Jennifer Castle, chief operating officer at LHC Procurement Group, highlights two of the upcoming free-to-use frameworks for clients in the public sector.
Vincent Matthews, head of UK marketing at SFS, discusses the benefits of working with a product manufacturer in construction to select an appropriate system solution.
The Build to Rent (BTR) sector is rapidly expanding in the UK, introducing innovative solutions to meet the increasing demand for high-quality rental properties, writes Build Warranty.
The intricacies of construction contracts often lead to disputes that can delay projects, escalate costs, and strain professional relationships. One strategy to mitigate these issues is the use of conflict avoidance agreements.
Payment delays are a persisting issue that can disrupt project timelines, strain business relationships, and hinder growth. This is where invoice financing, a form of short-term borrowing designed to expedite cash flow, can be a game-changer.
Reform UK, led by newly installed leader Nigel Farage, has pledged to abandon net zero targets, fast track planning and change social housing allocation.
Lawrence Turner, director of Boyer, discusses the new powers for councils to use compulsory purchase orders to acquire land for affordable housing and notes that these changes will take effect regardless of the election outcome.
Pagabo’s director of national delivery Karen Carter explores the reasons why projects with government funding have not yet made progress and how these projects can still succeed.
Prime minister Rishi Sunak launched the Conservative Party 2024 manifesto at the Silverstone racing circuit, with the slogan: "Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future."
Titled "Real Hope, Real Change", co-leaders of the Green Party Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay have offered one of the more radical of the manifestos for the 2024 general election.
A new report conducted by Aggregate Industries has laid bare the true cost and impact that coastal erosion is going to have on the UK. Aggregates Division managing director Lee Sleight examines the findings.
About Access discusses the importance of considering the customer journey when evaluating the accessibility of buildings, emphasising the need to anticipate obstacles that may prevent people from navigating spaces effectively.
Build Warranty Group takes a close look at the effects of the outcome of the July 4th election results, which have set the stage for significant policy changes in the UK housing market
The latest Housing Pipeline Report from the Home Builders Federation has revealed that the number of new homes and sites given planning permission has continued to plummet in the 12 months to March 2024.
Assent delivers building control solutions on over 30,000 projects annually; our growing network of 60+ offices means that we are always within one hour of a site anywhere in England and Wales.
Kate Morement, head of risk and compliance, Assent, says much progress has been made by women in construction over the last 20 years, but there is still more to be done.
