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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

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.

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Senior housing: Accommodating an ageing population in a supply crisis

Andrew Fyfe, associate director of healthcare and senior living at BNP Paribas Real Estate, charts the challenges of accommodating an ageing population in a senior housing crisis.

Cross-sector Warehousing Board launched by British Property Federation

New Warehousing Board will lead advocacy for the UK logistics sector and highlight the role warehousing plays as an essential national infrastructure.

Sovereign Housing Association repairs framework worth £12m seeks new tenders

The Sovereign Housing Association repairs framework has gone live, seeking tenders with pledges to social value projects for a four-year contract.

What should you look for in an alarm system?

As part of National Home Security Month 2022, Ken Meanwell looks at alarms, one of the many essential tools in the fight against crime, and what you should be looking for in an alarm system.

What is Time at Large?

'Time at large' means there is no date fixed for completing the building works or period set out for completing the works, or such times and dates as agreed no longer apply.

Galliford Try to build new North East cable manufacturing facility for JDR

A new North East cable manufacturing facility at the Blyth power station site will be delivered by Galliford Try’s Building North East and Yorkshire business.

Ropemaker development celebrates topping out with Skanska

The Ropemaker development has reached the highest point of construction to a high sustainable standard, to create 450,000 sqft of office space

GRAHAM begins work on M25 junction 28 upgrades for National Highways

GRAHAM has commenced work on the M25 junction 28 upgrades for National Highways – a major junction connecting the A12 and the M25, as well as providing access to Brentwood via the A1023

UK build-to-rent could increase five-fold in the next decade

A long-term projection of the sector released to celebrate a decade of the Montague Review suggests that UK build-to-rent will continue to increase.

Glenigan October 2022 Construction review finds improvements on horizon

An uptick in planning approvals and main contract awards as documented in the Glenigan October 2022 Construction review suggest recovery is on the horizon.

New £27.5m Newport health and wellbeing centre to be delivered by Kier

A new health and wellbeing centre in Newport worth £27.5m will be delivered by Kier for the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

JCT Povey Lecture to discuss the building safety act and guidence for professionals

Gary Neal, Skanska UK, will give the JCT Povey Lecture webinar 2022, with a presentation entitled, “Building Safety Act – Practical Steps for Compliance in Construction” on Thursday, 10th November 2022.

Galliford Try secures position on DEFRA £600m science estate engineering framework

Galliford Try’s Asset Intelligence business has secured a spot on DEFRA’s £600m science estate engineering framework.

Rishi Sunak to be Prime Minister: construction industry reacts

Rishi Sunak will become Prime Minister after former PM Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the latest Tory leadership contest.

Building your dream home: Do you need a self-build structural warranty?

Thinking of renovating an existing property, having a new extension or building your dream home? ABC+ Warranty provides the perfect self-build structural warranty.

Social value measurement framework receives a significant update from Loop

The National Social Value Standard has launched a new social value measurement framework with the help of economists at social value software organisation Loop.

Ensuring accessibility is an important element of the design process

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, looks at options for ensuring accessibility whether delivering a new-build or a refurbishment.

Social rent cap could cost local councils more than £3bn in five years

Analysis from Savills on behalf of the Local Government Association(LGA) has found that a proposed 5% social rent cap could cost councils more than £3bn.

Construction industry reacts: Liz Truss resigns after 44 days in office

After 44 days in office, Liz Truss has resigned, making her the shortest-serving prime minister on record Liz Truss has announced her resignation as prime...

NEC Contracts: Maintaining Good Communications – Part 2

In Part 2 of our series covering communications in NEC Contracts, John Elven, Senior Consultant at Arbicon, discusses the importance of maintaining good communications under the requirements of NEC Contracts as a means of promoting dispute avoidance, focussing on NEC 4 clause 13.

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