All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles
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CommentAre KPIs in the Procurement Act the equivalent of a shipping forecast for the built environment?
Whether their inclusion will lead to better results remains to be seen, but they do represent a shift towards outcome-based contracting, says RLB’s Paul Beeston
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NewsThomas & Adamson brings in RLB partner as new London head of cost management
Appointment comes as consultant expands operations in capital following acquisition by French engineering giant
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CommentAre the Building Safety Act’s own processes the biggest hurdle in the high-rise development race?
With some minor modifications, the act could be an effective tool for improving building safety while still encouraging the delivery of projects in a timely and cost-effective way, says Robin Holme at TFT
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NewsMHCLG to take over fire risk brief from Home Office under post-Grenfell reforms
Starmer says move will provide more “coherent approach” to fire safety
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CommentLet’s sort out the payment rules
The recent ruling in Placefirst vs CAR highlights the ongoing confusion around the payment and pay-less rules
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NewsBuilding to publish its Good Employer Guide 2025 next month
Exclusive research will be officially revealed at the Good Employer Guide Live event on 6 March, join us to find out the latest in employment best practice across construction, housing and architecture
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NewsBPF tells Reeves to find more money to clear backlog of schemes held up by new safety rules
Trade body latest group to raise resourcing issue which has seen dozens of projects held up by logjam at Building Safety Regulator
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NewsOutput tumbles to lowest level for 15 months as post-Budget caution stymies jobs
Material prices also rise at fastest rate since April 2023 despite weaker demand
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CommentBacking the builders over the blockers signals real intent from the government
Labour’s development ambitions are bold and challenging. Industry must work with the government to create a positive cycle of growth, says Viral Desai at AtkinsRéalis
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FeaturesWhat the delays at the Building Safety Regulator mean for high-rise development
The new system of gateway checks on high rise buildings is adding anything up to 18 months to construction programmes. Joey Gardiner finds out why
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NewsConstruction starts slump across regional cities as regulation and inflation take toll
No newbuild offices schemes broke ground in four key cities last year, Deloitte’s latest regional crane survey finds
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CommentThe Building Safety Act is changing project procurement. Here’s how to navigate the way ahead
New safety requirements could signal the end of single-stage design and build, says Steve Jackson at AtkinsRéalis. Expert advice and collaborative working are the keys to a smooth transition
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CommentIt’s time to shake up adjudication
Poor decisions, low competence, bias – adjudication has got itself into a mess. So, what’s to be done? Tony Bingham has the answers
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NewsProfit up at industrial specialist Glencar as revenue stays flat
Hertfordshire cntractor eyeing 10% growth this year
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CommentHow to fix the broken paradigm of risk transfer and procurement in construction
Design and build contracts have led to a “design and dump” mentaility that is unsafe and unsustainable. Kevin P’ng proposes a radical alternative
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CommentIs it time to stop building in the wildfire affected areas of California?
The recent fires in the hills around Los Angeles are the most costly in US history. Does it really make sense to live in these heavily wooded places?
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CommentConstruction law in 2025: what can we expect in the year ahead?
Sheena Sood sets out what to expect in the year ahead for construction law, including a variety of regulatory changes
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FeaturesA new quango, a new levy and 32 new hubs: Six months in, what has Labour done to fix the skills crisis?
Labour shortages pose a huge challenge to the government’s plans for housing and infrastructure. While it is still relatively early days for Keir Starmer and his team, the construction industry is not yet sure whether his party has the answers, writes Daniel Gayne
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CommentDevolution white paper delivers changes that support needs of local policymakers
Much detailed thinking is still required but there is plenty to applaud in the government’s proposals to give greater powers to local authorities, says Oliver Steele of Mott MacDonald
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NewsRIBA calls for schools and train stations to be classed as higher risk buildings under building safety regulations
Institute wants more stringent safety regulations in non-residential buildings in its full response to Grenfell Inquiry report