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Planning systems for business: 2023 and beyond

A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce calls on the government to unlock the planning system to boost investment.

Turner & Townsend urges industry agility following HS2 cancellation

Turner & Townsend is calling for more adaptability in the industry as construction adjusts to the northern leg HS2 cancellation.

Ed Miliband tours Keepmoat’s new build homes in Doncaster

The shadow secretary of state for energy and net zero, Ed Miliband, toured Keepmoat's Skylarks Grange development near Doncaster Ed Miliband met with Ashley Cresswell,...

Housebuilding drags down UK construction for third consecutive month

Housebuilding fell down to 39.2 in the most recent construction PMIs, as cutbacks to residential projects and unfavourable market conditions left the industry sluggish.

Consumer Code for Home Builders unveils revised 2024 code: What builders need to know

The Consumer Code for Home Builders has launched a revised and updated Code which many builders must comply with from January 2024. Code Chair, Noel Hunter OBE, explains what’s changed, why, and what this means in practice for builders.

Balfour Beatty Living Places secures £330m highways maintenance contract in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire County Council has approved a six-year extension to the £330m Balfour Beatty Living Places' Highways Maintenance contract, ensuring long-term service continuity.

Protect your premises with the SBD Commercial 2023 guide

Secured by Design (SBD) has launched the SBD Commercial 2023 Design Guide, tailored to help public premises reduce the risk of crime.

Glenigan’s December Construction Index reveals 25% yearly drop in project starts

Glenigan's December Construction Index paints a bleak picture for the UK construction industry, with project starts plummeting 25% compared to last year. Residential and non-residential sectors were both impacted, signaling a challenging period for the built environment.

NHBC’s inaugural Build to Rent Innovators event opened by Lee Rowley MP

Hoted in partnership with the British Property Foundation, NHBC's first Build to Rent Innovators event was opened by the new housing secretary.

Inclusive design offers significant economic and social benefits, according to IStructE

New guidance for structural engineers from the Institution of Structural Engineers challenges the commonly-held belief that inclusive design is more expensive than it is worth.

Pre-tax loss of £288.1m for Laing O’Rourke 

Group accounts from Laing O'Rourke report a pre-tax loss of £288.1m for the year to March 31 2023.

Planning system creates hurdles for SME builders, FMB survey finds

More than half of SME builders surveyed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), identify the planning system as their primary obstacle to delivering new homes.

Construction sites leveraging security technology for enhanced safety compliance

A report from the CEA has found that delays and safety breaches pose significant challenges to construction projects. In this article, Millenium Security examine how security technology can improve safety compliance.

Contractors with unpaid invoices subject to public work ban, says chancellor

Companies bidding for government contracts worth over £5m must demonstrate they pay all invoices within 55 days, or face a public work ban.

Reframing the narrative: The real story of offsite insolvencies

The UK construction industry anticipates 6,000 insolvencies in 2023, including many offsite insolvencies. Addressing systemic issues is vital for a thriving future.

Construction industry reacts to the 2023 Autumn Statement

The Autumn Statement left some construction stakeholders disappointed, as Stamp Duty changes were omitted, while planning reforms were met positively

Create and build your JCT contracts online with JCT Construct

JCT Construct is a contract drafting system with advanced editing features, enabling you to create and amend your JCT contracts in a secure, flexible and easy-to-use online environment,

How can commercial warranties safeguard business investments?

In this article, Build Warranty® explores the value and uses of commercial warranties for construction businesses.

Staying agile: How to adapt to economic uncertainty in construction

Economic uncertainty in construction threatens success for many firms, with rising inflation and interest rates sending costs soaring. Labour shortages and supply chain disruptions further compound the issues, but there are ways to adapt.

Glenigan review reveals a downturn in construction performance amid reduced project starts

Glenigan has released the November 2023 edition of its Construction Review, focusing on construction performance leading up to October 2023.

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