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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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£10m IoT prize for Manchester project

A new innovative project in Manchester has been chosen as the recipient of a £10m government-led technology competition…

Architects say new homes are too small

A report from the Royal Institute of British Architects has revealed new homes are far too small for people to live in them comfortably… A...

Vanished London – unlocking new creations

Jake Mason, CEO of Evolve argues that developers should learn to make use of the rich, but now vanished history of neighbourhoods in London,...

Confidence swells in the construction industry

A new survey has revealed the construction industry remains confident as the UK forges forward with some of the largest infrastructure projects seen in...

Public sector building has increased economic growth

Researchers suggest up to half of Scotland’s economic growth could be due to public sector building… According to the official figures, Scotland’s economy grew by...

Spending Review: Infrastructure comes out streets ahead

At the heart of the government’s Spending Review today was a commitment to developing the infrastructure of the nation. Planning and Building Control Today...

Housing to get boost in Spending Review

Housebuilding is set to receive a boost during the Spending Review today… The housing crisis is an issue that has been at the forefront of...

Planning changes in the air

Steven Pearson, planning consultant and legal author at legislation analysts Cedrec, discusses the implications of recent changes to UK planning law… In May 2015, the...

Submissions called for on critical infrastructure challenges

The newly formed Infrastructure Commission has launched a new Call for Evidence relating to critical infrastructure challenges… Last week, interim chair of the National Infrastructure...

Construction in the Eurozone sees a drop during September

Figures released by Eurostat show construction output across the Eurozone declined in September… Recovery in the construction sector has struggled to gain ground within the...

NBS survey finds construction disputes still prevalent

A new survey from the NBS has revealed the number of disputes reported within the construction sector remain widespread… The National Building Specification (NBS) has...

The Smart Growth approach

Jon Reeds, Convenor of the Smart Growth UK coalition argues that to solve our housing shortage, we should examine our approach to residential densities...

Multimillion pound deal for retail scheme agreed

A multimillion pound deal to build a new retail sector in Handforth Dean has taken a step forward after an agreement was made for...

Major housebuilder says cost inflation is expected to fall next year

Taylor Wimpey has reported it expects building cost inflation to fall next year from the five per cent increase seen in 2015… According to a...

Under construction: research shows what kind of homes are being built

New research from the NHBC has revealed the type of properties under construction across the country… The National House Building Council (NHBC) has unveiled a...

Housing shortage pushes up prices in Scotland

According to a new survey, Scottish house prices are on the rise and are set to increase by around 25 per cent over the...

Conserving our heritage

The greatest challenge is finding ways for that building to earn its keep. Yet with the right uses and presentation, it can be a...

Global construction expected to see massive growth by 2030

Research carried out by Global Construction Perspectives has revealed global construction could grow 85 per cent by 2030… The global construction sector is expected to...

Office building in London hits seven-year high

A new survey has revealed building activity in central London has hit a new high, increasing 28 per cent in the past six months… Despite...

An action plan for a sustainable Stockholm

Katarina Luhr, Vice Mayor of Environment in the City of Stockholm outlines how they strive to become a truly sustainable city for generations to...

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