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Interest rate rise: Bank of England raises interest rate to 4.25%

The Bank of England has raised the interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% for the 11th consecutive time following an unexpected jump in inflation last month.
The CLC has advised that the migration system expands to include more tradespeople from abroad to answer the skills shortage in the UK

UK set to recruit tradespeople abroad in response to shortage of...

The CLC has advised that the migration system expands to include more tradespeople from abroad to answer the skills shortage in the UK.
J3 Advisory - Finance services

J3 Advisory – Funding and Insurance Specialists

Our specialist advisory service enables UK property professionals to navigate the funding and insurance markets with ease.
London boroughs

London boroughs estimated to fall short of housing needs

According to a new report, outer London boroughs in transport zones 5 and 6 are expected to build just 17% of the homes required in 2017

Implementing BIM? Engage with your staff

Andy Radley, Group BIM Director at Kier Group examines how to incorporate BIM into an organisation, and celebrates the benefits that collaborative working can...
The latest ONS figures show that an increase in new work and repair and maintenance, anecdotally attributed to good weather, boosted construction output in May 2024

Monthly construction output gains 1.9% bump from warm weather

The latest ONS figures show that an increase in new work and repair and maintenance, anecdotally attributed to good weather, boosted construction output in May 2024.
UK housing

Contrasting housing policies: Labour vs Conservative approaches post-July 4th election

Build Warranty Group takes a close look at the effects of the outcome of the July 4th election results, which have set the stage for significant policy changes in the UK housing market
The National Retrofit Hub's Digital Building Logbooks use real-time data and personalised insights to support nationwide retrofit

How Digital Building Logbooks can boost retrofit and sustainability

The National Retrofit Hub has recently published its guide to Digital Building Logbooks, which use real-time data and personalised insights to support nationwide retrofit and inclusive sustainability.
The new Reserved Investor Fund aims to unlock billions for town centre regeneration and achieving net zero targets

New Reserved Investor Fund to support public sector projects

The new Reserved Investor Fund aims to unlock billions for town centre regeneration and achieving net zero targets.

Scottish government to declare national housing emergency

The Scottish government is to declare a national housing emergency during a Labour-led debate at Holyrood.
'Digital Building Logbooks and Retrofit: An Introduction'  from the National Retrofit Hub aims at supporting retrofit initiatives nationwide

National Retrofit Hub debuts new guide to Digital Building Logbooks

'Digital Building Logbooks and Retrofit: An Introduction'  is a new guide from the National Retrofit Hub aimed at supporting retrofit initiatives nationwide.
Government figures show that heat pump demand is going from strength to strength, as February 2024 saw a 75% increase in demand compared to 2023

Heat pump grant demand soars by 75% in February 2024

Government figures show that heat pump demand is going from strength to strength, as February 2024 saw a 75% increase in demand compared to 2023.
The rise in monthly construction output comes after three consecutive monthly falls, with the value sitting at £15.422m in January 2024

Monthly construction output perks up with 1.1% increase

The rise in monthly construction output comes after three consecutive monthly falls, with the value sitting at £15,422 million in January 2024.
After the last budget of the financial year- possibly the last before a general election- the UK construction industry has its say

“It was a flop”: Construction industry reacts to Spring 2024 Budget

As the chancellor laid out the last budget of the financial year- and possibly the last before a general election- the UK construction industry has its say.
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ABC’s Social Housing Warranty is tailored for the social housing sector

The new social housing warranty from ABC+ Warranty will safeguard your social housing scheme.
College students at dorm room. Homeschooling. They are studying and using phone, representing latent defects insurance

Why is latent defects insurance essential for PBSA developers?

The significance of latent defects insurance in the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector has evolved from a "nice to have" to an essential component. Rising insolvencies among construction firms emphasize the need for income protection, driving a surge in enquiries and policies to safeguard future developments.
architect's certificate (structural warranty)

What’s the difference between a Structural Warranty and an Architect Certificate?

As the costs of labour and materials continue to rise, developers and housebuilders often seek savings in other areas. But you should always focus on safeguarding your construction project or new home development with the correct insurance and an Architect’s certificate.

Investing in innovation now to ensure energy efficient housing for the...

Andy Merrin, innovation and decarbonisation director at United Living Property Services, explores the next steps needed to deliver energy efficient housing for the UK.
Buildsafe explores how a securing a building warranty prior to starting your project ensures a worry-free experience

Key reasons you need to secure a building warranty before construction

Buildsafe explores how a securing a building warranty prior to starting your project ensures a worry-free experience.
damp and mould in social housing

Better data holds the key to damp and mould in social...

Timely, accurate and personalised data is vital to help solve damp and mould in social housing says Civica’s Justin Fisher.

Birchgrove C-suite appointments to bolster BTR expansion

Rented retirement home provider Birchgrove has made two appointments to its C-suite, with Marcus Hodges and Raphaël Koifman joining the team.
3d rendering of modern university building. Computer generated image of a modern building facade with benches on paved pathway and garden. Architectural illustration of a school campus, representing higher education decarbonisation

How decarbonisation will help higher education institutions realise their ambitious net...

Tim Whitley, director of decarbonisation and sustainability at Arup, discusses a new report setting out a pathway to decarbonisation for the UK’s higher education institutions.
Excavator bulldozer in sandpit with raised bucket over blue cloudscape sky. The latest ONS figures for the month-on-month series show that construction output continues to fall, with a 0.2% decrease in volume terms

Construction output falls for third consecutive month as new work declines

The latest ONS figures for the month-on-month series show that construction output continues to fall, with a 0.2% decrease in volume terms.
As turbulent economic conditions push interest rates up, BW Build Warranty explores how to traverse a potential UK housing crisis

Navigating the challenges of a potential UK housing crisis: building a...

As turbulent economic conditions push interest rates up, BW Build Warranty explores how to traverse a potential UK housing crisis.
University classroom - decarbonisation plan

Arup unveils decarbonisation plan for UK universities

Arup, a global sustainable development consultancy, has released a comprehensive report and an eight-step decarbonisation plan for universities in the UK.
Counting King R&D Tax Consultants comprehensive tax

Counting King R&D Tax Consultants: Comprehensive tax and financial services

Counting King is a leading tax advisory firm based in the UK that specialises in providing comprehensive tax and financial services.