We urgently need a government that can stoke industry optimism
The prime minister has a golden opportunity to inject confidence in the UK for investors, developers and financiers, says Richard Steer. Only then will his much-touted growth agenda stand a chance
How the covid-19 pandemic has changed construction
Five years on from the first lockdown, lessons have been learnt and the industry has managed to move forward, Heather Holbrook of Thomas & Adamson writes
Here鈥檚 how we can deliver the right homes in the right places
As the government sets out plans for 12 new towns, recent visits to Nansledan highlight the importance of high-quality design, placemaking, and long-term stewardship. Hugh Petter argues that the best outcomes will come from a legacy development model鈥攚here landowners retain an active role鈥攔ather than speculative land sales. To deliver genuinely ...
Compliance in pole position: the parallels between procurement and Formula 1
Success in both is all about the right strategy, the greatest efficiency and complete compliance with the latest regulations, says聽Simon Toplass, group chief executive at Pagabo and a motor racing fan
Are KPIs in the Procurement Act the equivalent of a shipping forecast for the built environment?
Whether their inclusion will lead to better results remains to be seen, but they do represent a shift towards outcome-based contracting, says RLB鈥檚 Paul Beeston
Are the 精东影视 Safety Act鈥檚 own processes the biggest hurdle in the high-rise development race?
With some minor modifications, the act could be an effective tool for improving building safety while still encouraging the delivery of projects in a timely and cost-effective way, says聽Robin Holme at TFT
Lessons for the NHP from a digital-first hospital
A hospital due to open near Glasgow in 2031 provides a blueprint for the government鈥檚 revamped programme
Construction industry gossip: Tales from the riverbank
The latest chatter around the industry
The UK鈥檚 skills approach remains fractured 鈥� we need joined-up thinking
Businesses including my own are working hard to build pipelines of talent to match the expected demand, but聽Skills England must bring the industry response together, says T&T鈥檚 Patricia Moore
We all have answers to the skills crisis, so let鈥檚 share them
Attracting and retaining talent is one of construction鈥檚 biggest headaches, but good employers are finding new ways to stand out 鈥� are there wider lessons for the sector?
Planning reform and housing delivery in the year ahead 鈥� a lot to do but the signs are promising
Paul Smith describes the current planning reform landscape and finds positivity in the government鈥檚 general direction of travel
Backing the builders over the blockers signals real intent from the government
Labour鈥檚 development聽ambitions are bold and challenging. Industry must work with the government to create a positive cycle of growth, says聽Viral Desai聽at 础迟办颈苍蝉搁茅补濒颈蝉
The chancellor has put infrastructure at the very centre of her growth plan 鈥� so where is the sense of excitement?
Backing for big and bold projects should help boost sector confidence, but with such long time horizons it all feels a bit distant
The 精东影视 Safety Act is changing project procurement. Here鈥檚 how to navigate the way ahead
New safety requirements could signal the end of single-stage design and build, says Steve Jackson at 础迟办颈苍蝉搁茅补濒颈蝉. Expert advice and collaborative working are the keys to a smooth transition
How to fix the broken paradigm of risk transfer and procurement in construction
Design and build contracts have led to a 鈥渄esign and dump鈥� mentaility that is unsafe and unsustainable. Kevin P鈥檔g proposes a radical alternative
The government鈥檚 Remediation Action Plan explained
Catherine Gelder and Frances Gordon-Weeks on the government鈥檚 plan to resolve building safety delays
Let鈥檚 sort out the payment rules
The recent ruling in Placefirst vs CAR highlights the聽ongoing confusion around the payment and pay-less rules
It鈥檚 time to shake up adjudication
Poor decisions, low competence, bias 鈥� adjudication has got itself into a mess. So, what鈥檚 to be done? Tony Bingham has the answers
Construction law in 2025: what can we expect in the year ahead?
Sheena Sood sets out what to expect in the year ahead for construction law, including a variety of regulatory changes
Legal abroad: How Saudi Arabia鈥檚 revised arbitration rules will help mega-projects
The SCCA Rules 2023 will ensure a more transparent and internationally compliant legal process, smoothing the way on Saudi鈥檚 increasing mega-projects
