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Contractors in England and Wales eligible for £260m RM3 framework
Contractors in England and Wales can now take part in a newly launched public sector RM3 framework worth £260m. The framework aims to help the completion of diverse housing, non-residential refurbishment, and retrofit projects.
Sama Investments unveil new flagship residential scheme in Digbeth
The Birmingham-based residential developer, Sama Investments, has submitted plans for a new flagship residential scheme on a brownfield site in Bordesley Green.
Plans submitted for flagship Birmingham residential scheme
Sama Investments has submitted plans to deliver a new Birmingham residential scheme which will unlock a new gateway into Digbeth and the city centre.
Assent – Delivering flexible building control services
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.
Collins Construction leverages Powerproject to drive planning and project management efficiency
Leading refurbishment and fit-out company Collins Construction is driving efficient and waste-conscious tendering, planning and project management with the appointment of a principal planning manager with extensive Elecosoft Powerproject experience.
J3 Advisory places insurance on 267 unit Southwark PBSA scheme
J3 Advisory has been instructed by Tribe, the London and Southeast-focused student housing developer, to place the insurance on their £60m PBSA scheme at Old Kent Road.
PBSA must be a core element of planning reforms
Freya Turtle, director, Planning at Turley, discusses the pressing need for Government to prioritise PBSA in planning, and the economic benefits that successful implementation brings with it.
What are the key details of the Building Safety Levy proposal?
A consultation for the planned Building Safety Levy, intended to spark feedback on the proposed structure and enforcement of the charge, has closed. In this article, Harwood discusses some of the key details within the proposal.
BPF survey reveals 49% of industry leaders plan to accelerate decarbonisation...
Despite current economic pressures, 49% of UK property companies are planning to increase their decarbonisation investment in 2023, according to BPF Survey.
The higher education sector can look to construction to help meet...
Craig Tatton, chief operating officer at Tilbury Douglas, discusses the challenges higher education faces, and how the construction industry is developing solutions, including support to decarbonise estates and improve space utilisation whilst maximising student potential and experiences.
Building Safety Act 2022: Prosecution for defective high rise cladded buildings...
The new Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) came into force on 28th June 2022, it is aimed at liability for defects in “dwellings” and in the context of making buildings safe.
US modular building specialist VBC coming to the UK
Global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) will be coming to the UK, having announced ambitious expansion plans.
Leeds city centre fire at construction site believed to be arson
The Leonardo building, near Millenium Square in Leeds city centre, caught fire on the evening of 15 October 2022
Barratt Developments appoints first female director to its board
Barratt Developments North East has appointed Karen Wheatley as the first female commercial director to its board.
Safe cladding regulations: Why construction needs greater accountability
The UK has delivered long-awaited changes to combustible cladding criteria on major property developments, five years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy. But updating the law to enable safer cladding regulations is just the tip of the iceberg, Elecosoft explains.
Lee Rowley appointed new Housing and Planning Minister
Lee Rowley, North East Derbyshire MP, has been appointed as the new Housing and Planning Minister.
Build-Zone wins Best Structural Warranty Provider 2022
Build-Zone has won Best Structural Warranty Provider at the Design & Build Awards 2022.
The Hill Group acquires Fusion Steel Framing Limited
The Hill Group has announced the acquisition of Fusion Steel Framing Limited to enhance its position in modern methods of construction (MMC) and offsite fabrication.
Part O: Understanding the new regulations on overheating
The government has introduced Part O of the Building Regulations to prevent homes overheating in summer. Anastasia Mylona, head of research at CIBSE, explains what is in the new regulation and why it was needed.
UK construction inflation could be on the rise, warns Turner &...
Turner & Townsend has warned developers that UK construction inflation will impact the viability of planned projects, as labour shortages, Brexit, and the war in Ukraine maintain pressure on prices.
HG Construction reports record turnover of £243m
Leading design and build contractor HG Construction Ltd has reported a record turnover of £243m in 2021.
Build-Zone renews two ‘A’ Rated insurance binders
Build-Zone has renewed two ‘A’ Rated insurance binders with AXA XL and Fidelis Underwriting Limited / Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC, enabling them to continue to write Inherent Defects Insurance (IDI) and Structural Warranty business in the UK and Ireland.
What does Section 76 mean for housebuilders and developers in Northern...
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.
AG appoints new project manager to head up housing division
AG Project + Building Consultancy (AG) has appointed Catherine Newton as project manager and director to head its housing division.
Renowned housing leader, Peter Quinn, appointed as LHC Group’s new chair
Peter Quinn has been appointed as LHC Group’s new chair – the first in a series of new appointments to the LHC Board.
Amazon Property announces £250m real estate fund in alternatives sectors
Amazon Property has committed a £250m real estate fund to invest in joint venture opportunities in the logistics, managed office solution, PBSA, Life Sciences, and retirement sectors.