Cllr Ben Miskell, chair of Sheffield City Council’s transport, regeneration and climate policy team and Jason Sharp founding partner at Overford sat down with Place North’s Sally Gibson to discuss the regeneration taking place across Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region. Successful regeneration projects rely on more than vision...
The Middle East continues to experience rapid growth across transport, energy, cultural, and giga-project developments. With ambitious timelines and significant financial investment, the region remains one of the most active construction markets globally. However, the pace and complexity of delivery also mean the Middle Eastern sector continues to see a...
Talking about construction claims can be a bit of taboo. The word itself can conjure up thoughts of consultants trying with all their might to bump up the contract price, claiming for anything and everything they might (or might not) have entitlement to. But claims shouldn’t be avoided, they are...
What is an Employer’s Agent (EA)? An Employer’s Agent (EA) acts as the employer’s representative in a construction project. Their main responsibility is to manage contracts and oversee progress, whilst ensuring the employer’s interest are protected throughout the project. Typically, the role exists on design & build contracts and differs...
Another brilliant regeneration project with our friends at The Investment Room is drawing to a close. Portsmouth Mill in Todmorden is a former textile & cotton mill which had fallen into disrepair after its closure some years ago. The site sits on the edge of the Yorkshire market town in...
The Building Safety Act 2022 is one of the most significant reforms to construction law in recent years. Its purpose is to raise standards in the design, construction and management of buildings. In turn the objective is to ensure greater safety across the built environment. What Has Happened in 2025?...
