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FMB calls for more support for small house builders to achieve housing targets

The FMB Small House Builder’s Survey will be revealed tonight (16 December) at the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) Winter Parliamentary Reception on the House of Commons Terrace.

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Construction must ‘come together’ to address work suspension issues

The Housing Forum is calling for the construction community to come together to address challenges caused by the suspension of works.

Freelance earnings drop as coronavirus hits construction sector

Average earnings for freelancers fell by 2.9% last month as the impact of coronavirus started to filter through to construction sites, according to the latest figures by Hudson Contract.

Bristol conference centre to become NHS Nightingale hospital

Kier is to transform the conference centre at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) into the next NHS Nightingale hospital to fight COVID-19.

Surge in construction site theft prompts calls for tighter security

The construction industry is being urged to tighten security measures to defend construction sites from opportunistic thieves.

Government should ‘set example’ when paying construction supply chains

The government must ‘set a good example’ when it comes to paying its construction supply chains and handing out retention payments to subcontractors during the COVID-19 crisis.

Construction output falls by 0.2% before COVID-19 outbreak

Driven by a 1.7% fall in repair and maintenance work, construction output fell by 0.2% in the three months to February 2020, according to the latest ONS figures.

Agreement reached on major regeneration scheme in Stafford

Godwin Developments has signed a collaboration agreement with Lord Stafford to transform the former Stafford Rugby Club ground into a mixed-use development.

CLC urges construction to pay in accordance with contractual terms

In a letter to the industry, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has urged construction businesses to continue to pay in accordance with agreed contractual terms.

First phase of 4,000-bed NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham complete

400 contractors worked over 40,000 hours in seven days to build the first phase of the 4,000-bed NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham.

Homes England must support SME housebuilders, says Hayfield

Homes England must act fast to support SME housebuilders in the wake of COVID-19, urges Mark Booth, managing director of Hayfield.

Actis backs calls for Government to offer extra help to construction

Actis has joined calls by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the government to introduce further measures to help the construction industry during and after the coronavirus crisis.

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.

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