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Coronavirus latest: Work in construction sector likely to continue HSE social distancing guidelines are being applied on outdoor sites, according to industry sources. There are no indications at present of outdoor construction sites closing down as a result of the...

Policy of building homes on flood plains to be reviewed We appreciate that no matter which sector you work in, the Coronavirus, and how we soften its impact swiftly and effectively to protect individuals and businesses has been the one topic dominating the headlines...

The impact of COVID-19 on the construction sectorAs international efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 dominate the headlines, every sector will be grappling with the likely short and long-term impact of the virus. For the construction sector, CECA (The Civil...

New build homes started increased by 24% in ScotlandToday, Advantage Structural Defects Insurance has been perusing the latest quarterly statistics on new housebuilding and affordable housing supply, which have recently been released by Scotland’s Chief Statistician....

A housebuilder is showcasing a new development designed for family members of all ages living under one roof At Advantage Structural Defects Insurance, we’re in the fortunate position of being approached by a broad range of different developers, housebuilders and...

National Intergenerational Week - How to create housing for intergenerational livingAt Advantage, we’re in the fortunate position of being approached by a broad range of different developers, housebuilders and social and affordable housing specialists when they need...

Councils call for additional funds to make homes more eco-friendly Given the increased focus on making new housing more eco-friendly, it’s little surprise that councils are also keen to retrofit existing properties to make them more energy efficient. Advantage read...

New research shows that every £1 spent on UK construction creates £2.92 of value After a busy start to the year, with a steady stream of enquiries about structural warranties, the team at Advantage weren’t even slightly surprised to read this week that the...

Hospice benefits from help from homebuilderGenerally, Advantage Structural Defects Warranty's team only hears from developers when structural warranties are needed (not that we’re complaining about this!) However, we do like to stay abreast of the charitable...