LONGER THAN THE LONGEST UK MOTORWAY

By the time it’s finished, it’ll stretch further than the UK’s longest motorway and be one of the biggest infrastructure projects since the railway came to Norfolk. But you won’t even be able to see it.

 

Anglian Water is building hundreds of miles of pipeline from north Lincolnshire to Norfolk, and other parts of the east, to bolster supplies and help avoid droughts.

It will pipe 265m litres a day from Elsham, near the River Humber, to Norwich, Ipswich and Colchester, via Lincoln, Grantham, Peterborough, Downham Market and Bury St Edmund’s.

Anglian water has just been given planning permission for the 45-mile Downham to Bury stretch and expects to start work soon.

Parts of the route to the north and west have already been completed, while the entire network is expected to be finished by 2025.

The mammoth project, costing £500m, is part of  the water company’s Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP).

It looks 25 years ahead to make the region resilient to extreme weather challenges as a result of climate change.

The company says the need for the pipeline was highlighted by last summer’s drought.

Without taking any action, the east of England would face a water deficit of 30m litres – more than 4,000 Olympic swimming pools – a day by 2025. Another drought is already being predicted this summer.

Once complete, the new network of interconnecting pipelines will move water from wetter to drier areas of the eastern region to stave off water shortages for more than 4m customers.

The project is the biggest in Anglian Water’s 35-year history and one of the UK’s largest construction projects. Consumers will be footing the cost via their water bills.

Rob Slade, the firm’s head of strategic supply integration, said: “Last summer’s unprecedented heatwave highlighted the need for investment in this kind of work.

“Despite being declared in drought by the Environment Agency in August, we were one of just a handful of water companies to not need to impose a hosepipe ban, thanks to years of investment in projects like this, to protect the region’s public water supplies.

The east of England is one of the driest regions in the UK and has a rapidly growing population, which is why we’ve spent many years developing and implementing our plans to combat water shortages and increase resilience.

“Simply put, without the new water main grid, demand for water will outstrip supply and parts of the east of England could run out of water as soon as 2030. The importance of our work really cannot be underestimated.”

The company says it is committed to leaving “a long-lasting green and social legacy” along the route of the pipeline, which with its different branches will be longer than the 232-mile length of the M6, our longest motorway.

Sections of the 900mm pipe will be laid in open trenches, with burrowing techniques used where it crosses roads or railway lines to avoid disruption.

Once completed it will be buried at least a metre below ground level and the land it flows through will be restored to maintain its “recreational and environmental value”, completely concealing it.

Thousands of trees are expected to be planted and new areas of grassland created along the route, as well as special ‘commuter’ fences which help bats to navigate the countryside.

Anglian Water said it has also donated 2,000 books to primary schools along the pipeline route and donated life-saving defibrillators to communities.

Mr Slade added:

“Creating environmental and social prosperity for our region is at the heart of our business, so working to support local communities is just as important to us as keeping the taps running and protecting the environment.”

Source: Eastern Daily Press

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 ADSA Joins TAF

ADSA – the Automatic Door Suppliers Association – has become a member of TAF – the Trade Association Forum which is the leading representative body for professional trade associations across the UK.

 

The move is intended to help ADSA become more involved in ‘bigger picture’ issues through TAF’s links with UK Government and industry leaders.

Said ADSA MD Ken Price:

 

“We are keen to be at the forefront of issues that affect the UK and the wider construction industry. TAF’s involvement with Government will help open doors and enable the voice of the automatic door industry be better heard by key decision makers and policy setters.”

 

TAF was founded in 1997, having been instigated by the then President of the Board of Trade, Michael Heseltine. It currently has around 130 members representing a diverse range of industries from railway and transport to jewellers and hairdressing. It recently joined forces with the Institute of Association Leadership to develop a leadership programme and resources for trade associations.

Added Ken:

 

“There have been a number of critical reports and legislative changes which have affected the wider construction industry in recent times:  the Hackett Report which led to the Building Safety Act, three PAS competency frameworks for principal designers and specifiers, principal contractors, and building safety and management. Being part of TAF, with access to key resources, will allow us to be more proactive and in turn, pass on benefits to our members by harnessing best practice.

