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Architects Prepared to Take Legal Action Against Developers to Recover Outstanding Fees, say Lawyers

15th March 2021

Architects are increasingly prepared to take legal action against developers in a bid to recover unpaid fees for work they have completed on projects, says Boodle Hatfield, the leading private wealth law firm. Coronavirus disruption

Developer Montreaux Targets National Expansion

13th March 2021

Following a period of robust growth over recent years, mixed-use developer Montreaux is poised for national expansion as it snaps up new land deals. Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly established itself as a

Residential Sector Propels Architects’ Confidence – RIBA Future Trends February 2021

12th March 2021

In February 2021 the RIBA Future Trends Workload Index increased by 14 points to +17, a level of confidence not seen from architects since early 2020. Nearly a third (32%) of practices expect workloads to grow in the next three months, up from 28% (in

NBS Announces the Launch of NBS Academy to Help Specifiers Upskill for a Digital Future

12th March 2021

NBS, the leading construction data platform, has announced its brand new NBS Academy – a new home for industry training courses and content for customers. The new training Academy is here to support the specifier’s

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Construction Sector Upbeat Over Short Term Prospects but Longer Term Challenges Remain

12th March 2021

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 85% of construction firms say they feel positive about their prospects for the year ahead, according to a new survey from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. While acknowledging the ongoing

Sellers put off Putting their Homes on the Market in Advance of the Budget

11th March 2021

RICS UK Residential Market Survey, February 2021 Sellers deterred from putting homes on market given current restrictions, with demand series also slightly negative Upward pressure on house prices shows no sign of easing Near term

Stafford Company Deep Soil Mixing uses Recycling on a Massive Scale at HS2 Site in the Midlands

11th March 2021

Stafford-based ground remediation contractor, Deep Soil Mixing used a sustainable soil mixing solution to geotechnically improve the ground at an HS2 site near Coleshill in Warwickshire. The work was undertaken to allow access of construction

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Second Wind for the Humber, Teesside and UK Energy Industry

11th March 2021

£95 million government investment for 2 new offshore wind ports to be constructed in the Humber region and Teesside, creating 6,000 new jobs. Two new ports on the Humber and on Teesside to build the

Balfour Beatty Announces 2020 Full Year results

10th March 2021

Record year end order book and net cash: capacity for enhanced returns. Underlying profit from operations (PFO) at £51 million (2019: £221 million), after decision to repay UK Job Retention Scheme Strong cash performance with

Work Commences on £9.2m Affordable Housing Scheme in Castleford

10th March 2021

The £9.2 million transformation of a brownfield site into high quality, affordable housing has begun in Castleford. Leeds Federated Housing Association (LFHA) and WDH are working with main contractor Esh Construction to deliver 82 new