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.
NPCC prevention lead and Merseyside chief constable Serena Kennedy opened the 2023 Secured by Design ATLAS national training conference and exhibition, which underlines putting prevention first within policing.
Glenigan has released its March 2023 Construction Review, which has shown that over 50 per cent of construction, starts have faltered during the month of February as the industry navigates a tough economic landscape.
Plans have been approved for essential infrastructure to enable the delivery of 2350 new homes in Liverpool, as well as £130m funding to build 800 homes in Warrington, St Helens and Liverpool.
Wates has signed a development agreement with Brent Council to build more than 300 new homes and has completed the first net zero school, in Rochdale, as part of DfE's 10-year school rebuilding programme.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has unveiled his 2023 Spring Budget, announcing 'the biggest ever' employment package, and an extension of the Energy Price Guarantee to help households ease the cost of living crisis. Here, the construction industry shares their thoughts.
The Association for Project Management (APM) has warned that greater economic and political stability needs to be addressed ahead of the Spring Budget to ensure the successful delivery of projects in the UK.
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has called for an improvement on fundamentally important NPPF topics before future consultation with the public, experts, and practitioners.
After reports of HS2 overspending and suffering considerable delays, transport secretary Mark Harper has confirmed further delays to the national rail project.
The latest ONS figures on construction show a decrease of 1.7% in monthly output, attributed to economic uncertainty increasing customer hesitancy and general delays.
Mace has been appointed as the delivery partner on three major infrastructure projects on the Heathrow H7 Framework, covering all four terminals, and the Asset Replacement Programme in terminals 3, 4 and 5.
As the National Planning Policy Framework consultation comes to an end, UK100's interim chief executive has written to Michael Gove with "serious concerns".
Places for People Developments has been granted planning permission for Gilston Park Estate, which proposes six new villages set to deliver 8,500 new homes in East Hertfordshire.
J3 Advisory has been instructed by Tribe, the London and Southeast-focused student housing developer, to place the insurance on their £60m PBSA scheme at Old Kent Road.