 

Emily Wallace, TAF CEO, said:

 

“We are delighted to welcome ADSA as a member of the Trade Association Forum.  As the ‘association of associations’, we provide support and networking opportunities to trade associations across the UK, many of which face similar challenges in terms of operational activities.

“Our range of services and activities are designed to assist strategic development and day-to-day running of organisations and our close work with UK Government, partners and sponsors, help our associations deliver real value for their members.”

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ADSA

 

 

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Inefficient Planning is Costing the UK Millions

The UK is missing over four million homes due to its ‘inefficient’ and ‘outdated’ planning laws, a think tank has calculated.

A new report from the Centre for Cities argues that the current case-by-case planning process based on the 1947 Town and Country Planning Act has encouraged an ‘unpredictable system’ that has slowed down housebuilding.

Entitled The Housebuilding Crisis, the think tank’s report highlights how these laws have seen UK housebuilding rates drop significantly below European averages over the last 70 years.

The report argues that the slow delivery of housing has created a backlog of at least 4.3 million homes that could have been built since the 1950s.

Even if the Government’s current target to build 300,000 homes a year is reached, the housing deficit would still take at least half a century to fill, according to Centre for Cities.

Tackling the problem sooner would require 442,000 homes per year over the next 25 years or 654,000 per year over the next decade in England alone.

The think tank proposes reforming the system from one where councils have a high level of discretion when it comes to what gets built, to one with a rules-based, flexible zoning process.

Centre for Cities chief executive Andrew Carter said:

 

‘This research shows that UK planning policy has held back the economy for nearly three quarters of a century, stifling growth and exacerbating a housing crisis that has blighted the country for decades.

‘Big problems require big solutions and if the Government is to clear its backlog of unbuilt homes, it must first deliver planning reform. Failure to do this will only continue to limit England’s housebuilding potential and prevent millions from getting on the property ladder.’

Source:   LocalGov

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TAXPAYER-FUNDED HEAT PUMP HANDOUT IS ‘IMMORAL’

BOILER UPGRADE SCHEME INQUIRY SLAMMED

‘Immoral’ taxpayer-funded heat pump handout for the middle classes must be scrapped and reducing bills prioritised

 

In response to the House of Lords Boiler Upgrade Scheme Inquiry, an energy industry expert is emphasising the need to scrap the scheme and focus on measures to bring energy bills down.

 

Mike Foster, CEO of the not-for-profit trade association the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), said:

 

“This report confirms just how far removed this committee is from the average member of the public. While we agree the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is failing, we want to see it scrapped, rather than see the recommendation of the committee to double-down on the flawed policy be supported.”

“Giving a £5,000 taxpayer handout to the well-off is immoral and simply cannot be justified when millions are living in fuel poverty and we all face a 20 per cent increase in our bills from April.”

“Exposing just how out of touch the committee are, they suggest removing government protections around insulation requirements as a way of increasing the take up of heat pumps, when this will only push up bills and create a backlash against this technology. Because the money is tied up in the scheme, it can’t be used to fund sensible measures like insulation that permanently reduce bills and carbon emissions. Insulation can also be targeted at the least well-off, making it a fairer policy too!”

“The committee is right to suggest there is a high level of misinformation around hydrogen – publishing highly misleading conclusions around hydrogen is a prime example of this. The Government’s plans for hydrogen-ready boilers are a no regrets option going forward, helping households decarbonise their homes with minimal disruption and crucially without the £13,000 upfront cost of a heat pump.”

“This sum may be pocket change to the committee members but to most British households, it is simply eye-watering; they can’t afford it with or without a £5,000 bung.”

 

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FUTURISTIC RED SEA RESORT

First overwater villa installed at The Red Sea’s Sheybarah Island Resort
 
Tailor-made solutions protect delicate marine environment.
 

Mammoet welcomed the start of 2023 with the delivery of the very first batch of modularly constructed villas for Red Sea Global’s Sheybarah Island Resort. A total of four villas were loaded-in at the Port of Hamriyah, in Sharjah, and were shipped to the island be installed at the site.

A new milestone was achieved with the installation of the first prefabricated, stainless steel overwater villa orb on its foundation.

