Strategic land and the PropTech revolution: A force for good
Ed Socha of international law firm Osborne Clark explores how technology such as virtual reality, drones and blockchain could transform the way we unlock land for much-needed housing
5 technologies that are about to change the construction industry forever
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) aims to help you discover the technology changing the construction sector forever
Construction profit warnings rise in first half of 2018
UK construction and materials companies issued six profit warnings in the first half of 2018, with 17% of the sector putting out warnings, according to EY’s latest Profit Warnings Focus
Revised National Planning Policy Framework pledges quality designed homes
The revised National Planning Policy Framework pledges to build attractive and better-designed homes in areas where they are needed most
What does successful collaboration look like in the construction sector?
Kim Vernau, CEO at BLP Insurance, highlights key points raised by guest speaker Alex Notay of Places for People, on the need for collaboration and innovation in the construction industry, with a particular emphasis placed on offsite construction
What lessons can be taken from the Grenfell disaster in regards...
After the Grenfell disaster, there has understandably been a crisis of trust, property managers and landlords must learn effective two-way communication
Four ways we to help solve the housing crisis – starting...
Jonathan Bulmer of Cleveland Containers discusses four steps that could be taken right now to help tackle the housing crisis.
Innovative construction delivers new homes in Southwark regeneration
Property and construction consultants McBains have announced the completion and partial completion of two major multi-use developments in London’s Southwark Regeneration Area
Costly construction disputes rack up £26m
Cost consultants Arcadis have revealed that in 2017, disputes between the construction and engineering sectors in the UK cost around £26 million
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Mick George Ltd commence Earthworks as new Office & Production Facility...
Mick George Ltd are set to commence Earthworks at the new office and warehouse facility being built on the outskirts of Kettering, Northamptonshire.
Variations in writing? Change the record please, Peter!
Peter Vinden MD of the Vinden Partnership discusses the importance of thoroughly reading through construction contracts before signing them, in order to avoid any nasty shocks
Protecting your building against fire: Fire safety and regulations
Roof Maker discuss the changes in fire regulations over time, and how you can ensure your building is protected.
Majority of Brits want their new home to be environmentally sustainable
The vast majority (78%) of people consider the environmentally sustainable performance of a building important when choosing a new home, according to a recent survey by BLP Insurance
Developer sentenced after building collapse
A Manchester-based property developer has been sentenced after the roof and part of the rear wall collapsed at one of his properties during demolition works
Modular housing scheme to tackle homelessness in London
PLACE (Pan-London Accommodation Collaborative Enterprise) Ltd is looking for modular homes to tackle homelessness in London.
New public register for British property to reduce money laundering and...
The world's first public register is set to increase transparency and reduce criminal activity by forcing foreign companies who own UK properties to reveal their ultimate owners.
Digital Framework Task Group confirmed for infrastructure data
The government has confirmed that the Centre for Digital Built Britain will form a Digital Framework Task Group (DFTG) to coordinate the adoption of a digital framework for infrastructure data
Air conditioning refurbishment and retrofit projects
Underfloor air conditioning systems can adapt to buildings of all shapes, sizes, age and stage of construction.
Cuddy Group collapses following director’s ill health
Demolition specialist Cuddy Group has confirmed it is in administration following director Mike Cuddy’s ill health
Construction company boss banned for failing to declare sales income
Martin Baker, the director of construction company C.J.M Tiling Limited based in Cradley Heath in the West Midlands, has been disqualified for seven years after failing to declare all the company’s sales income.
Housebuilders’ costs respond to increased workload
Housebuilders’ costs rose 3.4% in the year to Q1 2018, according to the BCIS Private Housing Construction Price Index (PHCPI)
Passive Flood Barriers
When it comes to getting the best flood protection, the cheapest option may not always be the best.
Building a safe and healthy workplace
Lloyd's Register looks into the new international standard for occupational health and safety, ISO 45001, which aims to prevent work-related injury and ill-health, and to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
London launches plan to become ‘world’s most walkable city’
London will become the "world's most walkable city" under a new plan unveiled by the capital's first-ever walking and cycling commissioner
The growth of garden villages across the UK
The government has backed “garden villages” as a locally-led way to deliver thousands of much-needed homes. What are they and how will they affect the housebuilding and construction sectors? Sarah Francis of Arbordeck takes a look
Heathrow expansion attacked by City Hall and London boroughs
Plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport face legal action after the idea was deemed a "short-sighted decision" by City Hall, five London...