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Are material substitutions from the original design and specification a good idea?

Premier Guarantee investigates what to consider when making material substitutions in design and specifications.

Mace’s Market View report outlines a mixed quarter for construction

Mace recently published its Market View report for Q3, which outlines a maintained forecast of 3.0% for London and 3.5% for the rest of the country for 2023.

Unlocking energy efficiency: Your guide to home improvement leads with My Lead Locker

My Lead Locker has unlocked over £80m in revenue for its clients seeking home improvement leads, connecting installers and marketing professionals.

Is refurbishment the answer to meeting UK housing demand?

With the UK’s ongoing housing crisis seeming to go from bad to worse, could refurbishment be the answer to meeting UK housing demand? Carl Yale, Lovell, explores.

Morgan Sindall delivers improvement to Southlands Hospital

Morgan Sindall’s Southern Home Counties division has completed work at Shoreham's Southlands Hospital for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

Mast Quay tower blocks face demolition over planning breaches

Comer Homes has been told to demolish two Mast Quay tower blocks in Woolwich due to multiple breaches of planning permission.

Insurers’ risk management advice highlighted in new GIRI guide

A new GIRI guide, aimed at bringing the construction and insurance industries together, has highlighted insurers’ risk management advice to help reduce the cost of error in construction.

Counting King: How to claim embedded capital allowances

In this article, Counting King explores the process and benefits of claiming embedded capital allowances in the UK.

UKCW Birmingham announces digital construction sponsors and speakers

The upcoming UK Construction Week in Birmingham (UKCW Birmingham) will feature exciting new advancements and technologies in Digital Construction.

Redrow plans 90-hectare housing development between Rochdale and Middleton

Redrow has applied to build a new housing development, community amenities, and landscaping across nearly 90 hectares of land between Rochdale and Middleton.

Navigating a turbulent construction economy: Challenges and opportunities amidst uncertain times

In this article, Rebecca Larkin, head of Construction Research at the Construction Products Association (CPA) explores the challenges and future of the construction economy amidst a turbulent economic climate.

Morgan Sindall Construction to deliver major upgrades to Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre

Morgan Sindall Construction has been selected to spearhead a comprehensive rejuvenation project for Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre

UKCW Birmingham shines spotlight on the Midlands

With just a month to go until the doors open, UK Construction Week Birmingham will feature a dedicated focus on the sector on its very doorstep - the Midlands.

What you need to know before building: Exploring Build Warranty® structural warranties

In this article, Build Warranty explores what you need to know about structural warranties, highlighting their benefits and significance in the UK construction landscape.

Planning approvals up despite slowing project starts

Planning approvals were up 27% on 2022 levels, but have declined by 10% in the last three months to August, according to Glenigan.

Amey appointed to two Network Rail frameworks

Amey has announced its appointment to two Network Rail frameworks, which include Engineering and Construction Services, and the Programme and Project Management Services.

Government must go further on NSIP reforms, RPTI warns

Proposed reforms to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) process in England have been praised by the RPTI- but will procedural action be enough?

Green belt reform: Why a review is long overdue

The distinction between green belt and brownfield land isn’t as clear cut as we think, says Joshua Bond of Bond Land.

Repurposing and retrofitting vacant buildings is key to net zero

Stephan Schmid, senior vice president at AM alpha, explains why retrofitting vacant buildings must be part of the UK's net zero strategy.

House prices are being cut at fastest rate in 10 years

House prices are being cut at the fastest rate in over a decade, as Rightmove reports that 36.3% of properties currently for sale have reduced prices in an effort to tempt buyers.

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