Opportunity and risk ‘moving in parallel’ for UK construction, says Mace Consult

Consultant holds tender price forecasts unchanged

7 things to know before booking a Christmas party venue in Reading, Berkshire – 2026 Guide

The post 7 things to know before booking a Christmas party venue in Reading, Berkshire – 2026 Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. TL;DR The best way to book a Christmas party venue in Reading in 2026 is to start with Christmas Venue, our Best Overall Christmas Party Booking Venue, then check dates, budget and transport before paying a deposit. It lists 30 venues within 15 miles of Reading. Construction firms face extra planning points that office teams […]

Fix the Lighting on the Drawing, Not After First Fix

The post Fix the Lighting on the Drawing, Not After First Fix appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A dining room that only works at one brightness is usually a first-fix problem, not a furniture problem. The central point went in because the reflected ceiling plan had a dot in the middle. Nobody asked what the wall, the table, and the evening were supposed to do. UK Construction Blog’s own piece on layering […]

How to Find a Reliable Local Plumber in Croydon

The post How to Find a Reliable Local Plumber in Croydon appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Finding a plumber should be easy. You type ‘plumber near me’ into Google, and within seconds, you’ve got more options than you know what to do with. But somehow, every single one of them claims to be fast and fully qualified. And you won’t find out whether that’s true until the work begins. So, before […]

Hotel Washbasins Through the Design Stages: What Architects Should Settle and When

The post Hotel Washbasins Through the Design Stages: What Architects Should Settle and When appeared first on UK Construction Blog. On a hotel construction project, the washbasin is rarely chosen in a single meeting. Its size is fixed at concept stage, its tap and waste positions at technical design, its colour at sample approval and its spare stock at procurement. When any of these decisions is taken late or by the wrong person, the result is usually […]

Arcadis - Market View Autumn 2022, Energy Sapping

Arcadis' report on the UK construction market with forecasts on material price inflation and Tender Price Indices

Modern methods of construction (MMC): An insurer’s perspective - Published by Lexology

In the first instalment of our MMC series, we looked at the insurability of MMC. To illustrate some of the challenges of insuring MMC, and the differences in perception between insurers and other stakeholders, we conducted a Q&A with Andy Kane, an underwriter representing QBE, a key insurer underwriting UK construction business.

Are more acquisitions / mergers likely in the UK Construction sector, after the news articles about Kier and Tilbury Douglas?