For the installation, Mammoet used its 650t capacity Demag CC3800 crawler crane positioned on top of Mammoet’s modified barge, ALE 250. The shallow draft of the barge meant that there would be minimal disturbance to the sensitive marine environment of this unique and picturesque archipelago in the Red Sea.

At the construction jetty, the crane loaded and placed the first orb on the barge deck and sailed to the installation area. Once at the location, the barge was positioned using a hyper-accurate GPS system and the barge’s own winches, for precise alignment with the foundation. The barge was then stabilized using a retrofitted 300t spud jacking system provided by Combifloat – Mammoet’s partner for floating and self-elevating marine equipment suitable for nearshore operations. Safe and efficient lifting, lowering and (re)positioning of the barge was achieved through a locally controlled jacking mechanism and a 4-point mooring system.

The crane was raised to lift the orb into place – its superlift was replaced by a system designed specifically for the project where the back mast of the CC3800 is “tied back” to the barge. This gave the crane enough capacity to skillfully place the orb onto the foundation without requiring the additional mass of a superlift tray.

Robert van Tinteren, Lead Project Engineer for Mammoet commented: “Creative engineering at its best. It has been an exciting nine months building up to this point, but it never gets tedious to see the incredible things we at Mammoet can do when we put our minds to it!”

Mammoet was awarded the contract to transport and install all 73 villa pods back in May 2022. To support the shipment of the villas from the UAE to Saudi Arabia, Mammoet teamed up with P&O Maritime Logistics, a leading provider of critical logistics and marine solutions.

About the Sheybarah Island Resort
 
Sheybarah Island is located in the southeast of the archipelago on the Red Sea. The island is home to a highly diverse environment with mangroves, white sand dune beaches and some of the most beautiful and pristine coral reefs in the world hosting many species of fish and other marine animals.

The 73-key resort, designed by Dubai-based architectural firm Killa Design, comprises uniquely shaped overwater and beach villas, arrival, front of house and F&B buildings and other facilities. The approach to the façade design was to minimize visual impact of the architecture on the environment by employing a highly reflective polished stainless-steel cladding that reflects the natural surroundings: the ocean, the sky, sand dunes and the reef below.

The resort embraces the latest sustainable technologies in all elements of its design; an eco-friendly and sustainable design that not only preserves but enhances the biodiversity and the surrounding natural habitat, while offering a luxurious experience that will attract visitors from around the globe and elevating Saudi Arabia as a top tier marine eco-tourism destination.

The resort is a LEED Platinum off grid, zero energy, zero water development that widely promotes sustainable design in every aspect of its environment, to ultimately create a hospitality benchmark for regenerative developments. It is powered by a centralized solar farm and fresh water is supplied from a solar powered desalination plant. The recycling of waste material takes place on the island which minimizes the need to bring or remove materials from or to the island.

The Red Sea destination – the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism endeavors: a luxury destination created around one of the world’s hidden natural treasures. It is setting new standards in sustainable development, pioneering a new relationship between luxury tourism and the natural environment and will put Saudi Arabia on the international tourism map.

Offering a diverse array of seamless personalized experiences, The Red Sea will encourage visitors to explore the wonders and rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.

First guests will be welcomed to the destination this year, when three hotels open along with the first phase of the Red Sea International airport.

Upon completion in 2030, the destination will deliver up to 8,000 hotel rooms across 22 islands and six inland sites. The project is expected to play a significant role in driving the economic diversification of Saudi Arabia by attracting one million visitors every year, capped in line with sustainability considerations.

The Red Sea destination, part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, spans 28,000 square kilometers in the Kingdom and is expected to provide a significant boost to the country’s GDP upon completion, upwards of 22 billion riyals annually. The destination will also create 70,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs.

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Roofing Concerns in Council Buildings

A potentially dangerous building material linked to cases where school roofs have collapsed without warning may have been used in the construction of up to 15 council buildings in Edinburgh, it has emerged.

Concerns over Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) have resulted in an investigation by the city council who would not confirm if any of the buildings currently being surveyed are educational facilities.

The bubbly, lightweight concrete was commonly used in the construction of roofs and walls in the UK from the 1950s to 80s but is now believed to pose a “risk to life” after incidents of school ceilings caving in.

