The Crown Estate sets out ambitious £5bn investment programme

Over the next decade, the estate plans to invest in the science and innovation sectors, offshore wind supply chain capacity and new housing. The post The Crown Estate sets out ambitious £5bn investment programme appeared first on Property Week.

The Last Job on a Commercial Car Park is The One That Gets Rushed, and Part S Raised the Stakes

The post The Last Job on a Commercial Car Park is The One That Gets Rushed, and Part S Raised the Stakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Ask anyone who has run a commercial build and you will hear the same complaint. By the time the job reaches the car park, the budget is tight, the programme has slipped, and everyone just wants the keys handed over. So the surfacing and the markings, which are the very last things to happen on […]

Next wave of school rebuild projects to be selected later this year

A minister has promised that the next wave of 250 school rebuilds will be announced before the end of the year. Josh MacAlister, parliamentary under-secretary of state for education, made the disclosure to parliament this week. The government launched the school rebuilding programme over five… The post Next wave of school rebuild projects to be selected later this year appeared first on Construction News.

The Shard releases 20,000 sq ft of workspace after refurb

Knight Frank and Newmark are marketing the 10th-floor space, which was refurbished in the first phase of an enhancement programme at the landmark London tower. The post The Shard releases 20,000 sq ft of workspace after refurb appeared first on Property Week.

IPAF Course Guide 2026: Costs, Categories & PAL Cards

The post IPAF Course Guide 2026: Costs, Categories & PAL Cards appeared first on UK Construction Blog. An IPAF course is an accredited training programme designed to satisfy the UK Work at Height Regulations 2005 by certifying operators to safely use Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). Beyond basic operation, the curriculum covers legal responsibilities, emergency recovery plans, and pre-use inspections....

NEC 4 and the Unaccepted Programme

A guidance note published by DGA covering the commonly encountered problem where there is no 'Accepted Programme' under NEC 4 contract terms. Note in particular the useful practice recommendations towards the end of the article.

The Future of Building: Modern Methods of Construction

A Gardiner & Theobald led White Paper published Q1 2023 covering what you need to know about Modern Methods of Construction

CN - Finally, a playbook to reverse low productivity, 022023

This article in Construction News advocates the guidance and use of 'The private section construction playbook' (a copy of which is attached below). The recommended approaches in preparing and managing our projects to achieve imporved productivity are highlighted

Metroun - NEC vs FIDIC, Similarities and Differences, 13042022

Two of the most commonly used international construction contracts are NEC and FIDIC. In this video Metroun compare the two using a report conducted by the NEC; “A comparison of NEC and FIDIC"

Metroun - What Is Critical Path Analysis, 09032022

This video explains what Critical Path Analysis is, what steps you should take to produce a CPA diagram and also the advantages and disadvantages of the project management technique

For major rail upgrade projects, what is the best way to assess whether early contractor involvement genuinely reduces long-term programme risk?

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What is the best approach to ensuring that coordination between the design and trades is planned in advance rather than when it is programme critical?

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

How are the benefits of Prefabrication translated into tangible and declared value, in terms of cost and programme?

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