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2024 house building on par with 2023 as developers increase activity in private sector

The latest figures from NHBC indicate that house building remains on a slightly muted but overall steady keel, with completions dulled but regional increases noted outside of London.

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Collapses, collaboration and cladding remediation: PBC Today’s top news of 2024

As the year draws to a close, it is once again time to look back at the top construction news of 2024 for PBC Today.

Architects practice building highly commended at annual SBD awards

The SBD awards celebrate developments incorporating crime prevention measures and techniques after working with Designing Out Crime Officers.

UK housing market trends: challenges and opportunities ahead in 2025

Build Warranty looks back on 2024's housing market trends in the UK and asks what they mean for the year ahead.

Accessible WC: Flush out motion sensors before they become too common

About Access share a recent case study about a supposedly accessible WC with a motion sensor flush and poorly designed wash basin.

Reflect on 2024 with Re-flow’s The Big End of Year Construction Report

Re--flow has combined their Construction Report 24 and Highways Green Report into the Big End of Year Construction Report.

MoD agrees to £6bn military housing buyback deal

The Ministry of Defence has struck a military housing buyback deal with Annington, representing billions saved for the taxpayer.

Report highlights role metro mayors can play in urban regeneration

As metro mayors are granted more power, the Institute for Government has published a report detailing how they can support urban regeneration.

Build Warranty® joins forces with Planning Portal

Structural warranty solution provider Build Warranty® have announced their new partnership with Planning Portal, making it easier to understand protection and planning requirements for your next project.

Orbis launches December offer on Sentry Protect system

Get a free months rental on sentry and free setup/take down this December with Orbis.

AI data centres are cranking up pressure on the supply chain

AI is sparking a data centre boom – now the sector must meet new demands, writes Lisa Duignan, director and data centres sector lead, Europe, at Turner & Townsend.

Barbour ABI November analysis shows worrying trends in industry

The Barbour ABI November analysis is out, showing another declining trend in construction while also offering some slim hopes for the future.

ONS construction statistics show minor decline in output

The ONS construction statistics for October 2024 have been released, detailing a slower growth than the previous period.

Upgrade completed for Victoria Station water network

Barhale have completed work on a pipe upgrade for the Victoria Station water network, another step in Thames Water's work for London's water.

Government announces final planning reforms, the industry reacts

Today the government have revealed their long-promised planning reforms, promising a boost to the process of housebuilding and local targets.

Planning reforms: Is the industry happy with Labour’s work so far?

As the government remind us that planning reforms are coming, what do industry experts think of Labour's actions for construction so far?

November PMIs show a growth in UK construction output

S&P Global's November PMIs have been released, showing a rise in construction output, but a decline in optimism for the future.

Homes England statistics show 14,000+ new homes built in April-September

Homes England have released statistics showing that over 14,000 new homes have been built between April-September, a boost on the last year.

Rise in non-residential construction project starts counters slowdown

The latest Glenigan report on construction starts has found that hotel, leisure and education projects grew by 9%- a tenth higher than this time last year.

Chancellor’s budget fails to inspire confidence in the industry

A 4Q 2024 Market Report from Gleeds has highlighted significant concerns among construction professionals in the UK regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget.

The future of sustainable building and construction: Understanding material circularity

Yearning for sustainable solutions in construction? Discover how material circularity could revolutionise the future of building practices.

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