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NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new build homes, has brought together some of the leaders of local authority development to share their thoughts about this important aspect of housing.

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JCT Case Study: 70 St Mary Axe ‘The Can of Ham’

70 St Mary Axe 'The Can of Ham': A JCT Design and Build Contract provided the contract solution. Available from www.jctltd.co.uk.

£20m funding boost to revitalise town centres

Almost £20m of funding has been approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to help accelerate local authority plans to revitalise town centres.

L&Q Group to build 450 new quality homes

Beauchamp Park will see 450 quality homes, including at least 40% affordable housing, brought to the 20.9-hectare site south of Gallows Hill and west of Europa Way.

CPA urges construction sector to prepare for Brexit

With less than four weeks to go before the UK is due to leave the EU, the CPA has urged the construction sector to consider contingency planning and to be aware of potential delays in the construction supply chain.

University of Edinburgh award £70m contract to Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty has secured a £70m contract to deliver the Edinburgh Futures Institute, a flagship refurbishment and extension project on behalf of the University of Edinburgh.

Man imprisoned for digger rampage on new homes

A former plant operator has been sentenced after he used a digger to cause £4m worth of damage to brand new bungalows in Buntingford in a dispute over wages.

Thomas Sinden wins £6m residential development contract

Contractor Thomas Sinden has secured a £6m contract to build 30 new residential homes for KAIYANG Real Estate Ltd in Chingford, London.

Stylish conversion of three Listed buildings are up for an award

Selectaglaze discuss the recent conversion of listed buildings in Berkshire, reinstating some original designs to return the property to it's former glory.

Interserve’s board rebuffs Coltrane’s advances

The board of Interserve has rejected attempts by shareholder Coltrane Asset Management to alter its rescue deal  .

Researchers find new way to protect concrete from fire damage

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered a new way of protecting concrete from fire damage by using materials recycled from old tyres.

HS2 hit by legal claim over Old Oak Common contract

US engineering firm Bechtel has filed a legal claim against HS2 after it failed to secure a £1bn contract to build Old Oak Common station.

Advantage Insurance: Our team helping the homeless

Advantage Insurance (AHCI) discuss how their team has been collecting essential items to help the homeless, following on from their charity commitments.

Interserve shareholder issues new restructuring demand

Coltrane Asset Management, Interserve’s largest shareholder, has outlined a new plan to restructure the business in a bid to overturn a rescue plan supported by its lenders and directors.

About Access: Handy advice on common design faults

About Access discuss how simple design faults can lean to difficulties in accessibility, providing tips to resolve the issues at the start of the process.

UK construction activity drops to 11-month low

UK construction activity fell during February, ending a ten-month period of sustained expansion, as a drop in commercial building and civil engineering activity was heavily to blame.

Facilities Management market falls to lowest growth in 8 years

The Facilities Management market has fallen to the lowest level of growth for 8 years as business uncertainty exerts pressure on client budgets and erodes average contract prices in 2019, according to MTW Research.

£1.6bn boost from Stronger Towns Fund

The government will launch a £1.6bn funding boost to give communities a greater say in their future after Brexit.

Rogue builder imprisoned for defrauding residents in Enfield

A rogue builder has been jailed after failing to complete construction contracts as well as breaching bankruptcy restrictions by continuing to run companies.

Five fit-out companies fined £7m for breaking competition law

Fourfront, Loop, Coriolis, ThirdWay and Oakley have agreed to pay fines totalling over £7m after admitting being involved in cartel behaviour.

Regeneration and infrastructure must be a priority in 2019

With the lack of homes available across the UK proving more problematic than ever, unlocking new residential development opportunities is vital.

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