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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

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Government launches funding framework for construction firms

The government has developed a new funding framework which will allow small and large construction companies to bid for work on government projects over the next seven years.

Interserve agrees on rescue deal with banks

Interserve has announced a rescue deal that will hand control over to its banks following talks with lenders and government ministers to prevent its collapse.

SMEs working in the construction sector within the UK

Across the UK, over seventy percent of SMEs are registered as micro businesses – an indicator that the appeal in developing a business from scratch is far from being in the decline.

Contractor banned after failing to complete football stadium

Property developer Howard Lawrence Grossman has been banned from running a company for ten years after he failed to complete a football stadium.

HS2 confirms station construction teams

HS2 has revealed the construction teams that will be awarded contracts to build the London terminus at Euston and the west London super-hub at Old Oak Common.

Kier appointed to deliver £37.2m residential development

Kier has been appointed by Newlon Housing Trust to deliver its brand new £37.2m residential development near Tottenham Hale in Haringey.

Feltham Magistrates’ Court transformation plan submitted

The transformation plan has been submitted by MCR Property Group to regenerate the Feltham Magistrate’s Court into 27 new residential homes.

The holistic approach to construction’s productivity problem

What will it take to kick-start productivity in construction? Martin Feakes at London at Ramboll, believes the conditions are right for change.

Winvic Construction to develop 14-storey residential apartments

Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by Lionel House Developments Ltd and Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) to develop a new 14-storey build-to-rent (BTR) complex.

Construction standards: Manchester city council and Unite lead the way

Manchester council has pledged to work with Unite to stand up for the city’s construction standards, workers and outlaw poor construction practices on building projects under its control.

Construction industry: Gloomy political and business backdrop

Construction industry slows down amid worrying political and business backdrop – Phil Harris comments on the PMI figures.

Noise mitigation against HS2 enabling works at 30 Euston Square

30 Euston Square has an outstanding Victorian façade with an original Greek revival style entrance hall and is full of ornate architectural details.

Redefining the green belt to tackle the UK’s housing crisis

Richard Hyams of architectural practice astudio argues that redefining the green belt will help tackle the UK’s current housing crisis.

Ensuring fairness and transparency for home buyers

Noel Hunter talks to PBC Today about protecting home buyers from nasty surprises when making one of the biggest purchases of their life.

Wates breaks ground on £7m Stag housing development

Wates Residential and Wandsworth Council came together to break ground on the £7m Stag Housing development.

A Modern Method for 21st century construction

Alex Lubbock at the Infrastructure & Projects Authority, discusses how Modern Methods of Construction can deliver higher quality and performance.

CLC unites construction industry to plan for ‘no deal’ Brexit

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) convened a meeting of over 100 industry leaders, to develop sector contingency plans for a No Deal Brexit/

Graham completes £21.8m refurbishment in St Paul’s

Graham has completed work on the Senator's refurbishment in St Paul’s, creating a new seventh-floor pavilion and rooftop gardens.

Housebuilder Springfield acquires Walker Group for £31m

Housebuilder Springfield Properties has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Walker Holdings for a net consideration of up to £31m.

Plastics in Construction – ASBP’s Healthy Buildings Conference & Expo 2019

Leading researchers, activists and industry speakers plus over 20 exhibitors have been announced for the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products’ third annual conference to be held on 28 February 2019 at London South Bank University.

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