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Can high-rise accommodation play a role in tackling the housing shortage?

A new study has been launched to examine if post-war high-rise public housing can help solve the chronic housing shortage

New build homes are out of reach for 80 per cent of working families

Research has revealed that some 80 per cent of working families are unable to afford to buy new build homes, even with government help schemes

Costain sees profit boom as infrastructure spending grows

Contractor Costain has reported a growth in profits as it focuses its attention on infrastructure and utilising technology-based solutions

CIOB joins Build UK to deliver a joined-up construction sector

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has become a member of Build UK, creating greater unity in the construction sector

House completions grow four per cent as profits hit £775m, says Persimmon

Housebuilder Persimmon has revealed it saw a profit growth as the number of house completions also rose four per cent

Housebuilders can keep track of offsite construction developments via a new hub

The NHBC has launched a new website that enables housebuilders to track developments in modern methods of construction

Housing starts hit a nine-year high, but is it enough to help tackle the shortage?

New government data has revealed the number of housing starts rose again last year, pushing figures to the highest level seen since 2007

Barratt Developments sees profits rise as home completions fall

Profits jump for housing firm Barratt Developments in the six months to 31 December 2016, but the total number of completions fall

Homes and Communities Agency board appoints four new members

The Homes and Communities Agency has gained four new members as it continues to deliver new homes

GDPR: ‘Fresh Thinking’ and ‘A New Paradigm’

Cyber crime is a growing problem that has an impact on small businesses. Here, BeCyberSure discusses the implications and challenges

Construction industry needs to employ one new worker every 77 seconds

In order to meet housing and infrastructure targets the construction industry needs to hire two million new workers in the next five years

Galliford Try sets new profit targets as part of a four year strategy

Construction firm Galliford Try is aiming to hit a two per cent profit margin by 2021 as part of a new strategy to overcome the drag from legacy contracts

Drones are increasingly becoming a tool used in the construction sector

An analysis has revealed the growing importance of drones in the construction sector, indicating a reliance on the technology

Housebuilder Bovis says it plans to focus on quality but warns this will impact profits

Profits for housebuilder Bovis are expected to drop again this year as the firm said it will build fewer homes to focus on improving quality of its properties

Construction industry starts the year on a high with housebuilding dominating

A new analysis from Barbour ABI has revealed the construction industry began 2017 on a good footing as the rate of housebuilding continues to climb

Construction innovation to get a boost following creation of new expert team

A team of high-experienced individuals has been created at the Manufacturing Catapult with the aim of spearheading construction innovation

New home owners forced to sign non-disclosure agreements about poor builds

The Guardian has revealed some new home owners are being forced to sign gagging agreements with the NHBC preventing disclosure over poor builds

Online planning applications website gets revamp of it digital service

The Planning Portal, the online planning applications website, has launched a new website and improved its digital service

Construction output forecast to grow year on year between now and 2019

The latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association suggest construction output will see growth each year, reaching 2.2 per cent growth in 2019

Offsite construction conference to be hosted by BRE

BRE is to host a conference in Watford tomorrow examining the role of offsite construction in the delivery of build-to-rent homes

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