The construction industry faces growing pressure as developers are urged to share employment cost increases.New budget measures are driving up the National Insurance contributions and National…
Persimmon, a leading house-builder, foresees a resurgence of build cost inflation impacting the construction sector.During 2022 and 2023, build cost inflation led to challenges with fixed-price…
This week saw significant movements in the UK’s construction sector, impacting government and private enterprise roles alike.Alex Norris takes over as the new building safety minister,…
A significant legal ruling has held both Persimmon and a self-employed carpenter accountable for an accident at a construction site.Ryan Jones, a carpenter, suffered a broken…
Amidst evolving market dynamics, TopHat has made a strategic decision to scale back its modular housing operations, impacting its workforce and future plans.The decision follows a…
Bouygues UK has been awarded the contract to construct a new secondary school in Wantage, Oxfordshire, marking a significant development in the region’s educational infrastructure.The new…
Persimmon, a leading housebuilder, has dismissed a significant investment and loan to modular builder TopHat, citing market challenges.The £25m write-off consists of a £700,000 investment and…
Legal & General’s decision to sell its house-building segment has sparked interest from major players.Persimmon is reportedly preparing a bid for Cala Homes, valued at £1…
