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.
It is estimated that up to 40%* of the population have sensory or cognitive impairment associated with ageing, neurodegenerative diseases, mental health conditions, neurodevelopment, stroke, traumatic brain injury and tumours. In this article Fiona Walsh, Principal Architect, DDS and Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Global Brain Health Institute explains the importance of inclusive design in buildings.
LHC has announced a new £135m public sector framework to support public sector organisations in asset management, which is now open for consultancies to register interest and attend webinars to find out more. Applications will be open later in January 2023.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) launched its refreshed consumer flooding guide, amid reports that extreme flooding could become more common in the UK due to the effects of climate change.
The government stamp duty cuts need to be in conjunction with supply-side interventions, argues Grant Westall-Reece, partner in residential development at Bidwells.
Phosphate and nitrate pollution is detrimental to development sites, holding up many million pounds worth of construction across the south of England, particularly around the Solent area, at a time when demand for housing has never been higher, Paul Deakin, Rund Partnership Limited explains.
National Highways' Pavement Delivery Framework has confirmed over £1.3bn worth of road surface maintenance works on motorways and major A-roads in England.
There is a significant shortfall in affordable homes for rural communities, AJC Group has warned as the waiting list for social housing hits a record 1.2m.
ROCKWOOL has announced that it is now a member of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA), which aims to raise awareness of both the technical and financial benefits of specifying liquid-applied waterproofing systems and provide advice for specifiers.
ONS October 2022 figures show that monthly construction output increased 0.8%, the fourth consecutive monthly growth and the highest level recorded since records began in January 2010.
Gemma Irving, principal associate and Richard Hartigan, partner at Eversheds Sutherland, explain why fluctuation provisions in contracts hold the key to tackling inflation in construction.