In a safety briefing notice issued last September, the Office of Government Property (OGP) said the material “is now life-expired and liable to collapse”.

It noted this “has already happened in two schools with little or no notice”.

A Freedom of Information request by the Local Democracy Reporting Service revealed that The City of Edinburgh Council has identified 15 buildings “that may have been constructed” using aerated concrete, also known as Siporex.

The council said it is “currently awaiting a quotation for an external consultant to undertake further intrusive surveys”.

It added it would not disclose which buildings are under investigation – which as well as schools could include community centres, libraries and council offices – until the surveys are complete.

Meanwhile West Lothian Council has agreed to spend £10 million to replace RAAC panels found in three of its primary schools. The worst affected, Livingston’s Knightsridge Primary, was shut with immediate effect in November with after an investigation uncovered extensive structural issues.

If a similarly sum is needed to fix walls and ceilings in local authority-owned buildings across Edinburgh this is likely to cause a headache for the council. This year’s budget for infrastructure investment is already facing a £134million cut, with plans to scale back new school buildings and retrofitting works to plug the gap.

School construction failures in the capital were previously exposed following the collapse of a wall at Oxgangs Primary in 2016, which led to the closure of 17 schools in the city amid significant concerns over building standards.

The potential dangers of Siporex have been flagged with local councils by the UK Government since 2018, after the roof of Singlewell Primary in Kent suddenly gave way. Luckily, no one was injured as the incident happened on a weekend.

The Standing Committee on Structural Safety (SCOSS), which first warned of the problem over 20 years ago, said the following year that ‘sight must not be lost of the fact that the collapse was sudden with very little noticeable warning’.

Furthermore, last summer leaked emails sent to Downing Street by senior officials at the Department for Education said many school buildings  posed a “risk to life” as a result of the RAAC crisis.

by Donald Turvill, Local Democracy Reporter.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) is a public service news agency. It is funded by the BBC, provided by the local news sector (in Edinburgh that is Reach plc (the publisher behind Edinburgh Live and The Daily Record) and used by many qualifying partners. Local Democracy Reporters cover news about top-tier local authorities and other public service organisations.

 

Source: Edinburgh Post

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Living Walls Enrich Urban Spaces

Delegates at this year’s Futurebuild exhibition are being encouraged to visit stand G24 to discover how Biotecture’s living wall systems can transform urban environments and enrich spaces inside and out.

This year’s Futurebuild is being held between 7 – 9 March 2023 at ExCel, London.

Biotecture is an innovative vertical green infrastructure company with a proven track record of successfully designing, installing, and maintaining living walls both in the UK and overseas. Recent projects include the living walls across the Canary Wharf estate, 20 Fenchurch Street in London and Wimbledon Court No.1.

Urban greenery provides many benefits from reduced air pollution to better wellbeing. When space is at a premium, both literally and financially, living walls are a space efficient solution for bringing more plants into urban areas.

A recent survey commissioned by Biotecture found that two thirds (66%) of people who live in urban environments want to see more botanical beauty where they live. And 78% say greenery improves their mental wellbeing.

Recognising that space in urban areas is limited, the majority (57%) would welcome more vertical greenery, such as living walls, to make up for the lack of ground level room in their city.

The Biotecture stand will be easy to find thanks to the largescale living walls which will be on display.

Biotecture’s BioPanelTM system is a patented modular hydroponic living wall that combines efficient water management with remote sensing technology. It is the UK’s leading green wall rainscreen cladding system.

The PlantBox system is a stackable, modular living wall that is ideal for ‘quick win’ urban realm improvements. It’s modular and stackable and only requires restraint fixings. Biotecture recently installed PlantBox living walls across the Canary Wharf estate and the scheme won a prestigious BALI Award.

Rounding up the reasons to visit stand G24 is the living wall industry’s new ‘External Cladding: Living Walls and Fire Safety Best Practice Guidance’ which Biotecture was closely involved in developing. The team will be available to discuss what is essential reading for anyone looking for clarity on the National Building Regulations in relation to living walls.

Richard Sabin, Managing director at Biotecture, said: “We are encouraging as many visitors as possible to our stand at Futurebuild. We welcome discussion with clients, architects and designers on how we can enrich their projects with green walls.”

