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Race to land £900m London towers job set to start this month
WEB3 days ago · The race to price one of the biggest construction contracts set to be let in London in the next few years is set to begin later this month with firms asked to send in expressions of interest for a huge towers scheme at Blackfriars. The job at 18 Blackfriars, which is expected to be at least £900m, will be let as a two-stage design and build ...
Top 150 Contractors and Housebuilders 2022: full table
WEBDec 13, 2022 · TOP 150 Contractors and Housebuilders. Weston Group. Methodology. This analysis refers to those companies identified by Hewes & Associates as the top 150 that have results available with a year end in 2021 or 2022 and for which contracting, housing and facilities management account for roughly 50% or more of turnover.
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WEBJul 28, 2024 · Matthew Robertson at Valouran. 26 September 2024. The property developer and placemaker’s founder and CFO on the firm’s successful first year, the need for planning reform and why he does his best work early in the morning. The views of Building magazine's leading experts on the state of the construction industry.
‘Systemic weaknesses’ drive up UK infrastructure costs by as much …
WEB3 days ago · New report comes as government announces creation of new body comnbining NIC with IPA “Systemic weaknesses” in the way the UK delivers major infrastructure projects drive up costs by as much as 25%, according to the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC). A new report by the government agency ...
Government focus on housing and infrastructure driving return to ...
WEB4 days ago · It also comes amid positive signals given by the government this week on the future of HS2’s Euston terminus, with transport secretary Louise Haigh suggesting the mothballed plan to extend the line into central London is on the verge of being revived.. AtkinsRealis is now forecasting tender prices to rise by 3% nationally for the next 12 months, up from 2.25% in 2024, as increased activity ...
The UK is setting the standard for energy-efficient homes - Building
WEBJan 3, 2024 · The latest update – according to the consultation paper published last month – reflects this, continuing to be a demanding and comprehensive standard that will shape our industry for years to come. But it also has its limitations. While it continues to set a high standard, particularly for new-builds, there are a few areas of the updated standard due to come into force in 2025 that give me ...
Cost model: Evaluating the construction cost impact of the …
WEBAug 19, 2024 · The UK’s Building Safety Act 2022 represents a significant shift in the design, construction and management of buildings. The legislation was in part a response to the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy, in which 72 people died in a fire in the high-rise tower block in west London. It seeks to ensure that the safety of future building occupants is ...