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Why the UK must boost the supply of older people’s housing

The government’s taskforce on older people’s housing can unlock growth, says John Tonkiss, CEO of McCarthy Stone.

Rising inflation is depleting industry confidence, reveals Gleeds

Nearly nine in ten construction professionals are concerned about rising inflation depleting confidence in the construction industry and impacting future schemes, says Gleeds winter report.

Reusing empty spaces to bring healthcare facilities to communities

The adaptive reuse of empty spaces offers an opportunity to bring much-needed healthcare facilities into communities while addressing waiting times and health inequalities.

IC3: Driving change across the built environment through innovation

IC3, the International Centre for Connected Construction, is breaking down silos and driving change in the built environment and across the construction ecosystem through innovation and evidence-led collaborative research.

Construction industry reacts: Bank of England raise interest rate to 4% amid inflationary pressures

The Bank of England has announced today (2 February) that interest rates have raised by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, signalling a 14-year high and peak inflation across the United Kingdom.

10 onerous clause types that typically arise in construction contracts

Jonathan Nugent, Managing Director of Arbicon, the leading construction contract claims consultant, gives insight and tips into ten examples of typical onerous clause types that often appear in construction contracts.

Directors’ duties in the event of a construction company insolvency

With the pressure on construction companies likely to increase as the recession deepens over the coming year, John Wallace, solicitor and managing director of specialist construction and real estate boutique law firm Ridgemont, examines directors’ liabilities in the event of a construction company insolvency.

Applicants urged to apply for LHC’s £135m ASC1 Framework

Consultancies and contractors have until 16 March to apply to be part of the ASC1 (Asset Safety and Compliance) Framework launched this week (30 January) delivered by LHC.

House prices decline for fifth consecutive month in January 2023 Nationwide HPI

Annual house price growth slowed to 1.1% and the monthly average house price fell 3.2% below last August's peak in the latest January 2023 Nationwide HPI.

BPF survey reveals 49% of industry leaders plan to accelerate decarbonisation investment in 2023

Despite current economic pressures, 49% of UK property companies are planning to increase their decarbonisation investment in 2023, according to BPF Survey.

SME developer makes 35% savings on building warranty insurance with J3 Advisory

J3 Advisory assisted SME developer Grange Country Homes in making £15,000 in savings on building warranty insurance through expert advice.

Solving the UK’s housing crisis: A moving target?

Solving the UK’s housing crisis was one of the major manifesto promises made by the Conservative Party at the last election in 2019. It pledged to build one million homes over the next parliament. Despite winning the election, this target has never been reached and after yet another government U-turn, this time on housing targets, is all hope now lost?

How to tackle payment problems in construction

Jonathan Nugent, managing director of Arbicon, the leading firm of construction claims consultants, highlights the source of payment problems in construction in this current tough economy and how to tackle them.

LHC to launch five public sector frameworks to support net zero and building compliance

LHC is launching five public sector frameworks covering retrofit, energy efficiency, asset safety, and compliance works in 2023 to support public sector organisations on the journey to carbon net zero and building compliance.

Bosses consider scaling back HS2 connection to central London as project costs soar

HS2 bosses are allegedly considering scaling back the national rail network after rising inflation, postponing or cancelling a London Euston connection altogether.

Futurebuild 2023: Showcasing the innovation to make net zero possible

Futurebuild 2023 will see the net zero pioneer put innovation under the spotlight with the brand new FutureX Innovation area sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and in partnership with Ryder Architecture.

Create and build your JCT contracts online with JCT Construct

JCT Construct is a contract drafting system with advanced editing features, enabling you to create and amend your JCT contracts in a secure, flexible and easy-to-use online environment.

How public sector construction frameworks offer shelter from recession

Public sector construction frameworks could be vital in helping companies, especially SMEs, weather the impending economic storm.

Etruscan Square development scheme backed by Levelling Up fund submits planning application

Marrons has submitted a planning application for the Etruscan Square development, supported by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and £20m from the government's Levelling Up Fund.

Housing market slows in latest HMRC Property Transactions data

The latest HMRC Property Transactions data examining the monthly property transactions statistics suggests that the market is slowing, although predictions about what follows varies.

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