More news – Page 435
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NewsStruggling NMCN revises 2020 losses upwards a second time
Civils specialist now expects to end up £22m in red
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NewsEverton’s £500m stadium gets planning go-ahead
Planners voted unanimously in favour of Laing O’Rourke scheme this morning
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NewsCertifications group proposes random testing of construction products already on market
Shake-up outlined in new BBA consultation on safety standards
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NewsMMC slow to take off despite worries over materials and labour, RLB report finds
Consultant’s annual survey of procurement trends also reveals use of BIM only creeping up at tender stage
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NewsArconic manager warned firm to sell safer cladding ‘as a matter of urgency’ two years before Grenfell fire
But firm continued selling Reynobond PE panels in the UK until a week after 2017 blaze
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NewsAecom adds to board of directors
Moves follow departures of chief executive and finance boss last year
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NewsGreen skills gap threatening net zero targets, construction leaders warn
John Morgan and Andy Mitchell among those calling for government intervention
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NewsIn pictures: Another Crossrail station set for spring handover
Paddington scheme built by Costain and Skanska and designed by Weston Williamson
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FeaturesIn Business: Scape’s boss sees a strong pipeline of public sector work
Mark Robinson on next week’s budget, cladding remediation, frameworks under scrutiny and why his London office is moving
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CommentWhat does the VAT reverse charge mean for you?
The domestic reverse charge comes into effect on 1 March – here’s what you need to do
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NewsLendlease brings in construction boss to plug gap at development arm
Peter Leonard swaps divisions as group unveils one third drop in profit at half year results
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FeaturesTax relief: the Structures and Buildings Allowance
The Structures and Buildings Allowance extends tax relief from plant and machinery to cover other parts of a non-residential building or structure but it can be hard to adminster
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NewsMHCLG confirms plans to set up West Midlands HQ
Housing secretary says Wolverhampton move will put decision-makers closer to regional voices
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NewsConsultant keeping tabs on Crossrail budget ‘concerned’ job will have to ask for more money
Jacobs warns cost of completing £18.6bn railway is currently exceeding available funding
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NewsLockdown delays force Vistry to put back results by a week
Accountant needs more time to sign off numbers
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NewsChurch of England calls for cross-party housing strategy
Report suggests using church land for affordable housing, while calling on government to improve quality and sustainability of existing homes
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NewsHSE asks industry for views on principal designer role
Hackitt report said position should be requirement of all high-risk projects
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NewsKier and Costain among winners on £800m TfL road framework
Deal to boost walking and cycling schemes in capital
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CommentEssential law: Liquidated damages, part two
Continuing our series on the basics of construction law, Andrew Keeley looks at the consequences of a liquidated damages clause being unenforceable