He added: “We have a solution for all types of buildings; Our patented modular hydroponic system combines efficient water management with remote sensing technology, and our freestanding PlantBox system facilitates vertical greening in smaller commercial and residential locations.”

The Biotecture suite of urban greening products are made from recycled materials and enable the incorporation of nature into the built environment.

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The Number of Women in Construction must go Beyond KPI’s

Beth Holroyd on the importance

of female representation

Women may only make up 14% of the construction industry and only 21% of the IOSH membership. Beth Holroyd is determined to change the numbers.

When I joined the construction industry 12 years ago, I had absolutely no idea what I was signing up for. I’d always had an interest in the built environment, but I didn’t really know what an engineer (or health and safety professional) was, and I certainly hadn’t met anyone that was relatable or looked like me.

I soon realised that the construction industry was incredibly male-dominated. Again, it wasn’t something that I really knew prior to joining; I had attended a girl’s school beforehand so it would be safe to say my transition into the industry was a bit of a shock.

Championing health and safety

 

Originally, I never set out to do anything other than volunteer a couple of hours of my time to support the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) at a launch meeting for their technician apprenticeship back in 2011. At 17, I’d only just started my apprenticeship with Halcrow (now Jacobs) as a Transport Planning Technician and was thrilled to be asked to attend such an event. I had no idea at the time it would ultimately kick start my passion for championing construction and health and safety.

Here, I realised the importance of networking and began to work on my personal brand;  not only as an engineer, but as someone who champions alternative routes and diversity in the industry. I created a linkedin profile and started to connect.

A large proportion of promotional (speaking at business events and visiting schools/colleges)work for the industry has had a particular focus on women, According to a survey by Go Construct, it is estimated that 14% of the construction industry is made up of women. Many of those in the sector have faced (inappropriate) scrutiny, harassment, bullying and gender bias – myself included.

Despite these obstacles, there is a growing number of females choosing careers within construction and engineering industries. Using my LinkedIn profile, I posted about my day-to-day; some of the events I attended; and promoted conversations around topics important to me.

I made it my personal mission to use every opportunity I had, and if the opportunity didn’t arise – I’d make it. I pestered the Institution of Civil Engineers, Notgointouni, Skills Development Scotland, National Apprenticeship Service, Pearson (BTEC), among others. I realised as the only girl in my HNC class something needed to be done – How could I expect things to change if I wasn’t willing to put the time in myself?

I’ve since worked with all the companies above  – and many more, and have reached a point where companies are reaching out to me for advice and support.

Smart support

I attended several conferences in 2022, where the following question was asked repeatedly: How can we encourage a more diverse workforce?

I often see businesses set KPIs for the number of females they want to join their business, with little thought around how they’re going to support these individuals once they get there. It’s not about setting KPIs for the number of women within an organisation, it must go beyond than that. Women need to not only be encouraged into the industry, but feel supported while they’re there – for example, menopause assistance; sanitary bins on construction sites; feeling confident to speak out when things go wrong (psychological safety); suitable and comfortable PPE; childcare allowances.

We know that construction (and many other STEM careers) are male dominated and by placing females into those roles to meet a ‘target’ doesn’t solve the problem – I learnt recently of the ‘glass cliff phenomenon’. This is where women in leadership roles, such as executives or female political candidates, are much more likely to achieve leadership roles during a period of crisis or downturn (or to meet targets) because the risk of failure is at the highest – either because the area they have been asked to lead is in crisis or because they are not given the resources and support needed for success), which ultimately sets them up to fail resulting in allowing a male counterpart to come in to ‘fix’ the problem.

A cultural change

True diversity in organisations will take time and there’s no quick fix – it’s a cultural change, and one that will change as the industry evolves. So many of the women I’ve spoken to have ended up in the industry either by accident, or because they had a family member/friend already in the sector; not because they always wanted to be in health and safety when they were young.

Of course, I understand that aspirations will change – I think I wanted to be a ladybird at one point! – but having attended an all-girls high school I can safely say that careers in the construction industry were not actively promoted to young girls.

I spoke about this topic last year at an LCRIG conference, how we need to be getting into schools earlier than secondary school ages, by which point students have already determined what they like to do and what they don’t.

