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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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NAO condemns Crossrail bosses for ‘absence of planning’

The National Audit Office (NAO) has said that the Crossrail project is “past the point of no return” as costs spiral to £16bn, tunnelling was completed in 2015 and trains have already been ordered.

Industrial transformation at former Carlsberg depot gets the go-ahead

Planning approval has been granted for two new industrial developments at the site of a former Carlsberg brewery depot in Wigan.

Plumstead Church congregation rejoices at triumphant secondary glazing

Selectaglaze detail the glazing installation at St Michael's church in London, which is now benifitting with noise reduction and insulation.

Kier hands over Broadmoor Hospital redevelopment

Kier has handed over the new Broadmoor Hospital to the West London NHS Trust, after the firm revealed it would take £25m of losses on the redevelopment project.

Housebuilding props up UK construction sector in April

UK construction output marginally expanded in April driven by the quickest rise in housebuilding so far in 2019, according to the latest construction PMI.

How will Brexit impact your construction project in the UK?

Narrowing our focus to the construction industry, the impacts of Brexit may still be unclear, but informed speculation takes us a long way. But as a contractor, engineer, construction consultant or tradesperson, what could this mean for you?

Kier to build new £253m prison at Wellingborough

The Ministry of Justice has appointed Kier to deliver a £253m contract to build the new resettlement prison at Wellingborough as part of its Prison Estate Transformation Programme.

Kings Cross W Zone given the green light

Kings Cross Central Limited Partnership (KCCLP) has been given the final go-ahead by Islington Council on the King’s Cross W Zone.

£40m investment announced for Renfrewshire’s roads

Plans for a £40m investment programme to improve roads and footways in Renfrewshire have been announced.

£9.4m construction project to deliver new homes in Bexley

Wates Residential has extended its partnership with Orbit after being appointed to help deliver a £9.4m project for new homes in the London Borough of Bexley.

Jacobs appointed to design new private terminal at Manchester Airport

Jacobs has been selected by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to design its new PremiAir terminal, offering a unique private terminal for passengers flying on commercial airlines.

Credit to Highways England for exemplar approach to consultation

About Access praise Highways England when looking at two case studies involving accessibility within their consultation procedures.

Glasgow Connectivity Commission unveils radical transport plans

The Glasgow Connectivity Commission has released a report which details transformative plans worth £10bn to regenerate the city’s transport system.

Wates wins £7m St Helens fire station contract

Wates Construction has been appointed to deliver the new £7m St Helens fire station, which will see the creation of a two-storey operational fire facility.

Construction companies suspended from Prompt Payment Code

Construction companies including Balfour Beatty, Costain, Laing O’Rourke and Persimmon have been removed from the Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time.

Network Rail awards signalling contracts worth £750m

Network Rail has awarded six framework contracts worth £750m to deliver signalling and telecoms across the UK.

55 council homes to be built at former school in Dumbarton

Plans to build 55 affordable new council homes on the site of a former primary school in Dumbarton have been approved by councillors.

Efficiency boost for local housebuilders

Spantherm is an innovative ground floor system from Creagh Concrete that is being adopted by a growing number of local housebuilders.

New projects take fit-out to the Next level

Graham’s interior fit-out division has secured projects worth up to £5m to fit out three new stores for high-street retailer Next.

Construction Services Group (CSG) – LGS Training

MWF client’s Construction Services Group (or CSG) produce custom light gauge steel components for many styles of building.

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In this article, we talk to Iain Thomson, CEO of Assent, and Adam Melrose, director at Clarke Banks, about some of the issues affecting the world of building control and what the industry needs to do to tackle them head-on.

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