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Last week’s Budget… I don’t think we’re there yet

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.

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Government withdrawal of £500m housing funding stalls plans for 42,000 homes

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has removed housing funding totaling £538.8m from 16 projects.

Elevating success with major project warranties for large housing and high-rise developments

Build Warranty's Major Project Warranties are tailored to the needs of high-rise developments, offering up to £200m in cover.

Two more security specialist manufacturers renew their SBD membership

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems and voestalpine Metsec have both renewed their membership with Secured by Design (SBD).

Husband-and-wife-run twin scaffolding businesses file administration notices

BCM and Scaffteq are part of the Safe Rise Scaffolding Group, which is run by married and business partner accountants David Hayde and Adele McLay.

BAM Construction suffers £13m loss

BAM's UK construction business suffered a £13m loss last year, whereas BAM Nuttall trebled its profits.

Arup Binnies JV secures £300m contract for Thames Water’s strategic resource options framework

The £300m initiative from Thames Water aims to bolster the strategic resource options framework, with the Arup Binnies joint venture chosen as a key player in leading three projects.

Construction output down in Q4 2023, as recession is confirmed 

Construction output in Q4 2023 reflected the ONS's news of a confirmed recession, as both quarterly and monthly output decreased.

Visitor door entry and access control specialist NACD renews SBD membership

Industry-leading specialists in manufacturing, distribution, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Door Entry, Access Control, CCTV, TVIRS and communication solutions for residential and commercial developments, NACD have renewed their membership with Secured by Design.

Affordable home completions soar while private sector stalls, reports NHBC

The National House Building Council (NHBC) has reported a groundbreaking surge in affordable home completions for the year 2023, up by 10% on the previous year.

What can we expect from the property sector in 2024?

2024 marks a turning point for the property sector as ESG compliance takes centre stage. In this year of change, Tom Jansons, development director of Jansons Property, delves into the ESG considerations, the impact on property pricing, and the unfolding dynamics between ESG-compliant and non-compliant assets.

Valentine’s Day special: Building strong partnerships in construction

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, a celebration of connections and collaborations, I find it fitting to emphasise the significance of partnerships in construction.

[VIDEO]: HS2 contractors carry out M42 bridge demolition in timelapse footage of 52 hours

Solihull-based firm Armac removed a 4,000 tonne bridge over the M42- and carried out the demolition ahead of schedule.

Gove announces new plans to boost brownfield building

Housing secretary Michael Gove has opened a consultation on plans to boost brownfield building in England's 20 largest cities.

Secured By Design launches free RIBA Approved CPD series for architects 

The Police Crime Prevention Academy are running a number of free RIBA Approved CPD sessions on Secured by Design between February and March 2024.

J S Crawford Contracts goes into liquidation

All 23 members of staff have been made redundant as the Scottish housebuilder J S Crawford Contracts (Borders) Ltd goes into administration.

Why Build Warranty® is the new No.1 choice for structural warranties

In this article, structural warranty company Build Warranty highlights the current market issues facing the construction industry, and how they have addressed this to set themselves apart from other providers.

Administrators appointed at Readie Construction

Employees of Readie Construction were seen seeking work on LinkedIn, after being told early this week that the firm was headed towards administration.

Up to 800 jobs at risk, as Barratt buys Redrow in £2.5bn deal

The acquisition will cement Barratt's position as the biggest homebuilder in the UK, as Barratt-Redrow plc, but 800 jobs could be at risk.

Unproductive cities: The urban design choices delivering growth

With the British economy lagging behind the US, Japan and Germany, could the design of our cities be at fault by failing to recognise how transport links, office building design and green spaces can be a key driver of productivity? Jeff Nottage, design director at Turley, looks how urban design can deliver growth.

UKAS operations director explores how accreditation enables seamless supply chains

UKAS operations director, Lynsey Poyner describes her formative experiences at the UK’s national accreditation body and how the customer journey is central to her vision of how accreditation will remain the foundation enabling seamless supply chains and confidence in products and services.

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