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Unpaid construction invoices to reach £1.5bn due to COVID-19

The economic disorder caused by the coronavirus pandemic will mean constructions companies have to write-off £1.5bn in unpaid invoices in 2021, according to new analysis.

Details unveiled for major residential scheme in Salford Quays

Cole Waterhouse has revealed further details of a major residential scheme in Salford Quays which will deliver 290 new apartments.

Government updates coronavirus guidance for construction sites

The government has updated its advice for construction sites across England during the coronavirus crisis.

Kier to transform Swansea film studio into COVID-19 field hospital

Kier is to transform Bay Studios in Swansea into a field hospital to help the NHS’ response to COVID-19 in Wales.

Clients must release £4.5bn retention money to contractors, urges BESA

Construction clients must release £4.5bn retention money currently being withheld from contractors, urges the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).

Vistry Group seals the deal on six new developments

Vistry Partnerships has exchanged contracts with Homes England for six developments that will provide more than 570 new homes across the UK.

Midlands contractor wins place on £30bn CCS framework

G F Tomlinson has been appointed to the new £30bn Crown Commercial Service Construction Works and Associated Services agreement, a national framework for the delivery of public sector construction.

Adjudicators and allegations of fraud

Allegations of fraud are not an unusual occurrence during adjudication proceedings, Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden, explores further.

Structural warranty provider remains operational for critical inspections

ABC+ Warranty is one of the remaining structural warranty companies that remain fully operational and equipped to carry out professional inspection services by their team of fully chartered surveyors.

Galliard suspends recladding at New Capital Quay

Galliard Homes has temporarily suspended its construction work, this includes the recladding works underway at the New Capital Quay site in Greenwich.

Scottish Government orders non-essential construction work to stop

The Scottish Government has said work on construction sites, unless it is deemed essential, must stop immediately, as it releases new guidance for the construction sector.

Mace reopens construction sites after two week closure

Mace Group announced they will steadily reopen their construction sites, following the social distancing guidance and Standard Operating Procedures.

Kingspan merger ‘could damage competition’

Kingspan’s anticipated purchase of Building Solutions raises competition concerns in the supply of specialist insulation panels, according to the Competition Markets Authority (CMA).

BAM to construct Harrogate Nightingale hospital for COVID-19 patients

BAM has been appointed to construct the new 500-bed emergency Nightingale Hospital at Harrogate Hospital.

Lockdown estimated to cost construction £237m per day

As the UK lockdown continues, the Centre for Economics and Business Research’s (Cebr) suggests the restrictions will lead to a reduction in economic output of 31%.

Construction supply chain must band together in face of coronavirus

Build UK has warned that the response from clients and contractors will be crucial for the survival of businesses of all sizes amid the coronavirus crisis,

Future planning: The UK’s approach to placemaking needs to change

Hugh Petter, director at Adam Architecture and Anthony McNamee, Associate at Farrer & Co, explore how the UK can adopt a sustainable approach to placemaking.

Growth in UK construction output ‘bulldozed’ in March amid COVID-19

Any hope of growth in UK construction output ‘bulldozed’ in March, as coronavirus leads to stoppages of work on-site and a slump in new orders.

Living Space Housing to build new affordable homes in Telford

Living Space Housing has won a contract from Homes England to build 39 affordable homes on Majestic Way in Telford.

Government action needed to protect construction industry, urges NFB

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) is calling on the government to better protect construction by including companies and housebuilders in the business rates relief exemption and extending planning permissions by a year.

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