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London to see surge in new office starts in 2022The return to the office for many companies following the covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in office construction projections, especially in London. The capital is set to see a rise in office project starts over the...

What is the future of quantity surveying?Quantity surveyors have been around a lot longer than you might think, with quantity surveyors being employed during the restoration of London after the Great Fire in the 17th century. Over hundreds of years, the role of a QS...

UK Housebuilders hit back at government’s remediation levyHousebuilders have hit back at government plans to introduce a new levy to pay for improvements to buildings of more than 11m when the original developers can’t be traced. Housing Secretary Michael Gove...

Elemental Cost Plans: Everything You Need To Know  Cost planning is an important part of determining the feasibility of a construction project during its early stages. It can allow you to determine whether a proposed project is suitable for your time and budget...

Low-carbon changes to Building Regulations coming into effect in 2022As part of the government’s plans to help the country move toward net-zero carbon emissions, building standards in England are being changed.  New homes built from June this year will need to produce...

What is the difference between a quantity surveyor and a cost consultant?Ensuring the success of your construction project isn’t an easy job. There are a lot of moving parts to ensure work together, costs to manage and regulations to follow, all of which can cause...

New review launches “Gold Standard” recommendations for construction frameworksConstruction frameworks are designed to deliver a range of benefits for construction firms, developers and clients, including reduced transactional costs and continuous improvements within...

New London construction projects for 2022   The UK’s construction sector has seen a great year of growth following delays caused by Covid-19 and supplier delays. This growth and recovery look set to continue into 2022 as supplier delays are decreasing, which has...

Second wave of inflation could last into 2022 due to energy crisisThe construction industry could continue to face high levels of price inflation well into 2022. Arcadis has suggested that the continued fuel crisis is likely to result in the rise of construction costs...