Construction
London Belgravia Brokers launches general construction insurance division
Broker hires Henry South from Marsh JLT Specialty as head of construction insurance.
The Pitfalls of Burrowing: On the dark art of negotiating non-negligence claims
HNW insurance specialist Dominic Cunningham explains why carrying out refurbishment and extension projects in Prime Central London can be a risky business, and what developers can do to safeguard themselves...
Developers stumping up cash to keep subcontractors afloat
Trend for providing financial assistance to ensure work can continue has become increasingly widespread during the Coronavirus crisis, reports Boodle Hatfield...
Liverpool Waters’ tallest waterfront tower tops out
Build-to-rent developer Moda Living has topped out the tallest waterfront building in Peel L&P's £5bn Liverpool Waters project.
Green Homes Grant: Key points & implications for property owners
Sarah Wales of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson gives a concise summary of the Green Homes Grant and its implications for homeowners and landlords.
Octagon reports surge in demand for high-end home improvements
Housebuilder’s ‘bespoke’ division, which takes on projects ranging from £1m and up, saw enquiries soar by 50% in July.
Construction firms warned of insurance hikes as pandemic ‘turbocharges’ premiums
The construction insurance market is growing ‘increasingly distressed’, says Mactavish
Interior designer in £1m spat over super-prime Notting Hill townhouse revamp
High society design & build firm Lucinda Sanford Ltd is embroiled in a high-stakes High Court legal dispute with aristocratic property owner Lord Russell over the £4m refurbishment of a super-prime home…
AI-driven construction management tool raises $16m
British/Israeli tech firm promises "to solve a challenge that for many seemed unconquerable", says investor.
Dukelease tops out £190m Fitzrovia scheme
Despite the Covid-related challenges facing the construction sector, the Assael-designed 101 Cleveland is on track complete next year as planned.
Development land values could be in for a ‘sharp rebound’
PCL, greenfield and urban brownfield development land values all fell in Q2, reports Knight Frank, but indicators point to a pick-up post-lockdown...
Place in Society: On loneliness & the role of real estate
The industry can learn many things from the last few months, writes Sara Bailey, including how buildings can help alleviate the problem of loneliness in our communities.