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.
Mental health remains a key concern in the construction industry, with over 700 construction workers dying by suicide per year in the UK — equivalent to two people every working day.
This week, HS2's main works contractor EKFB began work on a year-long project that will see a half-kilometre viaduct deck slide into position above the Misbourne Valley in Buckinghamshire.
Consultant at national law firm Roythornes Solicitors, Derryn Rolfe, explains how construction clients can prepare for all eventualities as insolvency remains rife across the industry.
With the start of 2024 seeing widespread flooding in the wake of Storm Henk, there is an urgent need for an approach to combat humidity on construction sites to prevent long-term damage, reports Aggreko.
The Glenigan January 2024 Construction Index shows a more positive outlook for construction, with an upturn in project starts, and a rise in private residential construction.
A new report by law firm Shakespeare Martineau has uncovered a significant gap between social housing tenants’ desire to retrofit their homes and their ability to make those improvements. Louise Drew, partner and head of building communities, looks at the key findings.
About Access's Ian Streets explores the frictionless design trend sweeping retail and how some automated services risk excluding those who require additional assistance
The construction sector is witnessing a surge in policy excesses within the fleet insurance market, with basic excess levels moving higher, often exceeding £500. In this article, Tysers explores how to get the best value and reduce premium costs.
The UK December construction output showed a continued decline in UK construction activity, but the rate of decrease slowed down compared to the previous months.
Net zero, the skills shortage, RAAC, extreme weather, infrastructure opportunities and tool theft- there's plenty to watch out for in construction in 2024.
