When a final account certificate is far from final

When a final account certificate is far from final The Scottish judge Lord Woolman gave a pithy statement: “Construction contracts contain three important regimes. One – interim certificates – cash flow during the course of the contract. The second – the final certificate – facilitates the early and conclusive resolution of all outstanding claims. The […]

The innovation opportunity

Innovation as a platform for growth Investment in innovation is not enough alone. For countries to prosper from great ideas, innovation needs to diffuse and be adopted. The UK has a long and distinguished history of world-leading innovation and new ideas, with a respected research base, thriving start-up sector, strong enabling environment, and active investor […]

What are the latest trends in modular construction?

What are the latest trends in modular construction? The south London borough of Croydon is a good example of the strides made in modular construction over the past couple of years. Standing 38 and 44 storeys tall, the two connected residential towers at 100a George Street, have set a world record for the world’s tallest modular […]

4 WAYS THE GOVERNMENT PLANS TO CRACK DOWN ON ROGUE LANDLORDS

4 WAYS THE GOVERNMENT PLANS TO CRACK DOWN ON ROGUE LANDLORDS Housing Secretary Michael Gove has announced new measures to crack down on rogue landlords, following the death of the two-year old Awaab Ishak due to hazardous mould in his social housing rental home. “Everyone deserves the right to live in a safe, decent home and this […]

Greener buildings: To retrofit or to demolish?

Greener buildings: To retrofit or to demolish? The climate emergency is indifferent to postcode. With the fate of the Marks and Spencer’s Building on Oxford Street hanging in the balance, it continues to generate huge media interest. Relatively recent buildings are routinely demolished, and the majority of the time no serious examination is given to […]

Technology Fast 50 – UK 2022

Technology Fast 50 – UK 2022 It’s been another challenging year, with the cost of living crisis, supply chain disruption and rising interest rates putting pressure on SMEs across the UK. Yet despite these pressures, the UK’s technology sector continues to show resilience and companies are finding impressive ways to overcome these challenges. This year […]

When a final account certificate is far from final

When a final account certificate is far from final A dispute about the final account on a Scottish school got murkier and murkier – not to mention ever costlier The Scottish judge Lord Woolman gave a pithy statement: “Construction contracts contain three important regimes. One – interim certificates – cash flow during the course of […]

First job losses emerge at major builder following mini-Budget debacle

First job losses emerge at major builder following mini-Budget debacle On day of autumn statement, build-to-rent specialist says it is set to axe 10% of staff Watkin Jones has become the first major firm to start making job losses in the wake of the market turmoil caused by the mini-Budget in September. Read More

Using tech to drive a more sustainable building industry

Using tech to drive a more sustainable building industry With organisations moving to reduce their environmental impacts in the wake of rapidly rising costs and increasing climate related events, technology holds the key. From initial design through to construction, technology can help the construction sector move away from its heavy contribution to carbon emissions by […]

Unicorn Employees Turned Founders: Where Are They Now?

Unicorn Employees Turned Founders: Where Are They Now? We’ve previously written about some of the UK’s top serial entrepreneurs, like Martin Frost (Co-Founder of CMR Surgical), Alex Chesterman (of Zoopla and Cazoo) and Stephen Fitzpatrick (OVO). But it’s not just unicorn founders that have such enviable CVs, as many ex-unicorn employees have set up new ventures […]