Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.
Only 3% of construction industry believe election manifestos have addressed real issues facing the construction sector, according to a NBS and Glenigan study.
Since 2015, over a million homes granted planning permission in England and Wales have been left unbuilt, according to the inaugural Planning Portal Market Index.
Labour leader Keir Starmer reiterated points from the Labour Manifesto, saying that he would reform planning, increase the supply of affordable housing and maintain Right to Buy.
Rachel Hughes, marketing director at Wienerberger UK and Ireland, explains what the General Election could mean for UK housebuilding, and how the next government can pave the way for success.
A report commissioned by RTPI has found that planning reform and increased housing development could miss out on over £70bn in additional value by not investing in planning.
The Build to Rent (BTR) sector is rapidly expanding in the UK, introducing innovative solutions to meet the increasing demand for high-quality rental properties, writes Build Warranty.
The intricacies of construction contracts often lead to disputes that can delay projects, escalate costs, and strain professional relationships. One strategy to mitigate these issues is the use of conflict avoidance agreements.
Payment delays are a persisting issue that can disrupt project timelines, strain business relationships, and hinder growth. This is where invoice financing, a form of short-term borrowing designed to expedite cash flow, can be a game-changer.
Reform UK, led by newly installed leader Nigel Farage, has pledged to abandon net zero targets, fast track planning and change social housing allocation.
Lawrence Turner, director of Boyer, discusses the new powers for councils to use compulsory purchase orders to acquire land for affordable housing and notes that these changes will take effect regardless of the election outcome.
Pagabo’s director of national delivery Karen Carter explores the reasons why projects with government funding have not yet made progress and how these projects can still succeed.
Prime minister Rishi Sunak launched the Conservative Party 2024 manifesto at the Silverstone racing circuit, with the slogan: "Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future."
