Property Services, throughout the Midlands, valued at £5m, has been awarded to Pick Everard.

£589m investment to kickstart rail transport upgrades in the North

The transport secretary has announced a £589m investment into the TransPennine main line between Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester to improve rail transport in the North.

HS2 implements PBAs for greater payment protection

HS2 Ltd is giving more support to companies in its supply chain by approving the use of Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) across key contracts on Phase One.

Kier wins school projects worth £170m

Kier has won £170m of new school projects across England and Wales to support the government's mission to maintain and improve school buildings.

Galliford Try secures contract for Bishopsgate refurb

Galliford Try has won a major redevelopment contract with Arax Properties for the new Bishopsgate centre in London.

Demolition begins as part of £330m New Garden Square regeneration

Demolition of two multi-storey offices on the Calthorpe Estate has commenced, making way for the Build-to-Rent apartments which will form part of the £330m New Garden Square regeneration scheme.

Closing the door on cheapness with the Value Toolkit

Value-based decision-making is the lynchpin of a transformed construction sector, says Keith Waller, programme director of the Construction Innovation Hub.

Built Environment: A transformational recovery from Covid-19

The construction industry needs to come together to build a greener future, says Gillian Charlesworth, chief executive of BRE Group.

Affordable homes in London for NHS staff gets go-ahead

Network Homes has gained planning permission from Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) for 158 affordable homes near Central Middlesex Hospital.

Arup wins design contract for Toddbrook Reservoir

The Canal & River Trust charity has appointed Arup to design the permanent repair of Toddbrook Reservoir, following damage sustained to the dam’s spillway in August 2019.

Coventry City FC unveils new stadium plans

Coventry City Football Club and the University of Warwick have announced plans to develop a new stadium.

Covid-19: Can we build our way out of this (Part 2)?

Following Boris Johnson’s call to “build, build, build” to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, David Edwards of Place-Make examines reaction to the Prime Minister’s speech and asks if it will deliver sustainable, community-led results.

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