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Housing targets and economic growth key focus of King’s Speech

Prime minister Keir Starmer placed the economy at the forefront of his first King's Speech today, with policy reforms geared towards encouraging growth.

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SFS – Fastening solutions in the building envelope

SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.

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NTU to open £1.5m Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have opened a £1.5m Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit to help the sector reach net zero.

King’s Speech falls flat among UK construction industry

Not enough housing, too-little-too-late leasehold reform and renters reform- the first King's Speech from King Charles and Rishi Sunak has left the UK industry underwhelmed.

Celebrating green tech at this year’s BALI awards with Re-flow

Taking place on 1st December in London, the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) awards recognise elevation and collaboration within the industry.

New home registrations drop to lowest levels since COVID, according to NHBC

NHBC figures show that new home registrations fell by 53% in Q3 2023, as continuing challenging economic conditions stifle progress.

UK construction in decline in every sector, warns Glenigan

Glenigan's latest construction index for November 2023 shows the UK construction sector is in universal decline, with the overall value of work commencing on site falling by a quarter.

Packaging optimisation in the housebuilding sector

Discover how the Supply Chain Sustainability School and its partners have worked to address the relentless packaging challenge facing the built environment, culminating in its recent project report, Packaging Optimisation in the Housebuilding Sector.

Bucket Manufacturing Company: Taking pride in the job

The Bucket Manufacturing Company is a privately owned British SME and this year will be celebrating its 20th anniversary.

UK construction input prices see steepest drop since 2009

The October S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI has indicated that the latest decline in input costs was the steepest since August 2009, and reduced workloads have led to a decline in subcontractor charges for the first time in over three years.

Planning profession report from RTPI shows salaries are in decline

The State of the Profession report from the Royal Town Planning Institute has found increased gender parity in the field, but resourcing challenges are still impacting the profession.

The importance of Environmental Product Declarations in sustainable construction

The number of Environmental Product Declarations published for concrete products has surged, but at the same time, there is a shortage of third-party verifiers. Dr Andrew Minson and Nicolas Antoniou of the Global Cement & Concrete Association make the case for automation of EPD production.

Long-Term Plan for Towns: Why retail-led development is not the answer

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a £1.1bn Long-Term Plan for Towns designed to empower 55 towns to tackle rundown centres, half-empty high streets and anti-social behaviour. Architect Alex Cragg says creating sustainable urban centres means addressing a lack of individuality and embracing our heritage.

A guide to your new home, from BW Build Warranty

Build Warranty's new home guide provides what every new home owner needs to know, both before and after completion

What does the HS2 cancellation mean for former landowners?

What does the HS2 cancellation mean for land already purchased? Gowling head of planning Vicky Fowler and principal associate Rachel Martin explain the rules governing compulsory purchases and what happens next.

Why developers need to get proactive with water neutrality

Residential and commercial developers need to be aware of water neutrality and make sure they have strategies in place, says Caroline Gray Mason of Cenergist.

J3 places A-rated building warranty insurance policy for £55m Manchester development

J3 has facilitated the building warranty insurance policy for a £55m 237-unit residential development on Rochdale Road in Manchester

1 in 3 developers are uninformed over Biodiversity Net Gain regulations

According to a recent study, 31% of developers are unaware of the upcoming Biodiversity Net Gains regulations, which are set to become effective this month.

Construction workload falls in Q3 following drop in housebuilding

Construction workload has fallen in Q3 following a drop in housebuilding and economic challenges.

The unrelenting rise of hybrid working: Is construction adapting to growing demands?

With new research showing more than half of construction project managers now work remotely full-time, Professor Adam Boddison OBE, chief executive of the Association for Project Management, looks at the rise of hybrid working.

5,919 construction companies in the UK are close to failure

According to the Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert report, 5,919 construction companies in the UK are in danger of going out of business.

Is Co-Living a vital piece in the puzzle to solve the UK housing crisis?

A new report from the British Property Federation urgently calls for detailed guidance on Co-Living to be included in the forthcoming revised National Planning Policy Framework.

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