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L&G halts production at modular homes factory

Construction Enquirer

Legal & General is halting production at its modular homes factory in Yorkshire after the business racked-up losses of £174m since it was set-up seven years ago. As a start-up business with a significant fixed cost base, a strong and predictable site pipeline is required to make L&G Modular Homes a successful sustainable business.

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A Review of 2023’s Construction Highlights and What to Expect Next: A Summary

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In 2023, the construction industry saw significant developments, such as a downward trend in the commercial real estate market, a continued focus on sustainability, and the ongoing impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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BAM Nuttall settles Cambridge busway dispute

Construction Enquirer

The project was completed in 2011 at a cost of £152m but has been dogged by a series of legal rows. An initial legal dispute over cost overruns and late delivery of the project saw BAM Nuttall pay the county council £33m in an out-of-court settlement in 2013 to cover defects and extra work. ”

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Construction Law: October 2023

Construction Law

Lessons must obviously be learned for future procurements; but none of them are new. Legal terms explained Our latest Legal Terms Explained series article from Georgia Di Salle of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at Expert Evidence.

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Muse JV signs 1,000-home Bradford city village deal

Construction Enquirer

ECF is a strategic joint venture between regeneration specialist Muse, investor Legal & General and the government’s housing agency, Homes England. Bradford Council has signed a pre-development deal to work with The English Cities Fund to deliver a city village of 1,000 homes in the heart of the city centre.

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Keltbray wins £73m structures deal on Mace court job

Construction Enquirer

The £300m Salisbury Square Development will deliver a new, purpose-built 18-courtroom legal facility called the City of London Law Courts and a new City of London police headquarters. Therefore, where possible, we have developed a methodology to complete the works in the most sustainable manner.”

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B&K confirms £140m Leeds build to rent project

Construction Enquirer

The £140m project is being delivered by Glenbrook and backed by Legal & General following last month’s announcement of what is Leeds’ largest build-to-rent funding deal and the pair’s first venture together. Bowmer + Kirkland has been appointed to construct a 500-flat build to rent scheme at Whitehall Riverside in Leeds city centre.

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