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Cautious optimism: Housing outlook, mortgage rates – and what developers should do now

After two bruising years of volatility, the end of 2025 finds the UK housing market in a very different place.

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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

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.

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Balfour Beatty wins phase two of £197m Lewisham Gateway scheme

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £197m contract to construct Phase Two of the Lewisham Gateway regeneration scheme on behalf of Lewisham Gateway Developments.

Construction and Covid-19: Keeping contracts simple

Sarah Fox, construction lawyer and author of Small Works Contracts in Just 500 Words, believes the time is right for simpler contracts and a more collaborative approach to projects.

Galliford Try remains optimistic for post-Covid recovery

Galliford Try has today (15 July) provided an update on trading for the year ended 30 June, with a gross loss of 5% they remain optimistic about the future.

McLaughlin & Harvey wins £18m Ayrshire flood protection scheme

McLaughlin & Harvey has secured the construction contract for a flood protection scheme at the Upper Garnock Valley.

Cadent hands out £600m construction management contracts

Cadent has awarded four construction management service contracts worth £600m to provide its mains replacement programme in each of its networks from April 2021.

The impact of the proposed Business and Planning Bill on construction

The Business and Planning Bill proposed by the government to deal with the growing impact of Covid-19 on development has a number of important changes that will impact the construction industry.

Muse and Get Living confirm plans for Lewisham Gateway scheme

Muse Developments and Get Living PLC have agreed a £252m funding deal to accelerate the delivery of the second and final phase of Lewisham Gateway, one of the largest regeneration schemes in the South East.

Government unveils new £5.2bn investment to tackle flooding

The government has revealed its long-term plan to tackle the risks of flooding and coastal erosion.

Willmott Dixon to deliver Liverpool’s £15m Project Violet

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by the Sci-Tech Daresbury joint venture to deliver the £15m Project Violet scheme in Liverpool.

Construction output begins to rise after dramatic plunge

Construction output grew by 8.2% in May following the record decline of 40.2% in April 2020, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) report.

Guidance launched to future-proof construction contracts

The Construction Leadership Council’s Covid-19 task force has published guidance on future-proofing construction contract amendments.

PfH seeks contractors for £490m social housing repairs backlog

Procurement for Housing (PfH) is on the hunt for contractors to deliver £490m worth of responsive repairs and voids works to social landlords through a new dynamic purchasing system (DPS).

Mace Dragados starts work on HS2 Euston station

The Mace Dragados joint venture has moved onto the construction site adjacent to Euston station to begin work on HS2’s new Euston station.

New framework to transform Bristol’s city centre

A vision for the transformation of Bristol’s city centre, to create a healthier, sustainable and climate-resilient city, will be considered by Bristol City Council’s Cabinet tomorrow (14 July).

Arup and Ramboll win technical adviser role on Highways England framework

Arup, in collaboration with Ramboll, has secured a technical adviser role on Highways England’s Regional Delivery Partnership (RDP) framework.

Morgan Sindall delivers affordable housing in Hangleton

Morgan Sindall has delivered affordable housing in Hangleton ahead of schedule, as part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s New Homes for Neighbourhood programme.

Green light for £30m community health centre in Newry

A consortium led by Kajima Partnerships has received planning consent to build a new £30m community health centre in Newry, County Down.

Changes to planning system to safeguard UK’s cultural heritage

In a bid to protect theatres, concert halls and live music performance venues, changes to the planning system have been announced.

Getting housebuilders back on track post-Covid

What can housebuilders do to recoup time and money from stalled construction sites? Craig Andrews of Wrekin Products discusses a proven technique to improve site efficiency through value engineering that many in the industry are not taking advantage of.

Plans submitted to transform Baring Street in Manchester

Logik Developments has submitted a planning application to Manchester City Council for a commercial scheme which will form part of the £1bn Mayfield Masterplan.

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