All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 44
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News‘World-leading’ net zero policy sees Wales cancel road building projects
All future road schemes will have to pass tough environmental tests
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NewsSubcontractors expecting six-figure losses as local firms count cost of Tolent implosion
Some staff blame demise on decision to sign up for ‘too big’ mixed-use scheme in Durham
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NewsLondon mayor mandates second staircases in blocks above 30m ‘with immediate effect’
All planning applications must include the fire safety measure before going to the Greater London Authority for stage 2 approval
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NewsFormer boss of Byrne’s concrete business joins facade firm
£70m turnover Techrete was set up nearly 40 years ago
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FeaturesBuilding the modern professional: an interview with CIOB chief Caroline Gumble
With the launch of the CIOB’s five-year plan, the chief executive discusses what makes a modern professional and the challenge of working with an ever-changing rotation of government ministers
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NewsOutput flatlines as new build growth offset by drop in repair and maintenance, says ONS
Infrastructure output remained resilient in December but saw major drop in new orders
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NewsMaterials sales forecast to suffer downturn this year
Builders Merchants Federation says government measures to fight recession could hit material producers
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NewsNew boss for Byrne’s concrete business
Incoming head replaces former chief who left late last year
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NewsPagabo puts firms on notice for £545m M&E framework
Four year deal to be open to all public sector bodies
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NewsISG ‘ready’ to restart gigafactory job as Aussie firm primed to buy Britishvolt
Recharge Industries named preferred bidder by administrators
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NewsTurner & Townsend acquires Alinea
Firm to be merged into consultant’s cost management team in the capital
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FeaturesWhat the second staircase rule would mean for high-rise blocks
Michael Gove announced plans just before Christmas for mandatory second staircases in towers over 30m. But what impact is this likely to have?
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NewsMorgan Sindall suing consultant for £10m over problems on Old Trafford cricket ground job
Dispute centres on allegations of defective steelwork carried out over a decade ago
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NewsLeeds firm lined up for £87m Manchester office
Office scheme to be latest addition to Bruntwood SciTech’s £750m Manchester development
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NewsConstruction apprenticeship uptake rises for first time in six years
Increase is also first since introduction of Apprenticeship Levy
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NewsWeekly labour rates break £1,000 barrier, reports payroll firm
Big infrastructure jobs and post-Brexit labour shortages push up pay packets
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CommentExpect an uptick in disputes this year as economy worsens
Tougher operating environment will drive a less collaborative approach, but there are strategies to minimise the risk of conflict
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NewsConstruction output to fall 4.7% this year, says CPA
Predicted drop in new build housing only partially offset by infrastructure growth
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NewsGove gives housebuilders six weeks to sign cladding contract or face development ban
Housing secretary admits building safety guidance pre-Grenfell was ‘faulty’ and ‘ambiguous’
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CommentSharing financial risk is the best way for the sector to weather the economic storm
With market uncertainty to contend with in the months ahead, collaborative partnership and risk-sharing must be the way forward for the sector, Matt Voyce of Quintain writes