We are proud to announce that our father and son team David and Dale Hayward are the recipients of the prestigious Peter Wilson Award 2022. They have been given this…
Digital Construction Week (DCW) This month, Europe’s leading technology and innovation event for the built environment returns. The must-attend event takes place over two days in ExCel London on the…
The Building Safety Bill was granted Royal Assent on 28th April 2022. This means that whilst it may not deliver what everyone wants, it is a step in the right…
Are you a site supervisor or senior building tradesman looking to progress your career? Retraining to become a Clerk of Works or building inspector may be the next step. John…
Biodiversity Net Gain and Property Development In a bid to combat the climate crisis and restore nature within the built environment, property developers will soon be required to improve biodiversity.…
Positive News for Procurement. According to the latest PMI from IHS Markit-CIPS UK, 30% less construction companies are experiencing supplier delays. This is in comparison with the peak of 77%…
COP26 and Commercial Property Since the beginning of the pandemic the commercial property sector has had to adapt much of how it operates. In addition to transforming buildings to be…
Implementation of EV chargers into all new builds.
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, the UK want to set themselves ahead of the rest. The UK’s transport minister describes it as a ‘race’, and, thus,…
Is the Zonal System to be Scrapped? Back in August 2020, Boris Johnston announced the biggest reform to the UK’s planning system since World War 2. The White Paper was…
Why is there a Shortage of Materials? In recent months the shortage of materials has become a widespread issue across the construction industry. Many trades have been affected by the…
Modern Methods of Construction Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has long been considered the answer to many issues faced by the construction industry. MMC is a way of achieving more…
Pride in Business 2021 The month of June marks a month of LGBTQ+ Pride across the UK. As this month ends, it is important to continuously understand the issues faced…
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from the 10th – 16th May 2021. Lockdown and social distancing measures have been easing over the past few months. We have highlighted in our…
We’ve seen a massive shift in leadership and management styles in the last 12 months. Alongside the technological advances of the last decade, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced businesses to…
‘Hybrid-working’ - A mix of office-based work and working from home/a different location to the office. At the beginning of the pandemic many companies were unprepared and needed to react…
John Burke Associates takes pride in providing a personal, but professional service. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulates all work we carry out for our clients. RICS is…
The past 12 months has seen a rapid rise in people working from home. According to the Office of National Statistics, as many as 46.6% of those in employment worked…
Whilst this time of year is joyous for many, for some it is the worst season for mental wellbeing. A recent survey carried out by Toolstation shows the devastating effects…
Here at John Burke Associates we believe any company is driven by a strong leadership. A motivating leader inspires higher levels of employee engagement, in addition to promoting productivity. Therefore,…
This year has presented surveyors with some of the biggest challenges in land, property, infrastructure, and construction. As RICS professionals, we look to our regulator to provide support during such…
Coronavirus Act 2020 – Update for Commercial Landlords
Earlier this year, Parliament introduced a list of extensive protections for commercial tenants to mitigate the economic fallout of Covid-19. The deadline for such protections was initially set for 30th…
Automatic Planning Permission for Schools, Homes, Shops & Hospitals Further to our last month’s blog “Boris says BUILD, BUILD, BUILD!” this month’s announcement brings more hope for Britain’s regeneration. Housing…
This was the message from our Prime Minister. At the end of last month, Boris Johnson announced the most progressive reforms to the planning process since WW2. This is a…
Welcome new Fire Safety Measures for high-rise blocks
John Burke Associates join our regulating bodies in welcoming the Government Response: Sprinklers and Other Fire Safety Measures in New High-Rise Blocks of Flats. Which confirms a reduction in the…
During these ambiguous times, businesses across the UK and Europe are facing extraordinary challenges. The COVID-19 crisis has been a formidable force on our usual way of life, both personally…
February marks the first month of Britain’s post-Brexit transition period, thus the beginning of much uncertainty across the country. Whether you perceive the British resignation from the EU to be…
The construction industry continues to be perceived by both its clients and the general public as fragmented, disorganised and unprofessional. Litigation, arbitration, and continuing building failure reinforce this view. In…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from John Burke Associates.
We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from John Burke Associates. Instead of sending Christmas cards this year we have donated to…
There are serious concerns about the construction industry’s contribution to the world's pollution. With estimates of its responsibility being around 4% more air, water, and noise pollution than any other…
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2019, we wanted to focus this blog on mental illness in the construction industry. This is a growing concern as one of the biggest…
Workplace Gagging – Know Your SA from Your NDA – Part 2
Following on from last month’s blog discussing NDA’s in business, we wanted to look at Settlement Agreements. As the two are sometimes confused, we aim to explain what they are…
Workplace Gagging – Know Your SA from Your NDA – Part 1
With all the recent talk of NDAs in the media, there has been confusion and controversy surrounding such agreements. Often getting confused with a Settlement Agreement (SA) which are usually…
When recruiting into your business, at any level, you look for the most suitable candidate, naturally. Those with a skillset that fits your requirements, experience in a similar role, correct…
Last month John Burke Associates attended ICWCI Building on Quality Awards 2019. Our Clerk of Works Jon Tucker was awarded the prestigious Peter Wilson Memorial Trophy. Jon was nominated for…
Employer’s Agent As an employer’s agent John Burke Associates understand the ongoing pressure of trying to keep a good balance. Success is that word we all strive to achieve in…
Project Management Services MIPIM 2019 Last month, two of our Directors, Stephen Burke and Darryl Pounds, visited Cannes for the world’s leading property market event, MIPIM 2019. MIPIM provides a…
Why is Employee recognition so important? Project Management & Employers Agent Services March 1st marks National Employee Appreciation Day in America and Canada. As we offer project management & employers…
The Psychology of Architecture Chartered Building Consultants Blog We are a skilled practice of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Building Consultants. As such we have given a commitment to providing a forward-thinking…
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