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Infrastructure challenges are a major barrier to housebuilding

To build homes faster there must be a focus on overcoming infrastructure challenges, says Natalie Elphicke, Chief Executive, The Housing & Finance Institute

Data collected by cities is a valuable but untapped resource

Cities are sitting on useful planning data. They must learn how to make use of this, says Stefan Webb, Head of Projects at Future Cities Catapult

Maintaining Accessibility: Providing access for all during work in progress

Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities

There is no silver bullet to fix the broken housing market

The Housing White Paper failed to recognise two key factors that could fix the broken housing market: buyers and the supply-side. Buildoffsite explains

Ensuring drainage systems are sustainable must be a focus for planning consultants

Stuart Pearce, Managing Director, GeoSmart Information explains the importance of planning developments with sustainable drainage systems in mind

How has the UK garden developed and changed over the years?

ArborForest highlight the transformation of the UK garden and how it has evolved from a practical use post-war to a place of relaxation today Over...

Accessible design must be a consideration from the start

Ian Streets, of About Access Limited says accessible design should not be an afterthought and warns ignoring it early in a project can prove costly

What impact could the Digital Economy Bill have on land and property owners?

In the summer the Digital Economy Bill is set to pass. Fisher German outline what impact the legislation could have on landowners and telecoms industry

Fasteners and hinges are important for the sustainability and longevity of a building

SFS intec Limited explains why fasteners and hinges are a crucial part of both the structure and the aesthetics of a building

Bovis Homes rejects Redrow and Galliford Try takeover bids

Takeover talks with both Galliford Try and Redrow have been rejected by struggling housebuilder Bovis Homes, it has emerged

Housing associations are ‘front and centre’ in Housing White Paper

David Baybut, Head of Real Estate and Partner at law firm Stephensons outlines the key role housing associations have to play in tackling the shortage of homes

Council housing building programme in South Lanarkshire to double its targets by 2022

An ambitious council housing building programme expects to complete 1,000 extra homes by 2022, benefiting South Lanarkshire residents

The Housing White Paper: not much stick and even less carrot

Mark Thackerey, Principal Consultant, Walsingham Planning outlines the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of the Housing White Paper

Quality homes must be at the forefront of the government’s housing plans

It is not enough to simply build more houses; rather there should be a focus on creating quality homes. Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance explains

Small housing developments dominate London’s pipeline, but only provide one in five homes

More support is needed for small housing developments to ensure demand for new property in the capital is met, says new analysis

Edinburgh build to rent village gets go ahead following £215m agreement

A new joint venture will see 525 new homes developed as part of a £215m Edinburgh build to rent scheme Developer Moda Living and investment...

New build homes: 51 per cent of homeowners report faults on properties

A new survey has revealed more than half of new build homes in England have experienced problems with construction, fittings and utilities

Planning application fees increase opposed by Scottish housebuilders

A proposal from the Scottish government to raise planning application fees has been challenged by housebuilders

Time to top-up accessibility training at First Group and Starbucks

Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities

Construction industry sees slight growth in February but costs continue to soar

February gives a mixed picture for the construction industry with growth offset by a slowdown in new orders and rapidly rising costs

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