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.
Figures released today by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance, show 30,643 new homes were registered to be built in Q3 2025, up 8% on Q3 2024 (28,304).
Platform4, Network Rail’s new property development company, is expected to deliver 40,000 new homes and over 10 million sq ft of commercial space over the next ten years.
The UK's £530bn construction and infrastructure pipeline is starting to crack, with skills shortages, weak investment and chronic delivery delays bringing major projects grinding to a halt
The new guidelines provide a blueprint to plan, construct and retrofit stadiums that meet the specific needs of female players, staff and supporters. The initiative marks a significant shift from traditional football venue design, which has historically centred on the male game.
Total construction output edged up by 0.1% between July and September compared with the previous three months, although private housing fell, according to official...
Construction productivity has been stuck in neutral for decades, but change is possible. By learning from real projects and sharing what actually works on site, the industry can move past theory and into action. The message is simple: the best ideas often come from projects just like yours, writes Antony Impey MBE
According to a new analysis by planning and development consultancy Lichfields, Scotland has been identified as a key growth market for data centre development, driven by its renewable energy capacity, available land, and skilled workforce.
The New Towns Taskforce Report and government response represent welcome progress but bolder measures will be needed to ensure new towns provide a new model for delivering housing at scale, writes Mark Gauguier, partner at Farrer & Co.
Raphael McMahon examines the effect of tariffs on key materials and how rising costs are impacting the construction sector and will ultimately affect house prices.
Faye Whiteoak, regional director of the Northern Procurement Alliance, discusses research looking at how local authority procurement teams view frameworks and her own conversion to their use.
