Finance & Legislation

Creative Ideas for Mitigating Unpredictable Costs


It will come as no surprise to anyone in the construction industry that we have a real issue with unpredictable costs

Three Steps SMEs Can Take to Manage Supply Chain Disruption


Tim Boag from Aldermore bank, writes about how UK SMEs can mitigate supply chain disruption post pandemic.

Homegrown Timber Initiative Secures Funding


A team of experts who have been exploring the mainstream use of homegrown timber within the construction sector has secured funding

Can You Rely on Force Majeure in the Absence of a HGV Driver?


Womble Bond Dickinson partners Lucy Pringle and Jonny Gribben write about if you can rely on a force majeure in the absence of HGV drivers.  

GRAHAM Secures Place on £20bn Framework


Homes England has selected GRAHAM Construction as one of its 66 preferred partners on its new Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

£8.6bn for Affordable Homes


Thousands of people who want to get onto the housing ladder are to receive help thanks to funding that will be allocated across the country.

John Flint Appointed as Infrastructure Bank CE


The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has appointed John Flint as the first permanent Chief Executive of the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB).

Record High for August House Prices


House prices hit a record high in August 2021, but the pace of annual growth still continues to be slow according to the latest HPI figures.

Financial Viability Takes Centre Stage


The financial viability of property development is playing an increasingly important role in the planning and plan-making process.

Aligning Green Agenda with Economic Recovery


Paul Ruddick is Chairman at Reds10 writes about how the green agenda must be aligned with the UK's economic recovery.