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Housing planning approvals hit decade-low

The Home Builders Federation latest report has shown that the number of housing planning approvals has hit its lowest point since 2014.

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Four ways we to help solve the housing crisis – starting now

Jonathan Bulmer of Cleveland Containers discusses four steps that could be taken right now to help tackle the housing crisis.

Innovative construction delivers new homes in Southwark regeneration

Property and construction consultants McBains have announced the completion and partial completion of two major multi-use developments in London’s Southwark Regeneration Area

Mick George Ltd commence Earthworks as new Office & Production Facility Begins

Mick George Ltd are set to commence Earthworks at the new office and warehouse facility being built on the outskirts of Kettering, Northamptonshire.

Variations in writing? Change the record please, Peter!

Peter Vinden MD of the Vinden Partnership discusses the importance of thoroughly reading through construction contracts before signing them, in order to avoid any nasty shocks

New public register for British property to reduce money laundering and criminal activity

The world's first public register is set to increase transparency and reduce criminal activity by forcing foreign companies who own UK properties to reveal their ultimate owners.

Air conditioning refurbishment and retrofit projects

Underfloor air conditioning systems can adapt to buildings of all shapes, sizes, age and stage of construction.

Construction company boss banned for failing to declare sales income

Martin Baker, the director of construction company C.J.M Tiling Limited based in Cradley Heath in the West Midlands, has been disqualified for seven years after failing to declare all the company’s sales income.

London launches plan to become ‘world’s most walkable city’

London will become the "world's most walkable city" under a new plan unveiled by the capital's first-ever walking and cycling commissioner 

The growth of garden villages across the UK

The government has backed “garden villages” as a locally-led way to deliver thousands of much-needed homes. What are they and how will they affect the housebuilding and construction sectors? Sarah Francis of Arbordeck takes a look

Heathrow expansion attacked by City Hall and London boroughs

Plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport face legal action after the idea was deemed a "short-sighted decision" by City Hall, five London...

£4.5 million contract to build bathroom pods for Canary Wharf’s new residential tower

Offsite Solutions awarded £4.5 million contract to create bathroom pods for Canary Wharf’s new residential tower at its new district, Wood Wharf.

Top public sector construction suppliers in Q1 2018 revealed

A new ranking launched by Tussell – a data provider on UK government contracts – has revealed the top construction suppliers to the wider public sector in Q1 2018

New Demolition team, territories and sites

Mick George Ltd has made no secret of its intentions when it comes to quickly establishing a growing presence in the construction industry, but what is the business doing that distinguishes it from those that have failed before?

Industry welcome off-site manufacture report

Industry experts share their thoughts following the publication of the House of Lords’ "Off-site manufacture for construction: Building for change" report

This Land™ acquires new sites in Cambridgeshire to deliver new homes across the UK

Development and investment company, This Land™, has announced that it has bought 20 new sites across Cambridgeshire in a bid to deliver a market-leading approach to the creation of new homes and neighbourhoods across the UK

£1 billion Brexit bill could force builders merchants to pay 20% VAT

The Builders Merchants Federation has warned that Brexit could leave builders' merchants to pay increased VAT charges upfront on European building supplies if a cooperative deal is not made between the EU and UK.

Radical overhaul of construction sector needed to meet housing demand

The construction sector cannot meet the UK’s desperate need for housing, according to the House of Lords who say off-site manufacturing could be the solution to improving productivity

Councils gain stronger powers to tackle homes left empty

Councils across England will have the ability to charge even greater Council Tax premiums on properties left empty for many years following an amendment to a government bill

Benefits of vehicle tracking for construction companies

Keeping track of your fleet in real-time can ensure greater efficiency and accuracy, improve safety and let your employees focus on the job.

New partnership to boost collaboration in construction

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) and Built Environment Networking have announced a new partnership which will allow the NFB to continue to help its members build prosperous businesses

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