Oxford Street pedestrianisation chief vows to hold the line on design quality

The Architects’ Journal Oxford Street pedestrianisation chief vows to hold the line on design quality The chief executive of the Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC), who is overseeing the street’s pedestrianisation, has told the AJ about new roles for architects and why a change in local political control has not dampened his optimism The post Oxford Street pedestrianisation chief vows to hold the line on design quality appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Epoxy Flooring Cost per m2 UK: 2026 Price & Preparation Guide

The post Epoxy Flooring Cost per m2 UK: 2026 Price & Preparation Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. This section outlines the financial landscape for UK epoxy flooring, establishing a standard price range of £50–£120 per m2 for professional grade installs, scaling up to £150+ for bespoke decorative finishes. It addresses the 'cost of quality,' highlighting that while DIY kits are cheaper, professional pricing...

How to Choose the Right Construction Training Course: A Practical Guide

The post How to Choose the Right Construction Training Course: A Practical Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction is one of the few industries where the right qualification can take you from earning nothing to earning a genuinely good living in a matter of months rather than years. But that opportunity comes with a catch: the training market is enormous, uneven in quality, and full of courses that sound official without actually […]

Policy, funding and capability take stage at CIOB retrofit discussion

Industry leaders gathered at ARU Peterborough in April for Retrofit Reality Check, a discussion examining whether the UK’s current retrofit frameworks are enabling quality delivery – or adding further complexity to an already pressured sector.  The post Policy, funding and capability take stage at CIOB retrofit discussion appeared first on Construction Management.

Specifying Natural Stone for Kitchens, Splashbacks, and Feature Walls: A Builder’s Guide

The post Specifying Natural Stone for Kitchens, Splashbacks, and Feature Walls: A Builder’s Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Natural stone has long been the material of choice for residential projects where quality and lasting beauty are non-negotiable. For builders and contractors working on premium homes, few finishes deliver the same combination of visual impact, durability, and perceived value. Whether you are fitting out a kitchen, lining a splashback, or creating a statement wall […]

Collaboration and interdependency: exploring the relationship between designers and contractors

Cost overruns, late deliveries and legal disputes are common complaints of the construction industry that affect efficiency, productivity and financial returns and impact on wider economic growth and prosperity. Collaboration is regularly proposed as a mechanism to achieve improved working relationships, information exchange, quality, timing and to reduce conflicts, risks, and costs.

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

Construction Playbook for the Private Sector

Following publication of the updated Construction Playbook for central government procurement in October, the Construction Productivity Taskforce has now published a Construction Playbook for the private sector.

SRM - World Quality Week: Interview with Professor John Cole CBE, 11112022

On the occasion of World Quality Week, Professor Cole accepted to talk to Sir Robert McAlpine. In this interview, he addresses the role and responsibilities of tier one contractors to drive quality on site and what “doing the right thing” means for the industry. He also shares his key messages about quality and insights from the independent review he conducted at Sir Robert McAlpine.

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