Construction
Residential construction starts ‘nosedive’
Latest data 'paints a decidedly gloomy picture,' says Glenigan.
Super-prime construction firm hires London operations director
Mark Hailey will be spearheading the delivery of Knowles’ projects in the capital.
RICS launches ‘pioneering’ best practice standards for residential retrofits
Fresh guidance aims to 'revolutionise retrofitting practices across the UK.'
Competition watchdog to investigate eight major housebuilders
'Housebuilding in Great Britain needs significant intervention so that enough good quality homes are delivered in the places that people need them,' says Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA.
Green light for ‘UK’s most sustainable neighbourhood’
'Visionary' project in East Sussex is being masterminded by two former Greenpeace directors.
Regional city centres see ‘remarkable’ change as resi developments drive construction activity
There's been a 'genuinely transformative' and 'remarkable' renaissance for urban living in regional cities in recent years, says Deloitte.
How successful retrofitting can remove the dilemma between ‘old & beautiful’ Vs ‘efficient & practical’
Dorcas George-Jones of top-end construction and design firm Castellum chats to colleagues Victoria Evans and Lee Boileau about the challenges and opportunities of the 'retrofit boom', including a particularly…
Heritage construction professionals invited to shape Historic England’s agenda
Researchers are looking for informed insights into the heritage building sector.
‘Charlatan’ builder sentenced for fraud in South Ken
'This action is a signal to all other fraudulent operators that we won't hesitate to take action,' says RBKC councillor Cem Kemahli.
In Pictures: Concord London completes ‘landmark’ Marylebone scheme
Delivering the first new city block in the neighbourhood in half a century took nine years of planning and construction.
Government unveils plan to boost use of timber in construction
Following the new 'timber roadmap' will help drive the UK construction sector whilst cutting emissions, say officials; but what does a top architect think?
Housebuilding numbers set to fall ‘significantly’ next year – Savills
Mapped: where house-building is falling short of new housing need