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NHBC announces Louise Minchin and Deborah Meaden for its new BEYOND ‘25 LIVE event

NHBC has announced renowned broadcaster, journalist and author Louise Minchin as its host for its upcoming BEYOND ‘25 LIVE event in March, with entrepreneur Deborah Meaden as a keynote speaker.

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Superfast broadband for new builds

The government has agreed a deal with Openreach and the Home Builders Federation to ensure new homes have superfast broadband connectivity… New build homes will...

Considerate Constructors Scheme launches new Monitors’ Checklist

The Considerate Constructors Scheme has launched a new Monitors’ Checklist, used to assess and score firms against the Code of Considerate Practice… A new checklist...

First steps in addressing contaminated land risks

Kathryn Mair explores some of the risks associated with contaminated land and explains the initial steps a developer needs to take... With a national drive...

Wet weather puts a dampener on end of year starts

New figures have revealed the impact of the wet weather on the number of projects started at the end of last year… Significant rainfall in...

How has the planning process changed?

Mark Thackeray discusses recent announcements made about planning processes from the top players in the Tory party… Remember the good old days when the only...

Public land to be sold for new homes

The government has published details of some 600 acres of public land that can be used to develop new housing estates across the country… The...

Circular economy plan receives industry backing

The European Construction Industry Federation has backed the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan… The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) has welcomed the European Commission’s...

New homes should be future proofed

New research calls for homes of the future to be built with technology in mind… The NHBC Foundation has warned new homes must take into...

Reading residents to have say on local plan

Reading Borough Council is asking residents to give their views on the development of the area… Residents living in Reading will have the opportunity to...

Reduced workloads hit small construction firms in Scotland

A new industry survey has revealed small Scottish construction companies saw a sharp reduction in the amount of work towards the end of last...

Almost half of all NI construction work is overseas

A new survey has revealed a significant proportion of construction work in Northern Ireland is taking place overseas… According to the latest RICS and Tughans...

Updated building service survey launched

Building service contractors are being asked to complete the new Building Engineering Business Survey... The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) with support from the Scolmore Group...

MD named for joint HS2 bid

The managing director of a joint venture between Balfour Beatty and Vinci to win a High Speed 2 contract has been named… Peter Anderson will...

Construction sentiment remains steady during January

The outlook for the European construction industry has remained largely steady during January, it has emerged… European construction outlook remained steady in January, with some...

Housing and Planning Bill moves to the Lords

The Housing and Planning Bill has survived the Commons and will now undergo scrutiny in the Lords… The controversial Housing and Planning Bill is set...

Considerate construction resource proves a success

An online resource for the construction industry to share their experiences relating to considerate practice has been heralded a success 12 months after it...

Major housebuilder questions discounted homes scheme

Taylor Wimpey has raised questions over government plans to offer discounts to first time buyers… The government has been somewhat chipper over its plans to...

Flood clean up could boost UK construction

Storm damage repair and improving flood defences could offer a boost for UK engineering and construction… December saw the wettest weather in century, leading to...

Some of the country’s most run-down estates to get facelift

Prime Minister David Cameron has committed to regenerating some of the nation’s worst housing estates with safe, attractive properties… The government has promised to remove...

Thirteen year high for Birmingham office building

According to a new survey Birmingham has seen the highest level of office building in 13 years… Deloitte has revealed there has been a significant...

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