Telford Homes 2015 final report

Owen Goodhead Comments on  Telford Homes plc 2015 final results. Owen Goodhead, managing director of specialist recruiters Randstad CPE comments: “Housebuilders are bearing up under a sea of adversity – battling on despite a growing skills shortage. For businesses like... View Article

UK construction industry walking the talent tightrope

Talent shortages, rather than increased demand, are behind the increase in bricklayers’ pay, according to One Way. An analysis by the construction and rail recruitment specialist found that a lack of available professionals was the major factor behind the huge... View Article

Richard Threllfall of KPMG comments on ONS construction figures

Richard Threllfall, Partner and Head of Infrastructure Building & Construction at KPMG comments on this morning’s ONS construction figures: “Apologies ONS, but I just don’t believe today’s output figures. They don’t ring true with what the industry is experiencing on the... View Article

SME house builders boosted by Section 106 ruling, says FMB

The Appeal Court’s decision to uphold a Government initiative to waive affordable housing requirements for small developments is a boost for SMEs and house building, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB,... View Article

Sophie Nguyen, Architect

Architect Sophie Nguyen is a one-woman powerhouse of ingenuity. Based in a west London studio, which she designed and built, she is the go-to architect for homeowners in need of clever ideas to extend their houses. She says: “Playing around... View Article

Is Osborne right on Brexit and property?

“With the UK’s EU referendum fast approaching, questions are inevitably circulating about how the build-up and outcome will impact upon property prices and the future of the UK and London market. Indeed, in a bid to sway voters, George Osborne... View Article