Opinion

David Lukic is a planning and construction solicitor at Weightmans The construction sector operates in a very different environment now to the one that existed just a few years ago, with significant changes to construction law and the lasting economic hangover caused by the pandemic, rapid inflation and the impact…

David Glennon is group head of digital engineering at Mace Innovation in construction and consultancy is frequently linked to big machines, cleaner practices and new toys such as robotics, but there is a key concept that runs throughout all innovation in our sector: data. “Intentional data-gathering efforts are proving enduringly…

Amit Vadgama is a principal building surveyor at Pick Everard Outdated, dilapidated and in need of investment. These were the challenges lobbied at the government when it launched its Health Infrastructure Plan in October 2020. Since then, and through the weight of the pandemic, the construction industry has been tasked…

Katy Davis is a planning & development partner at Carter Jonas Last summer the government outlined its long-term plan for housing, which committed to "a new era of regeneration, inner-city densification and housing delivery across England" and launched its visions for growth in London, Leeds and Cambridge. The Spring Budget…

Howel Morris is land regeneration director at Rodgers Leask Brownfield and regeneration are now synonymous with one another, with conversation on the subject never far from the headlines. The government is currently working on a raft of policy changes to make the planning process easier for housebuilding purposes, eager to…

Connor Guinea is an associate at Brodies LLP On 17 April 2024 the JCT published the first of its new edition of standard contracts – JCT 2024 – starting with the Design and Build Contract (DB2024). New relevant events and optional relevant matters DB2024 has extended the list of relevant…

Sean Ripley is principal ecologist at Mace As we mark Earth Day today (22 April), it is timely to reflect on the significant environmental policy shifts that have been rolled out in England and will shape the future of conservation through mandated biodiversity growth. “This Earth Day, let us all…

Bill Barton is a director at Barton Legal There has been no shortage of excitement about the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) across the legal sector. Some have even foreseen a future where AI sits as a judge, at least in the more straightforward cases. Already, a number of…

Amos Simbo is founder and chief executive of BPIC Network BPIC Network is a built environment network and consultancy working with the industry to bring inclusion and social impact to life. Over the years, our journey as a network has shown the power of collaboration across the built environment, showcasing…

Reece Lake is head of business operations at property finance firm Atelier The UK’s housing shortfall urgently requires creative solutions. Offsite construction has long been held up as a way to address it, given its potential to construct schemes efficiently and at speed. However, if it is to play a…