More news – Page 2841
-
NewsSustainability TV: Successful schools in shades of green
A look at two of London's best new teaching institutions
-
Comment
Tender price squeeze is likely to threaten construction firms
The latest projections from the cost service BCIS point to further reductions in tender price over the next two years despite expected rises in input prices.The latest figures show a fall of 1.2% in the first quarter of this year, followed by no growth in the second quarter, while costs ...
-
Comment
Spend big, yes, but spend wisely on construction Mr Darling
Just over a week ago I had lunch with three economists, all with more than a passing interest in construction. Oddly, perhaps, for a group of economist there seemed to be a consensus, well at least on one topic.If construction is heading for recession then the Government is wise to ...
-
Comment
Darling's bid might steer construction away from a nasty recession
Less than a fortnight ago I wondered whether we might see a return to Keynesian-style cash injections to buoy the real economy and more specifically construction. I recall other similar comments in the media.Now it seems from stories in the FT and the Telegraph that this thought may become reality. ...
-
NewsThe Orchard wins green 'Oscar'
Belfast scheme with “very good” BREEAM rating picks up RICS Sustainability Award
-
NewsThe land that took the bite out of the credit crunch
The head of Canada's affordable housing lobby group tells us why the country has escaped the worst of the housing downturn and about a pot of gold which could solve the country's housing repair problems
-
NewsCode for Sustainable Homes is flawed, claims GHA
Water wastage will continue as the Code drives developers to install impractical fittings
-
NewsCouncil creates grand designs to inspire locals
Bradford council renovates two homes and teaches residents how to improve their own
-
NewsWill buyer loans help housebuilders?
Housebuilders and lenders tell us what they think of the government's loan scheme to help first time buyers
-
News
Berkeley takes couple to court over Portsmouth flat
Housebuilder sues buyers who allegedly failed to complete on £450k property
-
NewsAlan Sugar's firm sues surveyor for alleged negligence
Amsprop City Properties seeks damages of £300k after buying property with 'Regent Street disease'
-
NewsHousing agency chair hits out at government inaction
The government must help housebuilding now by buying up development land, says Robert Napier
-
CommentPPC2000 upgrade: Our new three piece suite
The partnering forms known as PPC, SPC and TPC have just been upgraded to take advantage of lessons learned in the eight years since their launch. Here’s how
-
NewsQS firms to axe hundreds of staff in bid to save cash
UK’s biggest quantity surveyors plan to cut staff as drop in private sector work causes fees to plunge
-
NewsBellway fears death of HBOS will muzzle mortgage lending
Britain’s third biggest housebuilder worries housing slump will continue as profit plummets 85%
-
CommentLet’s work together
Sir Michael Latham The business and enterprise select committee’s proposal for a chief construction offer has been taken up. Now we need to push for integrated teams
-
CommentThe state is back
It is three years since the National Federation of Builders began highlighting the woeful service its members receive from utilities companies.
-
NewsHSE will not prosecute over Liverpool crane death
Investigation concludes that there is insufficient evidence to bring action over January 2007 accident
-
NewsHousebuilding shares drop dramatically
Despite gains in the market overall, housebuilders' shares this morning saw significant drops of 10-11%
-
NewsWomen under-represented in construction, reveals guide
Female employees can make up as little as 10% of total staff and are unlikely to gain equity