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Construction slowdown seen in June according to latest PMI

Figures reveal a construction slowdown last month, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index falling lower than expected

CITB makes efficiency savings by streamlining operations and focusing on key priorities

According to the latest annual reports and accounts, CITB has supported a number of apprenticeships and training schemes, benefiting the industry

Masonry solutions are key when it comes to building more homes

Guy Thompson of The Concrete Centre outlines the response by the Modern Masonry Alliance to the Housing White Paper, "Fixing our broken housing market”

Homeowners should book their builder at least four months prior to starting work

New research from the Federation of Master Builders has revealed homeowners should allow four months’ notice to hire a builder

General Election result – where now for construction?

Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance examines the impact of the recent General Election result and what it means for the construction industry

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Land owned by TfL can be used to build more homes, more quickly

A new report has set out a series of recommendations to help Transport for London build more homes on land owned by the organisation

BSRIA to stage ‘Building Better Homes Faster’ event

BSRIA will be staging the ‘Building Better Homes Faster’ event on Friday 7th July, from 9:30 – 14:00 hrs in London

Brownfield development vs. green belt: what are the pros and cons?

Should building on green belt be so contentious or is brownfield development the key to constructing more homes? Place-Make’s David Edwards provides insight

What do the results of the General Election mean for construction and housing?

The construction industry is facing yet another upheaval as the results of the General Election see the Conservatives scrabbling to create a coalition government

New towns and garden cities promised by Labour ahead of General Election

Labour will increase housebuilding through a new generation of towns and garden cities if they win the General Election

Cassidy Forsythe – Calling all Architects and Developers

Cassidy Forsythe discuss the highway and drainage design services they provide for architects and developers. We understand that when designing a building the people who...

NACSBA calls on government to boost custom and self build housing in the UK

Housing cannot afford to fall off the political agenda and the government should be looking at the scope of custom and self build housing to help tackle the crisis

The future of the built environment: What factors are reshaping the industry?

A new report has shared insight into the future of the built environment and the challenges of reaching Intelligent Building status

Cyber security vs the regulator: do you know where you stand?

BeCyberSure explain the importance of building cyber security into every business and how regulators have a role to play in keeping data safe

UK Construction Week announces event return in October 2017

Birmingham NEC will play host to UK Construction Week 2017, the largest gathering of the built environment community

Housing quality can have a significant impact on health

A new report from VELUX has revealed a strong link between poor housing quality and the ill-health of residents living in these environments

Light reflectance value – Grey areas give out more information than striking colours

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

Do you have the right Developer or Architect in place for your project?

Are you a Developer or an Architect undertaking a project? Cassidy Forsythe explains the importance of picking the right team with the right qualifications

Right to Buy is costing the public purse millions of pounds

David Baybut, Head of Real Estate at the national law firm Stephensons shares insight into the government's Right-to-Buy scheme

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