Three experts on the best ways to retrofit housing
Three experts on the best ways to retrofit housing Making the UK’s homes more sustainable will reduce carbon emissions and save money on energy bills. But some solutions, such as wall insulation, aren’t right for every building. Making older homes more energy efficient has become a hot-button issue in the UK, with climate-focused organisations such […]
Is the commercial property sector in recession?
Is the commercial property sector in recession? Downbeat forecasts from earlier in the year appear justified as the after-effects of COVID-19, the energy crisis and inflationary pressures all take their toll on confidence. The last RICS Global Commercial Property Monitor in July suggested that the sector was at the start of a downturn; the latest […]
An Introduction To Housing Disrepair Webinar
An Introduction To Housing Disrepair Webinar In this free webinar held on 5 September 2022, Nick Wright of Clerksroom gives an introduction to Housing Disrepair. He looks at the relevant law, the pre-action protocol, what to look for in a claim, issuing the claim and then subsequent enforcement. He also looks at S.11 of the […]
How to make money, support small business and beat big finance
How to make money, support small business and beat big finance 50% of the world’s GDP comes from Small Business. They’re not as sexy as tech startups. They’re not big enough for Private Equity. And they’re the biggest asset class the finance sector can’t get its grubby hands on. These are ‘real’ companies that create […]
Building announces the Building the Future Commission
Building announces the Building the Future Commission The year-long project – launching in January to mark our 180th anniversary – will examine radical ways to address construction’s challenges. Building is launching a 12-month project to find solutions to the construction industry’s underlying problems such as poor productivity levels, an ageing workforce and the need to spend […]
How intelligent operations and maintenance is unlocking new value for asset owners
How intelligent operations and maintenance is unlocking new value for asset owners Gareth Vest and Neil Walker explore the importance of a data-driven approach to O&M By 2025, the amount of data generated globally by IoT devices will reach 79.4 zettabytes (ZB) — that’s 79 trillion gigabytes. And nowhere is this data explosion creating more of a […]
Effective waterproofing systems play a vital role in increasing the performance of a building
Effective waterproofing systems play a vital role in increasing the performance of a building Modular construction aims to revolutionise the way we deliver buildings, while providing a route to speed up the construction industry’s drive towards achieving net zero carbon emissions. Modular technology can help this by replacing inefficient processes connected with the unpredictability of […]
Construction activity grows at fastest rate since spring despite plunging confidence
Construction activity grows at fastest rate since spring despite plunging confidence Warnings that next PMI survey will start to see impact of former prime minister’s mini-budget debacle Growth expectations among construction firms remains subdued, despite UK industry activity growing last month at its fastest pace since May. Optimism fell sharply to its lowest point in […]
Fintech Market Analysis Q3/2022 Trends – November 2022
Fintech Market Analysis Q3/2022 Trends – November 2022 With the recent changes in macroeconomic outlook, it’s no surprise we’ve seen an overall fall in investment volume in Q3 and whilst equity investment levels remain relatively healthy, we have noticed a shift towards more debt deals. Despite the uncertainty and increased scrutiny over valuations, there is […]
The UK’s Most Successful VC-Backed Exits
The UK’s Most Successful VC-Backed Exits VC-backed exits are an important component of the UK’s high-growth business landscape. Exit events give startup founders the opportunity to move on from a company, potentially to start a new venture or become angel investors, whilst providing liquidity to investors, which can then be reinvested into the early-stage ecosystem. While venture […]
