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.
JCT has launched new Construction Administration Model Forms for use with the 2016 edition of its Standard Building Contract, Design and Build Contract, and Intermediate Building Contract families.
Urban trees are often blamed for subsidence claims and issues – but before reaching for the chainsaw, consider the many benefits they offer to our buildings and wellbeing, says Andrew D Thompson of Anglia Ruskin University.
National Highways, the government-owned company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving motorways and major roads, has embraced geospatial technology that, for the first time gives staff a real-time view of the network.
Insurers may impose tracking warranties for plant and equipment during the winter holidays. Understanding and complying with these requirements is crucial to maintaining insurance policy coverage, especially for high-value equipment left in vehicles overnight.
Ruth Skidmore, social impact lead at Meeting Place, discusses the importance of social value and the potential it can deliver for communities across the UK.
Specialist sciences developer Mission Street and BGO have secured resolution to grant planning consent for a purpose-built commercial science scheme totaling 180,000 sq ft.
The housing secretary is widely expected to relax or scrap greenbelt housing targets as part of revisions to the much-delayed National Planning Policy Framework
The Royal Institute of British Architects's Future Trends Report for November 2023 suggests that both workloads and staffing will fall in the coming months.
Barbour ABI's latest analysis reveals a staggering 14% decline in overall contract awards, with market confidence hitting a new low and planning applications plummeting by 23%.
The significance of latent defects insurance in the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector has evolved from a "nice to have" to an essential component. Rising insolvencies among construction firms emphasize the need for income protection, driving a surge in enquiries and policies to safeguard future developments.
Costain has been awarded four contracts worth £1.4m under the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice for Rail and Other Transport Modes (STARThree) Framework.
About Access' Ian Streets explores how new facilities may be aesthetically pleasing, but fall short when it comes to the details in achieving bathroom accessibility.
