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Glenigan September 2022 Construction Index shows a fall in project-starts

Glenigan September 2022 Construction Index highlights a downward trend across most sectors, showing decreased project starts in housebuilding and non-residential projects

Construction industry pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Construction industry pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following the announcement by Buckingham Palace that she has passed away at Balmoral Castle on 8 September.

Renewable energy systems installed at Scotland’s largest net zero housing development

Arc-Tech has begun work to install renewable energy systems at Western Villages, Scotland’s largest net zero housing development.

JCT Training – training courses on JCT contracts

A flexible range of training courses and resources to give you all the information you need on JCT contracts.

BBC move to Typhoo Tea Factory in Birmingham to be led by Stoford

The multi-million pound BBC move to the Typhoo Tea Factory in Birmingham will be spearheaded by Stoford, part of the largest office pre-let in the city for the past three years.

3 challenges trade contractors face when managing supply chain operations

The construction industry has faced significant disruptions throughout the pandemic, with a rapidly shrinking workforce, increased demand for services, and operational challenges. Supply chain operations, in particular, have been severely impacted explains Tom Stemm, CEO of Ryvit.

Will the government deliver on the Right to Buy policy?

Sarah Rowe, director and head of social housing at Freeths law firm, examines the extended Right to Buy policy and whether the government can deliver on their promise.

Work begins on new affordable housing development on Brentford Citroen site

L&Q and The Hill Group have begun work on a new affordable housing development on the Brentford Citroen site, which will provide 441 new homes, a resident’s gym and a nursery.

August 2022 Halifax House Price Index shows easing of growth as cost-of-living crisis looms

The August 2022 Halifax House Price Index has been released, showing a decrease in the annual rate of growth but record high house prices.

Yale achieves SBD Secure Connected Device accreditation for Conexis L1 Smart Lock

SBD has announced that Yale has become one of the first companies to achieve their Secure Connected Device accreditation, for their Conexis L1 Smart Lock.

32 suppliers awarded for LHC’s £1bn H2 new build framework

Thirty-two suppliers have been awarded a place on a new four-year, £1bn new build framework by LHC to deliver public sector construction projects in England.

Vistry starts work on eco-friendly affordable housing scheme in Penshaw

Vistry have begun construction work on Penshaw Gardens, a residential affordable housing scheme in Penshaw for people over the age of 55, on behalf of Gentoo Group.

August construction PMIs show construction activity continues to dip amid economic uncertainty

The August construction PMI data shows that whilst supply chain pressures are easing, overall construction activity is continuing to slow down and stagnate under the influence of economic uncertainty.

Terms and conditions in a construction contract: Incorporated or not?

Throughout construction works, there are often arguments that revolve around whether terms and conditions in a construction contract has been incorporated or not.

Right to Buy v Right to Acquire: What will the effects be on tenants and housing associations?  

Right To Acquire is based on housing stock that associations have already bought or developed, which they then offer back to their tenants at a rate that was previously much less discounted than that of the Right To Buy scheme for council tenants.

Construction industry reacts as Liz Truss named next UK prime minister

Liz Truss has won the conservative election race against Rishi Sunak to become the next UK prime minister. Here we look at how the construction industry has reacted to the announcement and its likely impact on the housing sector.

Vistry buys Countryside Properties for £1.25bn

Vistry buys Countryside Properties in a deal worth £1.25bn, adding to Vistry Group's existing brands including Bovis Homes and Linden Homes.

New strategy from HM Land Registry promises a digital property market

HM Land Registry has launched a new strategy to create a more efficient, fully digital property market and a matching modern land registration system.

Mace to deliver next phase of Begbroke Science Park development

Mace have been appointed to deliver the next phase of Begbroke Science Park’s development, part of a £100m investment into expanding the park.

Kitchen suppliers win places on £20m public sector framework

Seven kitchen suppliers and manufacturers have won places on a £20m framework to deliver modern, accessible and sustainable kitchens to social housing providers and the public sector nationwide.

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