We as professionals need to make every effort to focus time and effort in promoting these conversations with children, young adults and schools. The only way to do this is by diminishing misconceptions around ‘gender specific’ roles and challenging outdated attitudes – and the only way to do this is by becoming an ambassador for the industry.

Inspirational

At the Safety and Health Expo last year, I saw the inspirational speaker Mandy Hickson, who said: “You can’t be what you can’t see”, and it’s a mantra that has stuck with me ever since.

Women may only make up 14% of the construction industry and only 21% of IOSH but my fellow females and male allies have a duty to those who are entering the industry to not only champion the roles of women, but to also ensure that those in the industry feel safe, welcome and valued. Use your social platforms; speak at events; head into schools and ultimately whenever and wherever you have the opportunity to promote the industry, then do it!

I know how important having representation is, and by being visible and sharing our stories and truths we can all work to inspire the next generation.

 

Source: Safety & Health Practitioner

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Ideal Heating Sponsors CIBSE Building Performance Award Category

Ideal Heating – Commercial Products is the proud sponsor of the Engineer of the Year Award

at this years Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)

Building Performance Awards.

 

The CIBSE Building Performance Awards recognise the people, products and projects that demonstrate engineering excellence in the built environment. They are the only industry awards that focus on actual, measured performance outcomes, and not just design intent or performance specifications.

 

There are over 20 categories featured in the Building Performance Awards, from those that recognise products and innovation, through to teams and projects, but only one that specifically recognises the impact of a single person: the Engineer of the Year award. This award rewards the contributions of practicing building services engineers in helping to create and maintain a sustainable built environment.

 

This is the fifth year in a row that Ideal Heating has sponsored the Engineer of the Year award. Richard Brown, Head of Specification Sales for Ideal Heating, explains why: “As a manufacturer dedicated to providing heating solutions that meet today’s requirements but with our sights fixed firmly on 2050 and a decarbonised future, we witness first-hand the impact that individuals can have in driving change in the built environment and delivering on quality. We are honoured to be sponsoring this award and we look forward to congratulating the winner, and all those shortlisted.”

 

The CIBSE Building Performance Awards are taking place on 1st March at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, hosted by comedian Angela Barnes.

 

 

CLICK HERE For more information on Ideal Heating – Commercial Products

 

 

 

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Local builders insuring against business failure hits new high

  • The number of applications from small builders for personal guarantee insurance more than doubled in 2022, up 135% on 2021
  • Average personal guarantee backed business loan rose to £174,101 in Q4 2022
  • Local builders are securing finance just to keep business ticking over

The number of local builders applying for personal guarantee insurance (PGI), to protect their personal assets should their business fail, hit a new high in 2022.

Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance, the U.K.’s first and only provider of personal guarantee insurance saw applications from local building firms up 135% in 2022 on 2021, as directors/owners took on new finance that put their personal assets at risk. Lenders will ask for a personal guarantee when there are not enough assets in the business to repay the loan if the business fails.

Underlining the increasing costs of running local building businesses, the average value of personal guarantee backed loans taken out by local builders rose to £174,101 in Q4 2022. This is up from £156,900 in Q4 2021 – an increase of over £17,000.

The main reason for local building firms taking new finance in 2022 was for working capital, to assist with the day to day running costs of the business.

 

Todd Davison, MD of Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance said: “Our findings uncover the personal risks many small builders have accepted in the past year to secure finance to keep their businesses from insolvency.

“Many builders in need of new finance not only find that there’s a poor choice of loan products, but when they are able to find the right loan, they have to take on a big chunk of risk themselves as security for the lender. This means if the firm fails, the lender could use the builder’s personal estate such as their home and savings to settle the debt. A rapidly growing number are therefore taking steps to protect their personal assets should their business become insolvent.

“Small builders are feeling the impact of inflation and economic uncertainty on all sides and we know a growing number of construction companies are in ‘critical financial distress’[i]. It therefore makes perfect sense that they are doing what they can to bring some certainty in very uncertain times. We would certainly urge any local builder that is considering new finance to fully investigate the pros and cons of signing a personal guarantee and consider insurance to mitigate the risk. Unlike other forms of insurance, a PGI policy includes free mentoring and advice if a business gets into financial distress, to help prevent failure.”

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