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CommentThe Procurement Act is here 鈥� what does it mean for the construction industry?
Colin Jones and Stewart Morrison explain what the new legislation means for the construction industry
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Features鈥榊ou鈥檙e operating in the grey space, making decisions with a lot of unknowns鈥�: Katy Dowding on two years at the top of Skanska UK
The firm鈥檚 president and CEO took the helm at a turbulent time for the country and for contractors. She tells Chloe McCulloch about her leadership style, her rejigged executive team and how industry and government can deliver more with less if they work聽together.
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CommentGet your clause into it 鈥� contractual responsibility for specific risks
Tony Bingham on a case concerning contractual responsibility for specific risks, and the attempts to locate that amid amendments
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Features探花精选 for growth: how can the sector make the most of investment in the Oxford-Cambridge arc?
Our 探花精选 the Future Think Tank regional roundtable last month focused on the opportunities presented by the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
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SponsoredNavigating building warranty insurance challenges for housing associations
With a rise in social housing construction, housing associations encounter unique challenges in securing reliable and affordable warranty insurance. As the demand for social housing grows, understanding these complexities and leveraging specialist advice becomes crucial for housing associations to navigate the evolving insurance landscape effectively and ensure ...
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FeaturesGen Zs and millennials: what they really want from employers in the built environment
A panel of younger professionals came to our Good Employer Guide Live event last month. Here they feed back on what they look for when applying for jobs and how employers can retain talent long term
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CommentA practical approach to reform: Labour鈥檚 sensible way forward for development consent orders
For all its rhetoric, the government鈥檚 changes set out in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill are far from revolutionary. Instead, they focus on streamlining the planning and approvals process within the existing regime, says聽Alex Dillistone
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News探花精选 expands partnership with international non-profit Climate Group to champion sustainability in the built environment
In its second year, the expanded partnership with Climate Group will also include a new category at this year鈥檚 探花精选 Awards聽
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CommentFast-track to the future with the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The proposed legislative shift will present both opportunities and challenges in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. The industry must understand 鈥� and embrace 鈥� the changes, says Lance Gudger of O鈥橞rien Contractors
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NewsGrenfell refurbishment companies sued for more than 拢360m by council
RBKC says firms involved in cladding the tower with dangerous materials should pay a share of its losses
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News鈥婱anchester approves four towers including UK鈥檚 tallest outside London
Salford contractor Domis to build Salboy and Simpson Haugh鈥檚 76-storey Viadux 2 tower
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NewsInvestors likely to be spooked by Trump tariffs in short term, London cost consultant Exigere warns
Consultant says risk-averse contractors in capital taking longer to sign on dotted for jobs
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FeaturesHow Everton built their new stadium in just five years (Manchester United take note)
The first test event to demonstrate that the stadium meets safety standards was held in February. A second one was held in March with the third and final event, which will feature a capacity crowd, will take place later this year before the season starts ...
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NewsBids in by end of month for next phase of Derwent鈥檚 Baker Street development
Three firms working up tenders for 拢150m deal at Marylebone site
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FeaturesTackling the challenges in 探花精选 Safety Act compliance
A recent roundtable, hosted in partnership with construction software company Procore, explored the challenges the 探花精选 Safety Act has created and the solutions industry needs to be compliant. Jordan Marshall reports
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On time, on budget: Spectacular new Everton stadium serves as a lesson for football clubs everywhere
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NewsLondon mayor calls in another student resi scheme
Archway plans, which include 27-storey tower, had been recommended for rejection