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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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Demolition commences on Nottingham’s Crocus Place

The Demolition of a disused factory, known locally as the Hiltons Warehouse site, has begun to make way for the construction of Crocus Place, a Grade A office development in Nottingham’s Southside.

Higgins to deliver affordable homes at former Shredded Wheat Factory

Higgins has secured a £44m contract to deliver affordable homes at the former Shredded Wheat Factory in Hertfordshire.

Plans for Millwall stadium redevelopment unveiled

Millwall FC has unveiled plans to expand its football stadium, as the team says its ambition is to have facilities fit for the Premier League.

Work begins to rebuild damaged city wall in Chester

Council officers are working to solve a number of engineering challenges before work can begin to prop the collapsed section of the city wall in Chester.

Build Aviator unveils one-stop shop to assist housebuilding

Build Aviator's House Types packages offer a one-stop shop to ensure you have everything you need from planning approval to building the finished product.

Maple Grove to develop commercial scheme in Lancashire

Maple Grove Developments has been announced as the commercial development partner for the Lancashire County Council-led project.

Kier tops out on £98m Heatherwood Hospital development

Kier hosted a topping out ceremony at their £98m transformation programme, Heatherwood Hospital, to celebrate the completion of the main structure.

Iconic ‘super slender’ skyscraper gets the go-ahead in Birmingham

Plans for Birmingham’s first ‘super slender’ tower and the UK’s first habitable ‘super slender’ structure have been given the green light.

Plans submitted for employment scheme on Lymedale Business Park

Cole Waterhouse has submitted a planning application for the development of a 15-acre employment site on the Lymedale Business Park, Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

Major Mayfield regeneration scheme gets the green light

The Mayfield regeneration scheme, which will see the transformation of a 26-acre derelict site, has been unanimously approved by Manchester City Council.

UK construction earnings on EU investments dwindle post-Brexit

The UK construction sector has seen earnings on its investments in the EU plummet since the Brexit vote with profits dropping 95%, analysis of the latest ONS data has revealed.

Skanska secures £240m commercial building contract in London

Skanska has secured a £240m commercial building contract to construct 20 Ropemaker Street in Central London for Great Elm Assets Limited.

Heron Bros to deliver multi-million pound Grade A office in Belfast

Construction company, Heron Bros, has been awarded a multi-million pound contract to deliver Grade A office space in Belfast.

Mace wins Extreme Photonics Applications Centre in Oxfordshire

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has selected Mace to deliver its Extreme Photonics Applications Centre on the Harwell campus in Oxfordshire.

Esther McVey ousted from housing minister role

As part of the prime minister's cabinet reshuffle, Esther McVey has been removed from her role as housing minister.

London Mayor to boost diversity in infrastructure

A new report commissioned by City Hall revealed women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, disabled and LGBTQ+ Londoners are significantly underrepresented in the industry.

F M Conway suspended from Prompt Payment Code

Infrastructure services company, F M Conway has been suspended from the Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time, the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has revealed.

New process to make adjudication more accessible for SME’s

A new adjudication procedure is to be published on 18 March to provide a simple and cost-effective process to make adjudication more accessible for SME’s.

Kier wins £15m Spen Valley leisure centre in West Yorkshire

Procured through the YORbuild2 framework, Kier has been appointed by Kirklees Council to deliver the £15m Spen Valley leisure centre in Liversedge, West Yorkshire.

Barret Steel confirms intention to acquire sites from British Steel

Barrett Steel, the largest steel stockholder in the UK, has confirmed its intentions to purchase a number of British Steel UK distribution centres.

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