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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

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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Script&Go launches a major update to its Site Diary app

Script&Go has unveiled a major overhaul of its Site Diary app with the inclusion of an integrated task/allocations feature.

Uni of Glasgow selects architects to design new engineering building

The University of Glasgow has selected architects Woods Bagot to design and deliver the new Engineering Building as part of the University’s £1bn Campus Development Programme.

Work commences on Icon logistics units

Work has begun on phase one at Icon Harlow, Essex, a speculative development of two new logistics units.

Insolvent claimants and adjudication – A court of appeal update

Peter Vinden, chief executive of The Vinden Partnership, takes a look at the Court of Appeal’s decision on insolvent claimants and adjudication.

Campaign to end exploitation of HS2 construction workers

Unite, the UK’s construction union is launching a campaign to end the mistreatment of the High Speed 2 construction workers.

Troubled Interserve posts full year results for 2018

Interserve has revealed its unaudited financial and operational results for 2018, as it reveals pre-tax losses of £111.3m.

Meet our editorial board members: Construction industry experts

We sat down for the first time with members of our Editorial Board to get the latest insight on the UK construction industry and delve a little deeper into current concerns surrounding the sector.

Kier acquires Arena Central in Birmingham

Kier Property have secured the purchase of Arena Central in Birmingham from Miller Developments, to develop three further phases.

Laing O’Rourke signs £195m construction contract for Soho Place

Laing O’Rourke and Derwent London plc have exchanged construction contracts worth £195m for the Soho Place, Tottenham Court Road W1 scheme.

FRC extends investigations into Carillion’s financial statements

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has extended its investigations into the preparation, approval and audit of the financial statements of Carillion.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure wins £80m electricity cable project

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has been awarded an £80m 400kV electricity cable project in Dorset with National Grid.

Housebuilding rates increase yet doubts remain on meeting target

More than half of housebuilders increased the rate at which they built new homes over the last year and predict a further rise over the next 12 months, according to a new survey.

Unite to force blacklisting construction boss to face court

Unite has revealed it is closing in on holding Cullum McAlpine, one of the key architects responsible for the industrial scale blacklisting of construction workers, accountable for his actions in court.

£38m Liberty Park development off to a flying start

The Liberty Park development is set to create more than 700 new jobs, the scheme benefits from access by road and public transport located next to Lichfield Trent Valley Railway Station.

Edinburgh transformation plans receive strong public support

A major consultation on proposals to radically transform Edinburgh’s city centre has revealed strong public support for change.

Galliard Group launches £100m business ‘Evolve’ scheme

Galliard Group is launching Evolve, a £100m commercial property business which will build affordable work space units with lifestyle amenities across London and the South East.

UK construction set for positive growth amid Brexit uncertainty

The Construction Industry Training Body (CITB) has released its latest forecast for the construction industry which suggests that despite Brexit the sector should be set for positive growth.

New council-built homes in North Manchester complete

40 Council-built homes are complete for the first time in more than 7 years completed in North Manchester The 40 new affordable Council homes in...

Advantage Insurance (AHCI) celebrates a strong start to 2019

Structural defects warranty specialist, Advantage Insurance (AHCI), are celebrating a strong start to 2019 with a recruitment drive and a focus on expansion Advantage Insurance...

ENGIE secures £1.3bn FM contract at Queen Alexandra Hospital

ENGIE has secured a long-term contract to provide total facilities management at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust’s Queen Alexandra Hospital (QAH) in a deal worth a total of £1.3bn.

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