All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 57
-
NewsLandsec snaps up majority stake in Media City
Developer buys L&G’s share and half of Peel’s two days after announcing £190m U&I takeover
-
NewsNHS launches £1.6bn consultancy framework
Firms have until 13 December to bid for four-year deal
-
NewsRICS fees to be reviewed as part of wider shake-up, new chief executive confirms
Richard Collins made pledge in response to Building’s open letter to institution highlighting members’ concerns
-
NewsRICS names senior Whitehall civil servant as new audit committee chair
Mike Driver’s CV includes stints at the Treasury and Ministry of Justice
-
NewsMore than nine out of 10 construction firms want mandatory carbon calculations on projects
Survey finds overwhelming majority of industry firms think whole life carbon calculations should decide whether or not schemes get planning approval
-
CommentBe prepared for new rules on compulsory electric vehicle charging
All new-build homes and offices with parking spaces will soon be required to have electric vehicle charging points. Neil Gosling examines the implications
-
CommentClearer contracts can cut disputes
With materials shortages driving a wave of new delay disputes, the industry needs to take a more open approach to contract drafting, says Bill Barton
-
NewsAnnual BEIS capital spending to be £5.6bn higher by the end of this parliament
Budget documents reveal spending increases across government departments including health, transport and education
-
NewsLendlease to appoint new finance chief
Tom Mackellar heading back to Australia as Europe division rejigs top team
-
NewsSunak announces business rates relief for property improvements
Policy was one highlight of budget and autumn spending review otherwise light on new construction spending
-
-
NewsBudget and autumn spending review: What can construction expect?
Expectations for big spending pledges set low as Sunak seeks to bring down deficit
-
NewsSunak to announce more than £1.5bn for cultural and sports projects
Funding to help build or upgrade up to 8,000 sports pitches in trailed pledges ahead of Wednesday’s spending review
-
NewsCPA downgrades output growth forecast by nearly a quarter for 2022
Autumn forecast blames ongoing supply issues as rising energy prices add to industry’s woes
-
NewsIndustry warned of ‘imminent risk’ of steel production shutdown amid critical magnesium shortage
Europe set to run out of magnesium by the end of next month as China shuts down production due to rising energy costs
-
NewsCLC announces panel for key COP26 conference event
Keltbray and Travis Perkins chiefs to lead debate on how industry can reach net zero
-
CommentLabour’s alternative planning proposals
A potentially influential private member’s bill sets out four key changes to planning law, writes Katherine Evans
-
NewsFall in average earnings for skilled construction labour in several regions
Pay in the West Midlands fell by nearly 5% in September following 6.2% rise in August
-
-
CommentWe need to keep a closer eye on prices
Better tracking and forecasting will help us ride the materials cost rodeo. But don’t forget that prices are just one factor in project success