HS2 has agreed on a deal to purchase a second development site on Square One, Travis Street, to make way for Manchester’s new high speed railway station.
Chief executive Peter Vinden brings his decades of experience as a mediator to set out the case for pursuing mediation and provides an overview of the process in this complete user’s guide to mediation.
LHC continues its strong focus on social value this year, both through its frameworks - the latest of which have included new evaluation processes to increase opportunities for more EDI conscious companies who undertake significant community initiatives - and through its Community Benefit Fund.
Identified as one of 13 national Infrastructure sectors by the UK Government, the water industry has invested heavily in recent years upgrading perimeter security systems with the aid of LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board) and LPS1175 rated security fencing.
Leading UK housebuilder Keepmoat Homes has bought land at French Street in order to build 48 energy-efficient new houses in Dalmarnock over the next few months.
Construction cost inflation brings about two problems; trading losses and costly delays. But how does this affect fixed price contracts and can the terms be renegotiated in the event of price increases?
Glenbrook and Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS) have submitted planning applications for a £280m masterplan for the development of Whitehall Riverside, in Leeds city centre.
Planning permission has been approved for a luxury and sustainable residential development of 93 apartments for over 65s on The Bishops Avenue, by Hampstead Heath.
Values-based procurement has a crucial part to play in driving economic equity. LHC Group interim chief executive Elaine Elkington explains why, exploring the role of public sector procurement in delivering quality housing for all and supporting a more diverse supply chain for social landlords.
Willmott Dixon Interiors has announced the completion of the £8.5m Wellington House refurbishment - the headquarters of West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Following the publication of its new social value toolkit, UKGBC's Simon McWhirter discusses the growing focus on social value in the industry and why it must be integrated throughout any built environment project.
Northern Ireland's equivalent to Section 106 planning agreements, Section 76, designed to secure affordable housing in developments are set to become much more frequently used from next year. Chris Bryson of Gravis Planning and Drew Nesbitt of Wilson Nesbitt examine the likely impact.
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.
The Fire Safety Building Regulation Group was founded to create a community of likeminded professionals working in fire safety and building control to drive excellence across the sector.
