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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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2020 New Year Honours list for the AEC industry

The Queen’s New Year Honours list for 2020 has arrived; here we take a look at those highly regarded in the construction industry.

AHCI finishes 2019 in style following rapid growth

The Advantage Insurance team successfully rounds off 2019 by supporting local charity organisations close to their hearts.

Scotland’s auditor calls for answers on delayed hospital project

The Auditor General for Scotland says the delay to the opening of the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People remain unanswered.

The Queen’s speech: Further commitment to infrastructure

The Queen’s speech has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to infrastructure, with promises to invest in the country’s public services and construction industry.

25-storey residential tower in Birmingham complete

A 25-storey residential tower in Birmingham has been completed – making it the city’s largest purpose-built private rented housing development.

2020 construction trends: Smart fifth generation district heating

Dr Matthew Trewhella, managing director of Kensa Contracting, explores the 2020 construction trends poised to help the UK government reach its 2050 net-zero carbon targets.

GMI Group bags £25m Hilton York Piccadilly hotel contract

GMI Construction Group has been awarded a £25m contract by Avantis Hotels to build a 143-bedroom Hilton York Piccadilly hotel.

£80m student accommodation scheme gains approval

Future Generation has gained planning consent for an £80m purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Hackney Wick.

Barton PM appointed to Regent Plaza development

Barton PM has been appointed to the new residential development, Regent Plaza in Salford – a landmark which is hailed to 'change the skyline'.

Hinkley Point C rounds off 2019 with Big Carl’s first big lift

Engineers at Hinkley Point C worked through the night to complete the first big lift by the world’s largest crane, “Big Carl”.

McLaughlin & Harvey wins V&A collection and research centre

McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded the contract to construct a new collection and research centre in east London for the V&A Museum.

Second hotel and pub at Ebbsfleet Garden City gets the go-ahead

Plans have been approved for a second pub and hotel at Ebbsfleet Garden City which is currently home to 5,000 residents.

Grenfell Tower: The fallout continues…

Chief executive of The Vinden Partnership, Peter Vinden, discusses the insurance crisis in the construction industry and what this could mean for those in the sector in 2020.

Ballymore and Oxley ‘top out’ on riverside town Royal Wharf

Ballymore and Oxley have ‘topped out’ on the final, and tallest, residential building at the new riverside town, Royal Wharf in London.

Kier completes £10m apprenticeship centre at Warwick Uni

Kier has completed the £10m apprenticeship centre for WMG and handed it over to the client, the University of Warwick.

SPIE secures m&e contract at the University of Manchester

SPIE UK has won an 18-month design, supply, install and commission contract for a clean room at The University of Manchester, as part of a new build being constructed by Balfour Beatty.

Eight contractors win place on £2bn YORcivil Major Works framework

Eight contractors have secured a place on the £2bn YORcivil Major Works framework to deliver civil engineering and highways major works projects.

Graham begins construction work on i9 development

Graham begins work on the new i9 office development in the City of Wolverhampton, bringing investment and jobs to the city.

62% decline in affordable housing for London, analysis reveals

As the 2010s draw to a close, the overall supply of new affordable housing hasn’t improved at all across the capital this decade, Southern Grove reveals.

Balfour Beatty to connect British and Danish power grids

Balfour Beatty has won a £90m contract to deliver the British onshore civils works for the Viking Link Interconnector Project.

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