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Over 423,000 homes with planning permission waiting to be built

According to recent research, over 423,000 homes which have received planning permission are still waiting to be built

Babraham Research Campus – Mick George Ltd Earthworks

Mick George Ltd discuss their involvement on the Babraham Research Campus, completing earthworks on the site as part of the £35million pound extension. Construction works...

BLP Insurance support new housing redress system

Following the launch of the Government’s consultation to improve redress in the housing sector and the introduction of a single housing ombudsman, Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance, comments on the importance of giving buyers of new build homes a streamlined process for redress

UK developers squander £20m a year on development finance loans

UK developers are squandering £20m a year on interest they don’t need to pay, according to new research from specialist packager, Thistle Finance

Government to improve housing complaints system

Dissatisfied tenants and homeowners across the country may be offered support as the government considers options to ensure that no-one is left battling with their landlord or builder to resolve housing complaints, Housing Secretary Sajid Javid has announced

Natta Building use Perfect Manhole system in Covent Garden Plaza project

Natta Building, the progressive independent contracting group were appointed as subcontractor for the New Covent Garden Plaza project in Covent Garden, for the Vinci/St Modwen joint venture

Carillion collapse: Investors ‘fled for the hills’

Carillion's major shareholders were "fleeing for the hills" as the company headed for disaster, MPs have said

Twycross Zoo’s “Concrete Jungle” using precast concrete walling

Precast Concrete Walling Products provided by FP McCann have been used to create the new chimpanzee habitat at Twycross Zoo.

Community Land Trusts to provide affordable housing in London

The Mayor of London has announced plans to use Community Land Trusts to make use of unused real-estate to create affordable homes The idea is...

Avebury Boulevard Development involving Mick George Ltd

Commencement works are imminent on the ‘100 Avebury Boulevard development’ in Milton Keynes, with Earthworks being conducted by Mick George Ltd on behalf of...

Homeownership for young adults slips further out of reach

A recent investigation, carried out by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), shows that rapidly increasing house prices are pushing young adults – whose salaries don’t compete – out of the market.

Big pipe project delivers flood alleviation to village

Work was completed on the £3.89m flood alleviation scheme last year which saw the protection of 962 properties in Hambledon, Hampshire, where the village main roads had been completely flooded for months by groundwater following the exceptional rainfall during the winter of 2013/14

Social housing required to help people ‘trapped in homelessness’

Vulnerable people are unable to access social housing, potentially trapping them "in a cycle of homelessness", due to a change in the law

Council homes receive £45m funding boost

Housing Minister Dominic Raab has announced that a £45m funding injection into major community projects will help boost the building of thousands of new homes

Edinburgh Marina Developer saves historic listed building

The Developer behind the new Edinburgh Marina has confirmed its commitment to protect and refurbish the historic Gunpowder Store at Granton Harbour, which forms an important element of the comprehensive Edinburgh Marina development plans

Construction SMEs benefit from Cash Advance solution

At a time when many SMEs are struggling with cashflow and 73% find applying for a cash advance a ‘long and painful’ process, two businesses are joining forces to provide a solution in the construction sector

Average house price in England could soar to £1.5m by 2042

The next generation of homebuyers in the UK could spend up to 10 times the average salary to get on to the property ladder, according to a new study

Sadiq Khan approves 21-storey offsite building in Croydon

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has approved plans for a new 21-storey offsite building in Croydon

Steel frame specialist offers prisoners career rehabilitation

A Manchester-based steel frame construction specialist is offering prisoners a chance for a new career building homes insulated with Actis Hybrid insulation

Absence of major projects slows construction in January

After an unpredictable 2017 for construction, 2018 hasn’t begun much stronger for the industry in January, with the value of new contracts awarded at £5.4bn, 10.6% lower than the same time last year, as a lack of major projects hits growth prospects

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