Author Archives: CN Contributor

Alex Delin is a construction partner at law firm Irwin Mitchell A recent decision from the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in VMA Services Ltd v Project One London Ltd [2025] EWHC 1815 offers a timely reminder to contractors about the importance of payment notices and the jurisdiction conferred on…

Will Hunnam is managing director of Forza Doors The construction industry is undergoing its most significant environmental transformation in decades.  “For teams managing thousands of products, EPDs make identifying low-carbon options faster and more reliable” As regulatory pressure and client demand for low-carbon buildings rise, embodied carbon is expected to…

Caroline Roodhouse is a writer, speaker and communications consultant specialising in suicide prevention, postvention and compassionate workplace culture. She is the author of the best-selling book, Daddy Blackbird: the true story of a family surviving and thriving after loss by suicide It’s World Suicide Prevention Day today (10 September), an…

Steve Willis is a manager at SunDemolition Mental health is one of the biggest hidden challenges in construction and demolition, especially for men. Blokes often leave home at 5am, spend all day knee-deep in high-pressure work, then come back through the door at 7pm or 8pm. They're expected to be…

Daniel Singh is a director at Clancy Consulting The government’s announcement that it plans to build up to 40,000 homes on surplus railway land is a bold, welcome move. Platform4, a new government-backed development company, is championing local regeneration in areas including Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Cambridge. Across the UK,…

Catrice Gayer and James Doe are partners at law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer The outcome of a construction dispute often turns on expert evidence. It follows that finding and selecting the right expert has become one of the most important decisions parties can make in a dispute. And as…

Will Cavendish is a global digital services leader at consultancy Arup Spending on artificial intelligence development is setting records, and new AI models are being released almost daily. These are powerful tools – but are they the tools we need? “Governments, take note: if we want to meet climate targets…

Jonathan Parker is development director at framework provider Pagabo  This year’s fiscal events and ongoing policy updates highlight that the government is pushing for the progression of development, which is a welcome move. However, issues surrounding regeneration and how to effectively deliver on development goals remain hot topics – and…

Emma Bowles is a tax partner at accountancy and advisory firm JS In the construction industry, where succession planning and long-term continuity can often be difficult to achieve, employee-ownership trusts (EOTs) have emerged as a potential alternative to traditional exit strategies. While EOTs offer significant tax and legacy benefits, construction…

36 per cent decline in detailed planning approvals compared to the previous year 39 per cent decrease in main contract awards compared to the previous year 17 per cent decrease in project starts compared to the previous year. Project starts suffered a slump against the previous quarter and a year…