All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 21
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NewsDLUHC says it is working on ‘managed transition’ to new building control regime amid crisis fears
But government does not confirm backing for six-month postponement of deadline amid mounting concern about a collapse in building control services
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NewsBuilding control chief warns of chaos to council services if competence rules are enforced from April
LABC boss tells government new rules requiring inspectors to be registered and certified should be postponed for six months
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NewsConstruction output down as UK falls into recession
Infrastructure lobby says fall in new work is consequence of cuts
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NewsRevenue and profit up at BAM UK despite hit to construction business
Supply chain issues and cost overruns on a large job saw subsidiary fall into red
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NewsHigh Speed Rail Group appoints former HS1 boss as chair
Dyan Perry takes over newly created role
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FeaturesHelp us shape the next generation of construction professionals
Becoming a Go Construct STEM Ambassador opens the doors of our industry to young people
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FeaturesNot just a buzz word: The critical role of cross-party collaboration
The construction industry is facing an abundance of changes to rules and regulations – early engagement and supply chain collaboration is the only way to navigate these changes, writes Nigel Morrey, technical director at Siniat
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CommentOur politicians must build the foundations for carbon reduction
All political parties should make a manifesto commitment to move to reduce embodied carbon emissions in construction within two years of starting government, Will Arnold writes
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NewsContractors put finishing touches to bids for £4bn Tata battery factory in Somerset
Tenders go in this month with a winner due this spring
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NewsAecom director swaps New York for London to head up Introba’s UK business
New recruit started on Monday
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NewsBarratt and Redrow profits down on day merger between pair announced
Interim results show decline in performance for both housebuilders
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FeaturesBuilding The Future Commmission: Attracting, engaging and retaining the next generation
After a year of consultation and careful consideration, the Building the Future Commission has published its final report. In this chapter, Ben Flatman considers the challenges facing construction in its quest to employ the brightest and best
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NewsScheme to turn London brewery into £1.5bn mixed-use job approved for third time after second staircase changes
Controversial Richmond plan hoping for GLA sign-off after council gives approval despite lack of affordable housing
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CommentAdjudication: how did it all get so complicated?
Tony Bingham looks at an ordinary adjudication of mind-bending complexity and wonders how this haas become the new norm
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FeaturesBuilding the Future Commission: Planning to solve the housing crisis
Last week the Building the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Joey Gardiner considers how we might change a dysfunctional system and hit the target of building 300,000 new homes a year
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NewsBritish Museum after contractor for £33m energy centre
Firms have until beginning of March to bid
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CommentWhy investing in digital awareness and skills of employees is crucial
Now more than ever, businesses need to invest in the digital awareness and skills of their staff as much as in the technology they introduce, writes Maria Hudson of Zutec
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NewsSecond staircase disruption strikes Telford Homes scheme
Five of the proposed towers had to be redesigned after the Ilford scheme was originally given the go-ahead in 2022
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FeaturesWhat the Future Homes Standard means for net zero
Proposed 2025 energy regulations focus on PV and services rather than building fabric to reduce emissions. Will this be enough to help meet the UK’s 2050 target?














