All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles
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NewsNew RIBA president urges architects to meet AI challenge ‘head on’
WW+P co-founder Chris Williamson starts presidential role today
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CommentBeware what you promise on WhatsApp – it could be a binding contract
Informal messages can form a binding contract even without formal documentation
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CommentIs maintenance spending going to be enough to overcome the social infrastructure backlog?
The government’s commitment to repair and maintenance is certainly encouraging, but Karl Horton of the Building Cost Information Service believes additional funding is likely to be needed
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CommentWhen is an interim account not an interim account?
An employer attempted to argue that an interim application for payment on account wasn’t detailed enough, but the High Court disagreed
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CommentBricks, bots and building back better: Why the UK must embrace circular construction
We still demolish too much and recycle too little. An urgent shift in mindset is required, writes Richard Steer
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FeaturesProcurement update: new approaches to large London projects
Can innovative new procurement systems improve the UK’s patchy record in delivering major commercial projects on time and budget, as global uncertainties raise risks?
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NewsVinci returns to black but problem jobs cut into group’s profit
UK arm of French engineering giant made pre-tax profit of £64m last year following loss in 2023
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NewsNuclear industry needs ‘radical reset’ to drive down costs, government taskforce warns
Report blames ‘outdated’ planning and regulatory barries for preventing more schemes from getting off the ground
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FeaturesSlowly does it: where is this elusive growth for construction?
Economic recovery is proving much slower than construction businesses had hoped but some experts point to signs the long term outlook will improve, eventually …
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CommentUnpacking the Building Safety Regulator reforms that aim to unlock high-rise delays
What operational changes are being made to help the Building Safety Regulator tackle the excessive gateway approval waits on high-rise residential schemes?
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CommentA year of change signalled national ambition, now we must think local to deliver success
Devolving greater power, trust and transparency to local authorities is not just a matter of administrative convenience, it is vital for effective public good, says Mark Robinson
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FeaturesHow will government amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill impact development?
Plans to water down environmental protections have been tweaked in an effort to stem another backbench Labour revolt. Two lawyers on either side of the debate give their views on the implications for development as the bill works its way through Parliament
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CommentA good start but there’s a lot more work to do: road testing the national infrastructure pipeline
Effective management of expectations is a key element of a successful product launch. Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis believes NISTA has set itself a massive task with the introduction of the new pipeline
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CommentWhy procurement reform has taken decades – and why now is different
Calls for change are nothing new in our industry, but now we really do have the tools and the need to make it happen, says RLB’s Paul Beeston
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CommentWhy an appeal ruling on negligence offers reassurance to valuers
The Court of Appeal has confirmed the two-step test for liability for negligent valuation, in a ruling on Bratt vs Jones
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SponsoredUnpacking the ongoing impact of the Building Safety Act on housing and construction in the Midlands
A Building the Future Think Tank roundtable addressed how housebuilding and construction in the Midlands are meeting the challenges of the Building Safety Act
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CommentNo one wants to be a fat, dumb client. This is how we avoid it
It is time to create a national capital projects delivery unit to ensure we really learn lessons and avoid wasting time and money over and over again, writes Beth West
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SponsoredBuilding a safer future: proactive solutions for the Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act is forcing a fundamental shift in how buildings are designed, delivered and managed. And the key to managing this is clear according to the experts - industry-led solutions powered by digital tools, clearer communication and a culture of collaboration.
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CommentGrenfell revealed the dangers of a siloed industry. We must rethink design and construction education as a result
Our industry is full of specialists who tend to be siloed in their thinking. A new qualification at the University of Leeds aims to produce graduates with a broader range of skills
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NewsInfrastructure investment planning held back by lack of credible pipeline, says PAC
Parliamentary committee makes recommendations at end of inquiry into use of private finance