The Property and Construction industry and built environment has always been of immense importance to the London economy and critical to London’s attractiveness as a global city ripe for investment.
If you’re an LCCI member in the Property and Construction industry, you will benefit from a range of targeted business development services, events and gain direct access to senior decision makers from the UK’s business and political communities.
Property and construction continues to be a key priority area for LCCI. Over the years our policy campaigns have focused on critical issues to support the growth and regeneration of the property and construction sector and built environment in London. Successes include: highlighting the critical skills shortage in the construction industry, championing the vital role played by small and medium size developers in London’s challenge to build more homes, emphasising the need for a vibrant end to end supply chain and calling for prompt payment on behalf of the SME supply chain as well as the need for affordable homes for essential workers.
In response to the Government’s call for evidence on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which is currently passing through Parliament, LCCI has prepared the attached submission outlining our recommendations on how the Bill can be enhanced to deliver a more efficient, predictable, and business-responsive planning system.
Architectural achievements in the UK capital feature in a shortlist of six in this year’s Royal institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize. The Elizabeth Line, the National Portrait Gallery, Chowdhury Walk social housing, and the King’s Cross redevelopment have made the grade. Discover more in the latest issue of London Business Matters.
Since key amendments were made to UK GAAP by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) on 27 March 2024, property companies are set to face significant changes in how they report their financial information. The proposed changes will come into effect on or after 1 January 2026. Read Connected, Liveable London Programme Partners Menzies's article on what FRED 82 means for property development companies.
The inaugural meeting of LCCI's Property and Construction Forum took place on Wednesday 10 July at Mishcon de Reya LLP, hosted by the forum's Chair, Susan Freeman, Partner at Mishcon de Reya and host of the Propertyshe podcast.
On Tuesday 25 June, LCCI hosted our Property and Construction Summer Reception at the luxurious No 4 Hamilton Place. Joined by 100 senior professionals and representatives from our Programme Partners, Liz Henderson, Head of Membership and Events at LCCI, announced the launch of our new Property and Construction Forum, an exciting inititive to bring together key industry figures, with Susan Freeman, Mishcon de Reya, as Chair.
To stay globally competitive, the UK needs to keep pace with scientific investment and property development, as well as prepare for the impact of AI on the real estate sector. Tes Adamou, Chief Executive of EEDN, shares his views following a visit to the global real estate forum MIPIM 2024 in the latest issue of London Business Matters.
Located within the Port of Tilbury, the closest major port to London, the London Construction Hub is a premier facility for the consolidation of construction cargoes, with a comprehensive range of materials already imported to site, including cement, aggregates, timber, plywood, steel and bricks. The multi-modal Hub is equipped with over 5 million sq. ft. of warehousing and advanced lifting capabilities, including a projects terminal with dedicated heavy lift quayside, supporting infrastructure projects with jack-up barges and specialist cranes with a maximum lift capacity of 120 tonnes, making it ideal for handling project-specific cargoes.
LCCI supports member businesses navigate the procurement process. We offer comprehensive guidance on every aspect of the bidding process, from bid management to bid writing and business and bid analysis. We are proud to partner with trusted experts who provide invaluable insights and tools to help you succeed.
Promote your events, exhibitions and offers on the LCCI website and feature in our business magazine to build your profile within the LCCI network and beyond.
Our Property and Construction events will connect you with like-minded professionals from the industry, upgrade your sector knowledge and present you and your business with opportunities. Attend LCCI's 200+ business and networking events a year.
Free and open access to our workspace and meeting room in the heart of the City.
Access a wide range of business development support services, from B2B marketing data lists to credit reports and business research on UK and overseas markets.
The Connected, Liveable London Committee seeks to provide thought leadership and positively influence stakeholders on the need for more connected and coordinated planning and transport systems necessary for the future development of London. Its work includes pressing for London’s development as a leading world city in sustainable transport and planning.
LCCI has a rich history of calling for and supporting the development of London’s Transport and Infrastructure to support the greater good of both the London and national economy. As London’s key hub for the business community, membership offers a variety of opportunities to network and raise your business’ profile.
