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Partnership secures sites to deliver 1,800 new homes in North West London

A partnership between The Hill Group, Pinnacle Investments and the United Colleges Group, will together deliver over 1,800 new homes in North West London.

The importance of maintaining good communications in NEC contracts to avoid disputes

In Part 1 of our series covering communications in NEC contracts, John Elven, senior consultant at Arbicon, discusses the importance of maintaining good communications in accordance with the requirements of NEC contracts as a means of promoting dispute avoidance.

Decision of Bank Holiday pay for Queen’s Funeral is down to employers, says CIJC

The Construction Industry Joint Council has issued a statement on the question of Bank Holiday pay for the Queen’s funeral, stating that the decision...

Does the extended Right to Buy Scheme actually help those affected by the housing crisis?

Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, shares his opinion that the extended Right to Buy Scheme will do 'absolutely nothing to help those affected by the housing crisis'.

HS2 Chiltern grassland transformation project celebrates laying first million cubic metres of chalk

The HS2 Chiltern grassland transformation project is using excavated materials from the Chiltern tunnels to create chalk grassland in the surrounding site.

UK House Price Index July 2022 shows the highest annual inflation rate since May 2003

The Office for National Statistics’ UK House Price Index for July 2022 has shown average house prices have increased by £39,000 more than this time last year.

Speakers announced for 5th World Cement Association Global Conference in Dubai

The World Cement Association has announced the speakers for it’s 5th annual Global Conference in Dubai, where the theme is ‘Navigating the Climate Challenge: Reducing Carbon and Reducing Costs’

Inflationary pressures show no signs of easing, reports Arcadis

Arcadis' tender price forecast for 2022 predicts that inflationary pressures will remain throughout 2022/23, with material price increases continuing to be the main driver.

When is a construction agreement not an agreement?

Construction projects invariably do not remain the same as originally set out. A construction agreement is usually legally finite and unless there is a very clear deed signed to discharge or alter it, the contractual rights survive.

Embracing digitisation to manage the impact of Brexit on the construction industry

In this article, Andy Scothern, founder of eCommonSense, explains to PBC Today the lasting impacts of Brexit on the construction industry.

Innovation Driven Procurement: The value of good ideas and collaboration in the supply chain

Innovation Driven Procurement, developed by Morgan Sindall Construction and Nottingham Trent University with support from the Construction Industry Training Board, aims to develop smarter ways to deliver construction projects.

Latest ONS figures show a continued decrease in construction output in July 2022

The latest ONS figures for construction output in July 2022 showed a second consecutive decrease in monthly construction output, following seven consecutive months of growth in the sector between November 2021 and May 2022.

What is the importance of effective waste management in construction?

You might think that waste is not the most important subject that you will deal with but managing it well can be an essential task. Here, Sarah Vernau, marketing manager at Flame UK shares her insight into the importance of effective construction waste management.

What do Government plans for biodiversity net gain mean for developers?

In this article, Duncan Williams, principal associate at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP explains how Government plans for biodiversity net gain will impact the future of the construction industry.

Construction business insurance: Understanding your protection policies

Heidi Carslaw, managing director, Mactavish, explores how companies can minimize risk, understand their cover and navigate their construction business insurance policies.

£200m L&G investment to deliver an additional 715 Build to Rent apartments in Cardiff

Legal & General (L&G) has invested a further £200m to deliver 715 Build to Rent apartments in Cardiff, at the former Brains Brewery site in Central Quay.

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.

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