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Following the government’s “fiscal event”, Matthew Spry of Lichfields examines the key policy announcements on Investment Zones and meeting the housing need.
Ahead of Adaptation Day at COP27, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has urged the government to strengthen policies that will support a resilient built environment.
The government’s decision to no longer proceed with the IR35 reversal is a huge blow to the construction sector, and industry generally, argues Brendan Sharkey of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers MHA.
The Halifax House Price Index for October 2022 has been released, showing a drop in property price, inflation and growth as economic conditions tighten.
The new National Planning Framework 4, an update on the 2014 paper, has been praised by RTPI as a significant milestone in ambitions to tackle climate change.
In this article, Arbicon defines the NEC 4 ECC contract and considers a particular aspect of notifying compensation events which relate to another NEC provision, namely, the giving of early warnings.
A new report by CPS has examined the arguments for housing planning reforms and warns of potential negative impacts on housing targets and the economy.
The Jubilee Sports Centre extension, which recently broke ground, is the official start to a sweeping £600m rejuvenation of the University of Southampton.
The RICS UK construction and infrastructure monitor for Q3 2022 indicates that construction activity is expected to slow over the next 12 months, with credit constraints, labour and material shortages impacting growth.
Where design approval is required under a design and build contract, the contractor will be required to produce designed drawings in respect of the installation before proceeding.
The latest Glenigan construction forecast has indicated poor market conditions are stifling construction activity, predicting a return to growth by 2024.
The Construction Leadership Forum has launched a National Equity & Inclusion Plan to encourage a more diverse and inclusive future for Scottish construction.
