LPA urges next London mayor to ease planning constraints

The organisation has said London needs to “jump-start the economy” to assert itself as a world-leading destination for investment.

MP claims councils lack funding to fight unwanted developments at appeal

Matt Western, MP for Warwick & Leamington, told the House of Commons ”funding cuts” were skewing planning in favour of developers.

Vectorworks, Inc. strengthens AI capabilities with Veras Partnership

EvolveLAB has joined the Vectorworks Partner Network, delivering an additional AI visualisation resource to designers. The post Vectorworks, Inc. strengthens AI capabilities with Veras Partnership appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Gove approves controversial Cambridge North scheme on appeal

Brookgate appealed for the scheme’s approval last year after the planning authority failed to decide on the application.

Construction technology strategy is key to making the UK a global tech powerhouse

If the UK wants to be serious about becoming a global tech powerhouse, it must place a construction technology strategy at the heart of innovation efforts, argues Haman Manak, procurement director at Stanmore. The post Construction technology strategy is key to making the UK a global tech powerhouse appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

RICS - WBEF - Risk management and accountability in complex construction projects 23052023

A construction project, no matter what size, involves risks. Risk management is more effective when it identifies and manages risks from the earliest project stages to minimise likelihoods and impacts. It should be applied throughout the project cycle. Where appropriate, a risk-management strategy should be developed and included as part of a risk execution plan. A panel of experts focus on practical considerations they consider, best practices & how accountability should be effectively managed

Savills - Re-imagining Retail - How Retail is being repositioned and repurposed for the future - Issue 1, Autumn 2019

Savills' publication considers the broad issues of retail repurposing. To provide insights into this market Savills have compiled case studies and thought leadership from a large number of key stakeholders, including developers, landlords, planners, local government and industry bodies, as well as Savills own industry experts

World Economic Forum - The Future of Real Estate, Episode 2 - The Housing Market, 25102022

House prices faced by homebuyers remain unsustainably high all over the world and the shortage of supply is only worsening. Jonathan Reckford, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity, looks at the reasons for this crisis and what can be done in the coming 24 months to try and address this challenge

YFTB - Case Studies - for 100% Joint Venture Funding

YFTB - Case Studies - for 100% Joint Venture Funding

Norman Foster Foundation - 'Future of Cities' - Ricky Burdett, 23112021

In this virtual dialogue on urban equity and sustainability, Norman Foster sits down with Ricky Burdett, director of LSE Cities and chief advisor for the 2012 London Olympics, on the importance of connecting cultural, political and economic aspects of cities along with the design of buildings and infrastructure.

Are there any Developers on this platform that are interested to profit from Planning Gain/Land Promotion?

Please see below a link to a questionnaire regarding strategic planning in the construction industry

How can I ensure that short range programme dates for my sections / packages are met on a project?

What project benefits arise from line of balance planning rather than progressed Gant charts?

In what ways do you think your organization can benefit from an efficiency manager?

GVE Commercial Solutions

GVE Commercial Solutions Limited, along with GVE Commercial Solutions (Building) Limited are a collaboration of construction and contract consultant companies collectively known as GVE Commercial Solutions. We deliver commercial and contractual support throughout contract lifespans together with a range of QS services to tier 1 contractors and specialist subcontractors in construction and civil engineering. GVE Commercial Solutions provides services to clients in the building, rail and road, piling, marine, ports and waterways, steel, and energy and utilities sectors. We provide: • Quantity surveying • Commercial management and contract administration • Programming/planning • Expert contract advice • Dispute resolution • NEC and JCT contractual training

Aphex

The fastest way for construction teams to plan together. Aphex is the first multiplayer scheduling software for construction delivery teams.

MBM Consulting Ltd

MBM Consulting is committed to improving your company. We use our contractual and commercial expertise to help companies identify areas of real or potential risk and devise effective and creative solutions that lead to improvements to bottom line trading performance. Specialising in dispute resolution, claims preparation, planning / scheduling and commercial services, MBM has helped many of the world’s leading companies operating in construction, civil engineering and other related industries. These include major contractors, client organisations, sub-contractors, consultancies, public bodies, developers, legal firms etc.

Chronos Consult Ltd

At Chronos Consult we strive to deliver excellence in all aspects of project scheduling. Our mission is to provide the highest quality service to our clients, achieved by our client focussed approach, our commitment to the project and by drawing on our extensive experience and expertise.