Construction quality of new-build homes is a growing concern. Here CM asks Sue Redding of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute how consumers are protected by the Approved Code Scheme.

Contractor Design Portions (CDP) positively impact projects and are especially helpful the earlier they are brought in, according to a survey.

The construction industry needs to change its mindset if it wants to provide the quality assurance it aspires to, writes Nicola Markall FCIOB.