More news – Page 306
-
News
In pictures: AL_A unveils ‘woodland oasis’ Maggie’s centre
Design inspired by the nearby New Forest
-
News
Expect details on competency framework in coming months, industry lead on topic says
Graham Watts says the statutory guidance and tools will support industry initiatives
-
Comment
Let’s not overlook what is good in the Building Safety Bill
Campaigners for leaserholders will understandably try to amend the bill but even so it represents a complete overhaul of the regulatory regime for buildings
-
Features
Peter Baker: meet the man who must ensure no repeat of Grenfell
As the Building Safety Bill is announced, we republish our interview with the new chief inspector of buildings who is overseeing the new building safety regulator
-
Comment
Essential law: Liquidated damages, part four
Continuing our series on the basics of construction law, Chris Hadnutt considers whether liquidated damages clauses survive termination of contract
-
News
Fears raised over £1bn cost to industry of new building safety system
Cost of regulation could affect scheme viability as impact assessment shows burden on industry in first three years
-
News
Output growth hits 1997 high but materials and labour worries cloud industry optimism
Warning over pressure on costs and margins as booming housebuilding and commercial markets fan increase in workloads
-
News
Building Safety Bill is ‘industry’s opportunity to embrace far-reaching change’
Legislation plans regulator for buildings over 18m, new homes ombudsman and tougher regulatory framework for construction products
-
News
Focus on office schemes outside of London, economist warns commercial specialists
Changing working habits could see greater opportunities in the regions, according to Glenigan forecast
-
News
Keltbray appoints new rail boss to replace Barhale-bound incumbent
Former Network Rail director Neil Thompson replacing Martin Brown who heads off to civils specialist this autumn
-
News
Splashing out on new IT systems for home working keeps Eric Parry in the black
Architect sees turnover and staff numbers swell
-
News
Earls Court developer brings in Goldman Sachs exec and former Cabe director to bolster leadership
Andy Chorley to start next month after Sarah Gaventa began this week
-
-
News
Red chalks up major West End refurbishment job
Contractor overhauling building at junction of New Bond Street and Oxford Street
-
Comment
Innovate with care: lessons to be learnt from collapse of Katerra
MMC firms are expanding in the UK but the US construction unicorn Katerra has just gone bust. So what does this tell us about the shape of construction innovation, asks Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
-
News
Tory MP says Building Safety Bill a ‘sticking plaster’
Stephen McPartland accuses the government of lacking the will to fix cladding scandal
-
News
Homeowners to be given more time to pursue shoddy firms under Building Safety Bill proposals
Long-awaited legislation published today
-
Comment
Navigating the steel crisis: contractual considerations
How can contractors mitigate the impact of materials shortages?
-
News
Wates eyes new sectors as firm splits construction into four regions and targets £1bn turnover
Rejig to chase more work in growing science, technology and healthcare markets
-
News
Government not consulting industry on timber safety, says ministerial advisor
Structural Timber Assocation boss warns decisions are being made based on ’emotion and politics’