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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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Innovation that drives better quality building envelopes

SFS supports the continuous development of new roofing and cladding systems with innovation in products and services.

Brexit turmoil to increase cost of house extensions, says research

Insurance providers are set to up the price of their premiums due to Brexit as homeowners have been warned that adding extensions onto their properties could cost a small fortune.

Flexible vehicle hire solution to help housing and local government sectors

A flexible fleet framework from Pretium and Northgate Vehicle Hire offers a unique solution to the housing and local government sectors.

National Infrastructure Commission publish first ever assessment of UK’s needs

The National Infrastructure Commission has published its first ever assessment of the UK's economic infrastructure needs.

Mixed-reality helmet lets builders visualise architects plan

Construction professionals can now ‘see’ a building in place and in rich detail before a single brick has been laid thanks to the Engineering Building Mixed Reality (EBMR) helmet

A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement – A Huge Milestone

Mick George Ltd discuss their involvement in the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme as suppliers of aggregates.

What are the risks? Contaminated Land Phase I and II Studies & Remediation

With large amounts of brownfield sites in Britain being subject to contaminated land, re-purposing the land has a number of challenges. Chris Loaring, Head...

May appoints Kit Malthouse as new housing minister

Kit Malthouse has been named as the new minister of state for housing at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), making him the fourth minister in the last four years

A new frontline against terrorism

Jaz Vilkhu, Managing Director of Landscape Protection argues that urban planners must consider a holistic approach to terrorism prevention

£5bn Liverpool Waters project welcomes international property developer

International development company, Romal Capital, has now completed the steel superstructure at its Quay Central building within Liverpool Waters’ Central Dock neighbourhood

Housing minister Raab replaces Davis as Brexit secretary

Housing minister Dominic Raab has been named Brexit secretary following the resignation of David Davis this morning

Improving productivity in housebuilding through BatiScript

Mobile, hand-held technology fostering greater collaboration and efficiency could have a crucial role in boosting productivity in housebuilding.

World’s first family to move into 3D-printed house

In a world first, a family in France has moved into a 3D-printed house. The prototype property consists of four bedrooms and is an effort to speed up housebuilding and assist affordability

Think tank report’s vision will require more offsite homes says Actis

A new campaigning think tank report suggesting a radical rethink into how the UK manages the housing market will require an increase in offsite construction, says insulation specialist Actis

Government unveil details of £420m construction sector deal

In further details released by the government, the construction sector deal identifies a vision to build new homes faster and a commitment to using digital technologies

UK service providers indicate “fastest growth of business activity” since 2017

The latest IHS Markit / CIPS UK Services PMI shows that the past eight months have seen the "fastest expansion of business activity" for the sector.

Building communities group backed by all political parties

An All Parliamentary Group on Building Communites has been launched to discuss design and placemaking decisions towards solving the UK's housing crisis.

Construction company responds to rise in demand for modular construction

Seven Oaks Timber Frame, part of JG Hale Construction, is to be turned into a separate limited company and rebranded as Seven Oaks Modular in a move that reflects the increasing demand for modular construction solutions in the UK

Barton Willmore relocate to Southampton’s award-winning White Building

Leading planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore, has moved into new offices at Southampton's award-winning White Building.

Community Housing Fund to boost affordable housing

The Government has launched an affordable housing fund that will help unite communities to build and refurbish the affordable housing they need

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