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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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Inspiring diversity and inclusion in the construction industry

Over 200 construction professionals gathered at the Hilton in Manchester, for the Inspire Summit, which is continuing to act as a platform for encouraging debate on diversity and inclusion in the construction sector.

Shaping the next generation of office design

Nicola Gillen of AECOM explores how emerging technology and changing needs will shape the next generation of workplace design.

Kier tops contractors league table for May 2019

Kier has topped the contractors’ league table for May 2019 with the highest value of construction projects awarded, according to the latest edition of the Top 50 League Tables.

Images released of London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre redevelopment

New image of the Central Towers, which will form part of the £1bn redevelopment of London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre, has been released by Pell Frischmann.

Graham to deliver new orthopaedic centre at Victoria Hospital

Graham has been appointed to build a new multi-million pound orthopaedic centre at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy.

GMB welcomes decision to cancel Sutton Estate demolition

GMB London has welcomed the decision by Clarion Housing to cancel the demolition proposal of Sutton Estate in Chelsea, following a campaign by residents and unions

Community Land Trust welcomes Labour-commissioned report

Proposals recommended in 'Land for the Many' putting ‘communities at the heart of development’ have been welcomed by a charity in the community land sector.

Meridian Water station officially opens

London’s newest station, Meridian Water, was opened on 3 June by the secretary of state for transport, Chris Grayling and Heidi Alexander, deputy mayor of London for Transport.

Celtic FC reveals major redevelopment plans

Celtic Football Club has applied for planning permission to launch a major redevelopment of its Training Centre in the East End of Glasgow.

Glasgow to deliver £20m community hubs investment

Glasgow City Council has considered plans to deliver the first phase of new community hubs across the city, which is expected to cost £20m.

Refurbished church bells chime on considerately: praise be to Selectaglaze!

Selectaglaze have helped in noise reduction of church bells during a refurbishment of the church tower in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

Gascoigne estate to set new environmental standards

Councillors have given the green light for plans to build over 500 homes on a new look eco-friendly Gascoigne estate at a Barking and Dagenham Council planning committee.

Plans revealed for £25m Custom House Quay transformation

Glasgow City Council are considering proposals for the £25m transformation of Custom House Quay, which sits on the north bank of the River Clyde.

6 in 10 renters fear they will never afford to own a home

A majority of people renting in the UK say they will never be able to afford a home – although they would like to buy their own place.

Wales abandons £1.4bn M4 relief road plans

The Welsh Government has abandoned plans to build the £1.4bn M4 relief road, First Minister Mark Drakeford has revealed.

Housing plans risk an accessible home crisis, research says

Housing experts have warned of an ‘accessible homes crisis’ as new research reveals that less than a quarter of homes built outside London by 2030 will be suitable for older and disabled people.

Aberdeen’s Queen Street transformation masterplan outlined

A programme of works for an ambitious residential-led mixed use development on Queen Street in Aberdeen is to be developed this summer.

How ESG can drive global change and financial gain in infrastructure

Emma Arnold, technical director at WYG, discusses how the Environmental Social Governance can and will bring real tangible benefits to infrastructure projects both financially and reputationally.

Manchester tops land use table to develop a third of its green belt

Manchester has become the first city in England to develop more than a third of its Green Belt, analysis of new figures by Project Etopia reveals.

PMI reveals sharpest decline in construction output since March 2018

UK construction companies indicated a renewed decline in total business activity during May 2019, while lower volumes of commercial work and civil engineering activity more than offset a modest increase in housebuilding

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