According to a new survey, pro-development policy must take precedence if the construction industry is to achieve its full investment potential in the future.
The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) has warned against the reclassification of recycled or recovered aggregates from construction and demolition waste under the REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals).
Wondering what the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems have said on construction topics in their manifestos? PBC Today's roundup gives you the lowdown on 2024 election promises.
New study reveals Guildford’s green belt is most likely to be prioritised for building work after the election, as housebuilding in the area increases by 80%.
Mace’s latest UK Market View demonstrates that expectations should be managed when it comes to the construction industry’s long-term growth as it depends on more favourable conditions and the approach of the next government.
LGA analysis of the Revenue Account Budget Data shows that council spending on homelessness for 2023/24 when compared with 2015/16 has increased by 42 per cent – about £733m.
Now that the long-awaited 2024 edition of the JCT Design and Build Contract has been published, Harkishan Singh, Senior Party Wall Surveyor at McBains, asks how many are aware of how the new version can affect party wall proceedings on both commercial and residential projects?
In an industry where quality and reliability are paramount, the partnership between Bond Brickwork and Build Warranty® marks a significant milestone in construction standards.
Twenty housebuilders have signed up to the Homes for Nature commitment, which will see wildlife provisions such as hedgehog highways become standard on new developments.
Only 3% of construction industry believe election manifestos have addressed real issues facing the construction sector, according to a NBS and Glenigan study.
Since 2015, over a million homes granted planning permission in England and Wales have been left unbuilt, according to the inaugural Planning Portal Market Index.
Labour leader Keir Starmer reiterated points from the Labour Manifesto, saying that he would reform planning, increase the supply of affordable housing and maintain Right to Buy.
Rachel Hughes, marketing director at Wienerberger UK and Ireland, explains what the General Election could mean for UK housebuilding, and how the next government can pave the way for success.
Assent delivers building control solutions on over 30,000 projects annually; our growing network of 60+ offices means that we are always within one hour of a site anywhere in England and Wales.
The Fire Safety Building Regulation Group was founded to create a community of likeminded professionals working in fire safety and building control to drive excellence across the sector.
