Finance & Legislation

Regulations to prevent the misuse of drones


New consultation launched by central government to tackle drones misuse.

The heat is on and the spotlight is on construction


Construction workers account for 44% of the estimated 48 'vocational' skin cancer deaths per year.

What the Hackitt report means for contractors


The Hackitt report contains recommendations that will impact the way buildings are designed, built, managed and regulated.

RIBA responds to NPPF


RIBA has welcomed the government’s newly revised National Planning Policy Framework.

New planning policy revealed


Revised planning policy will lead to better quality, well-designed homes, to be built where they are needed.

SMEs: building the future


Small and medium-sized enterprises are a vital ingredient to help drive better performance from our construction industry.

Scottish construction collateral warranties: timeless, or on borrowed time? 


Third party rights in Scotland have potential, but will collateral warranties ever really be on borrowed time?

Spotting the signs of modern slavery


The UK construction sector is a high risk industry for labour exploitation.

Lessons from Carillion: reform of retentions at last?


Jonathan Hyndman discusses the need for reform in retentions payments in the industry.

Brexodus exacerbates skills crisis


The latest analysis shows that the loss of EU workers will exacerbate the skills crisis.