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Construction activity in Belfast reaches the highest levels seen since 2008

A new report has revealed construction activity in Belfast has reached the highest level seen in nearly a decade

Accessibility is a key consideration when designing for disabled users

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

Integrating data lifecycles to enable circular economy in construction

PCSG Senior BIM Consultant, Steve Thompson, explains how digitalisation is opening up opportunities for a more circular economy approach

Building boom for Britain’s cities as figures near record levels

An annual review from Deloitte has revealed the UK’s largest regional cities are experiencing a building boom as construction activity nears record levels

Scottish roads contract worth £50m is now open for bids

A roads contract notice worth up to £50m has been issued to upgrade the A96 east of Huntly to Aberdeen, with design consultancies invited to bid

Staying warm in winter – protect your new build home

Winter will soon be kicking in and when the weather worsens it’s best to be prepared. We have put together some useful information for...

Let your new build home breathe

New build homes are built to be more air tight to help make them more energy efficient. The downside to this ‘air tightness’ is...

Save smart – how to make savings in your new home

Most people feel the pinch in January whether it be the bank balance or your waist band after the Christmas indulgence! As you may...

New year, new home? The benefits of buying a new build

Are you considering buying a new house next year? Many people use the Christmas period to discuss their plans for the coming year. The decision...

Things you may not know when buying a new build home

With more and more new build developments cropping up all over the UK, and funding initiatives to make home ownership more affordable, the option...

What do people really think about the quality of new build housing?

Considering Buying a Newly Built Home? To accompany its launch, the New Homes Review (NHR) has recently surveyed 1000 consumers representative of the UK population,...

Could UK car parks offer the solution to tackling the housing crisis?

New research has suggested UK car parks could be used to build hundreds of thousands of new homes

Self-build homes business goes into administration

Scottish-based self-build homes firm Roy Homes has gone into administration, with 17 jobs lost following serious cash flow problems

Scottish cities have a long but very different architectural history

DM Design highlight the differences in architecture across Scottish cities and how this provides a unique insight into the history of the country

Scottish construction industry faces tough times ahead despite growth

Small to medium Scottish construction firms reported growth at the end of 2016, but there are still many challenges ahead, says FMB Scotland

Collaboration beyond borders: the differences in UK and US construction

Jim Forrester and Paul Daynes from Newforma discuss regional variations in the UK and US construction sectors, and explain why collaboration is key

Plans for 15,000 new homes are approved in Glasgow

Over the five years 15,000 new homes are to be built in Glasgow as the city council approves its Housing Strategy for 2017/22

Milton Keynes celebrates success as it reaches its fiftieth birthday

One of Britain’s most successful new towns Milton Keynes has reached a major milestone, celebrating its fiftieth anniversary today

Government will fail on its promise to deliver a million new homes

The Labour party has accused the government of dropping their pledge to build a million new homes during this parliament and failing to be transparent

Modular construction versus traditional construction

MTX Contracts outlines the pros and cons of modular construction verses traditional building methods and how this can help the industry meet housing targets Adding...
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