Survey reveals concerns about the quality of new build homes
Nearly a quarter (24%) of people consider a lack of quality of build to be a major disadvantage of buying a new build home over an older property, according to a recent survey by BLP Insurance
Swan takes flight with offsite modular factory
Swan Housing Group has invested in its own factory to deliver much-needed homes through offsite modular construction. Housing minister James Brokenshire recently visited the site to see how this precision-engineered approach can deliver attractive, greener homes while saving money and cutting waste
Green Paper: Sector urge more funding for affordable homes
The sector has responded to the Social Housing Green Paper, urging the government to provide more investment in social housing, as the plans for new affordable homes fall short of expectations
The value of good acoustics in housebuilding
Excessive noise is not just an irritant – it can have a real impact on our quality of life, health and wellbeing. David Garritt, a member of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC), signposts professionals in the housebuilding sector to some of the ways acoustics can help mitigate the issue
£76m a year to expand specialised housing for vulnerable people
Thousands of extra homes, designed to support people with disabilities, mental health issues and the elderly, will be created over the next three years with an additional £76m a year, the government has announced
Social housing green paper proposals to give tenants more power
The long-awaited arrival of the social housing green paper has revealed a ‘new deal’ which aims to rebalance the relationship between landlords and residents, tackle stigma and ensure social housing can act as a stable base and support social mobility
Advantage AHCI’s guide to retrospective insurance
In this guide, Advantage (AHCI) will be walking you through what retrospective structural defects insurance means for you and your home, and how you can go about obtaining a warranty for yourself.
Landmark reacts to the National Planning Policy Framework
Following Revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework, Landmark offer their views and expert option on the updated document
Underfloor air conditioning services upgrade for The Bond Works
AET Flexible Space discuss their upgrade to underfloor air conditioning at the Farringdon Road address in the Clerkenwell area of London.
BIM and digital transformation: Opening the door to innovation
Enterprise Ireland’s John Hunt tells PBC Today that digital transformation is the key to improving productivity and cutting waste in construction – and discusses how BIM technology is opening the door for many SMEs to compete on a larger stage
Government pledges £100m to end homelessness by 2027
The government has released its rough sleeping strategy, vowing to offer rapid specialist assessments and support to 6,000 vulnerable people
The Raynsford Review: Making planning fit for purpose?
Could the Raynsford Review of Planning, which published its interim findings in June, give the UK’s much-maligned system an overhaul that everyone can get behind? Gary Stephens of planning consultancy Marrons Planning takes a look
ONS reveal growth in construction output
Construction output increased 0.9% in Q2 2018Â after falling in the first three months of 2018, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics
What’s new? What matters? Is it offsite?
Dennis Seal of Buildoffsite looks at issues and opportunities facing the offsite sector, as well as the growing support for this method of construction in meeting the UK’s housing demand
Virtual reality simulator to boost aerial training
Operators of scissor lifts and aerial boom lifts will be able to train in virtual reality after one of just six aerial platform training simulators in Europe arrived in the UK
WSP uses advanced 3D modelling to optimise the design of London’s...
Aidan Mercer looks at how Bentley’s RAM software has provided innovative structural solutions for the unique geometry of One Blackfriars Tower.
New report shows Brits’ attitudes towards smart home technology
Sellhousefast.uk analysed data from 946 households to understand more about Brits' attitudes towards smart technology in the home.
Women in construction: Assessing progression and pay
What is the state of play for women in the construction industry and what is there hope for real progression? Louise Richardson of Niftylift takes a look
RIBA announce next elected RIBA President for 2019-21
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that Alan Jones will take over as the next RIBA President Elect from Ben Derbyshire next year
GroupBC becomes a patron of the UK BIM Alliance
GroupBC has announced that they are now a Gold Patron of the UK BIM Alliance, supporting their aim to ensure BIM becomes business as usual
Kier awarded major £39m distribution hub in Bedford
Kier has secured a £39m regional distribution hub facility in Wixams, Bedford, for developers UK Land and Property, as it continues to grow its industrial portfolio
Brick shortage affecting small developers
The UK is currently experiencing a brick shortage, with many companies being forced to wait over 12 months for bricks. Not only is this slowing down development, it’s also driving up the cost of bricks massively
Grenfell: The British Safety Council voices its concerns in response to...
David Parr, policy and technical director at the British Safety Council, examines the final recommendations of the Hackitt Review into fire safety and building regulations
MPBA issue response to Environmental Audit Committee report
MPBA respond to the Environmental Audit Committee report amid claims of overheating, the modular construction sector is keen to set the record straight
Supported housing funding to remain in welfare system
All supported housing funding will be retained in the welfare system, putting an end to the plan to fund short-term accommodation through council grants, the government has revealed
NBS announce launch of its first cloud-based platform
NBS has announced the launch of its most innovative specification platform, NBS Chorus, the first cloud-based platform to be released from the UK-based business