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.
Provisions have come into force today to ensure the Welsh language is considered when preparing or revising local development plans…
Planning authorities will have to...
Natasha Levanti, ACE Group Communications Executive details how British steel suppliers may get a welcome boost from new procurement guidelines announced by the UK...
Jonathan Austin, Founder & CEO of Best Companies outlines the top five ways to improve employee engagement in construction…
The success of any organisation is...
Recently-installed IET President Naomi Climer has made it her mission to improve recruitment of women into engineering and technology roles…
Name a famous engineer or...
Tackling and controlling the spread of Japanese knotweed is a problematic issue that cannot be ignored. Here, The Property Care Association Invasive Weed Group...
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is a complex mixture of materials and components that because of their hazardous content can cause major problems...
With a national drive to redevelop brownfield land across the country, planners and developers are increasingly faced with sites that may have been contaminated...
Steven Pearson, planning consultant and legal author at legislation analysts Cedrec, discusses the implications of recent changes to UK planning law…
In May 2015, the...
Mark Thackeray discusses recent announcements made about planning processes from the top players in the Tory party…
Remember the good old days when the only...
Keith Burge, Director at the Institute of Economic Development outlines the recommendations made to help under-performing towns and cities overcome their challenges…
The Institute of...
CITB NI research indicates that whilst growth in the local construction industry is lagging behind the UK, construction employment in NI is expected to...
Corina Crețu, EU Commissioner for Regional Policy outlines how Europe should be exploiting urban areas to their full potential…
An important responsibility was bestowed upon me...
Steve Evans BSc (Hons) MBA C.Build.E FCABE
Senior Area Technical Manager
National House Building Council (NHBC)
Hello and welcome to this edition of Planning and Building Control...
