All Housing articles – Page 96
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FeaturesCarillion: A cautionary tale
The UK’s second-biggest contractor has posted some pretty alarming figures recently, from its £695m debt to its £845m writedown. But how did it get into this state, how can it get out again, and what does it mean for the wider industry?
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FeaturesDUP: Done deal?
With the Conservatives and DUP agreeing increased funding for the region, and a sizeable chunk of it going to infrastructure projects, Northern Ireland looked to be the big winner from June’s election. But does ongoing political turmoil put much of this construction work at risk?
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NewsIndustry backs goverment plans to stoke up PRS sector
Private rental sector is expected to grow to £70bn by 2022
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NewsMiller Homes bought by private equity group for £655m
New owner attracted by housebuilder’s regional footprint and robust finances
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FeaturesHousing Project of the Year shortlist
A Victorian chapel, rooftop houses, and a playground in the sky are just some of the innovations that feature in this year’s Building Awards housing shortlist, showcasing the country’s best residential projects
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NewsLiverpool Chinatown developer to cease trading
Directors of North Point Global say brand “damaged beyond salvage”
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NewsHCA picks 70 firms for £8bn housing delivery panel
Legal General and Interserve are new names on the framework, Laing O’Rourke back in favour
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FeaturesTop 150 contractors: Whatever the weather
This year’s contractors and housebuilders Top 150 shows the sector enjoying reasonably benign market conditions but remaining fearful of the uncertainties of Brexit and volatile domestic politics
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: Shifting momentum
Activity on site has slowed compared with the first quarter, while the election result has provided no assistance
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NewsArcadis says UK firms losing billions because of housing crisis
New research from the consultant reports that every new home built could contribute £53,000 to the country’s businesses
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NewsGovernment aims to stamp out leasehold 'abuses'
Plans would end ground rent hikes and protect buyers from legal loopholes
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NewsLegal row hits £200m Liverpool Chinatown development
Local authority says developer CDC owes £950,000 in missed staged payments
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NewsBattersea Power Station warns of massive cost overruns
Head of development firm refuses to rule out costs doubling to £1.5bn as project problems mount
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FeaturesBattersea: ‘The toughest project in the world'
Battersea Power Station’s redevelopment has not had an easy time of it lately, with profit margins plummeting and costs soaring. The development company behind the scheme speaks exclusively to Building about the scale of the problems
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NewsHousing associations agree to merge
Notting Hill Housing and Genesis will have a combined tunrover of £700m per year
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CommentGrenfell review must be considered and fearless
Politicians and professionals must be responsible and forensic in seeking the truth
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FeaturesSpencer McCarthy: All in the family
Churchill boss Spencer McCarthy explains why his business model works and why the firm – one of the UK’s biggest providers of private housing for the elderly – will be sticking with traditional designs for its homes
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NewsHigh rise plan means Southwark Tube demolition
Historic England turns down listing bid as TfL prepares residential planning application
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NewsTally of tower blocks failing fire tests rises to 224
Communities secretary Sajid Javid planning further testing for cladding