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In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.

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4 construction industry trends gaining traction in 2019

This post by bathroom specialists, Jaquar, will explore the top established construction trends of last year that are continuing to gain traction and influence the construction industry in 2019.

Kier wins pre-construction phase of Paisley Town Hall

Kier has announced a significant heritage contract win after being appointed by hub West Scotland to carry out the pre-construction phase of the £22m transformation of the Paisley Town Hall.

Lovell and Wise Living partner up to deliver new homes

Lovell has announced a multi million-pound partnership with Wise Living to deliver new low-rise suburban family homes specifically for the private rental sector across the UK.

Interserve wins mechanical and electrical maintenance contract

Interserve Group Limited has won a contract to deliver mechanical and electrical maintenance services to Crown Paints Limited Crown Paints is part of the Hempel...

Garden community in Exeter to deliver 20,000 new homes

A new garden community of up to 20,000 essential new homes will be built across Exeter and the surrounding area, the Minister of State for Housing has revealed.

Councils sell over 200 sites to community led housing groups

Research undertaken by the National CLT Network has revealed a third of local authorities in England are now supporting community led housing development.

BMHT to build 2,708 new homes by 2029

The Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT), the council's housebuilding division, has published plans to build 2,708 new homes by 2029.

Committee report urges rethink of High Speed 2

The Economic Affairs Committee has released a report urging to HS2 Ltd to merge the northern section of High Speed 2 with the Northern Powerhouse Rail.

Balfour Beatty wins £65m Network Rail seasonal treatment contract

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £65m contract to operate and maintain 21 of Network Rail’s seasonal treatment multi-purpose vehicles (MPV).

Thomas Sinden wins £3.7m contract from Freshwater Group

Thomas Sinden has been awarded a £3.7m development scheme from The Freshwater Group of Companies for 7-11 St Johns Hill, Clapham, Battersea.

Partner sought for Salford Crescent masterplan

Salford City Council and the University of Salford have launched their search for a private sector partner to deliver the ambitious £800m masterplan for Salford Crescent.

Date set for statutory consultation on Heathrow expansion

Heathrow has announced that its statutory 12 and a half-week consultation on its expansion plans will launch on 18 June.

Adjudicators’ decisions: Getting a second bite of the cherry?

Peter Vinden discusses, "When is a decision not a decision and when is it legitimate to adjudicate a dispute when, it is argued, that dispute has already been decided in an earlier adjudication?"

L&G to develop its largest build to rent scheme in Wandsworth

Legal & General has exchanged contracts on two adjacent sites in Wandsworth which will combine to deliver its largest build to rent (BTR) scheme to date.

Blacklisted construction workers win £1.9m legal settlement

Unite the union has settled its historic blacklisting case against the construction companies who systematically ruined the lives of their workers.

Bright future for construction innovation

CSIC recently became a delivery partner for the Construction innovation Hub and launched a project that could see homes built offsite by robots.

Construction earnings down by 1.6% in April

Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector edged downward by 1.6% in April, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.

Plans submitted for Havering’s biggest regeneration programme

The first plans for Havering’s biggest regeneration programme has been submitted, marking a significant step forward for the scheme.

Future Places: A new vision for placemaking

Future Places have been announced as part of a unique partnership between local authorities, RIBA, the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Chartered Institute of Housing.

Diversification in housing: Why it matters

Amidst the housing crisis, the government’s present strategy of encouraging greater housing diversity should be commended.

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