All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 3
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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
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CommentLabour’s devolution revolution: Ambitious and risky but it makes a lot of sense
Labour’s alternative to a failed levelling up strategy is a much more ambitious programme of devolution. Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis considers the implications for development and construction
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Comment‘Why?’ is the question we should be asking in 2025 – and here is the answer
By focusing on outcomes rather than procedures we can bring about the change the industry so deperately needs, says RLB’s Paul Beeston
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CommentLegal abroad: How Saudi Arabia’s revised arbitration rules will help mega-projects
The SCCA Rules 2023 will ensure a more transparent and internationally compliant legal process, smoothing the way on Saudi’s increasing mega-projects
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NewsHeatherwick increases dividend as profit at his firm nosedives
Heatherwick Studio founder took home £1.4m last year despite practice’s bottom line falling three-quarters
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CommentIn 2025 we will see the economic consequences of 2024’s political decisions
With a relatively stable government in place, a plan to build 1.5 million houses, investment in green energy and a new infrastructure fund, we may well be viewed as a better bet by those who deserted us post Brexit, says Richard Steer
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NewsFall in builders merchants’ sales starting to ease, BMF finds
Shallower declines could indicate a gradual return to growth, group adds
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NewsRayner backs M&S’s Oxford Street plan to demolish flagship store
Move means communities secretary has overturned predecessor Michael Gove’s decision to block proposal last summer
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NewsRayner asks regulator for ‘fundamental review’ of Approved Documents
Guidance on meeting regulations to be simplified
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FeaturesIs an oversupply of architects driving down fees?
A recent downturn in construction has left architecture practices competing for dwindling work. But do longer-term structural issues underlie this situation?
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NewsFormer boss of Wates Residential to return in regional role after collapse of business venture
Paul Nicholls named new London regional lead a year after firm which he left to set up went into liquidation
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NewsRamboll confirms Neil Sansbury as permanent UK and Ireland boss
Sansbury was handed role on interim basis in July
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NewsGovernment puts firms on notice for mammoth £80bn construction framework
Contract notice for seven-year deal to be published in January 2026
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NewsLondon office starts plunged by nearly half between April and September
Refurbishment projects in the capital also dived by 57% as spooked developers hold fire on schemes
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CommentStatutory adjudication - the 2024 survey results are in…
An annual survey shows referrals rising strongly, with inadequate contract administration the leading cause of disputes – and women still under-represented
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NewsBuilders merchants group to write to government expressing ‘grave concerns’ over inheritance tax changes
Trade body believes 20% tax hike could see SME merchants and suppliers scaling back their operations
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NewsBuilding products group Brickability upbeat for full year numbers
Firm’s renewable energy business doubles sales in first half
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NewsLabour warnings on public finances has crushed hopes of a post-election bounce, T&T Alinea says
Consultant said there had been “no material change in the market” since the summer despite hopes of a return of confidence