Habinteg release 3rd Edition of Wheelchair Housing Design Guide
The third edition Habinteg’s Wheelchair Housing Design Guide has been authored by experts from the Centre for Accessible Environments and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section – Housing
Homeownership for young adults slips further out of reach
A recent investigation, carried out by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), shows that rapidly increasing house prices are pushing young adults – whose salaries don’t compete – out of the market.
Big pipe project delivers flood alleviation to village
Work was completed on the £3.89m flood alleviation scheme last year which saw the protection of 962 properties in Hambledon, Hampshire, where the village main roads had been completely flooded for months by groundwater following the exceptional rainfall during the winter of 2013/14
Social housing required to help people ‘trapped in homelessness’
Vulnerable people are unable to access social housing, potentially trapping them "in a cycle of homelessness", due to a change in the law
Council homes receive £45m funding boost
Housing Minister Dominic Raab has announced that a £45m funding injection into major community projects will help boost the building of thousands of new homes
Edinburgh Marina Developer saves historic listed building
The Developer behind the new Edinburgh Marina has confirmed its commitment to protect and refurbish the historic Gunpowder Store at Granton Harbour, which forms an important element of the comprehensive Edinburgh Marina development plans
Construction SMEs benefit from Cash Advance solution
At a time when many SMEs are struggling with cashflow and 73% find applying for a cash advance a ‘long and painful’ process, two businesses are joining forces to provide a solution in the construction sector
Average house price in England could soar to £1.5m by 2042
The next generation of homebuyers in the UK could spend up to 10 times the average salary to get on to the property ladder, according to a new study
Sadiq Khan approves 21-storey offsite building in Croydon
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has approved plans for a new 21-storey offsite building in Croydon
Steel frame specialist offers prisoners career rehabilitation
A Manchester-based steel frame construction specialist is offering prisoners a chance for a new career building homes insulated with Actis Hybrid insulation
Absence of major projects slows construction in January
After an unpredictable 2017 for construction, 2018 hasn’t begun much stronger for the industry in January, with the value of new contracts awarded at £5.4bn, 10.6% lower than the same time last year, as a lack of major projects hits growth prospects
Laing O’Rourke, Stanhope and Network Homes agree “game-changing” offsite partnership
Laing O'Rourke has announced a "game-changing" partnership with developer Stanhope and housing association Network Homes to deliver hundreds of homes across the South East
PCA reveals event to delve into issue of excess moisture in...
The Property Care Association (PCA) has revealed the itinerary for a unique two-day event, which brings together national and international perspectives to investigate a major issue currently affecting UK properties – excess moisture in buildings
Barhale launches Engineering Better Mental Health Management courses
Barhale, one of the UK’s largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists, has developed an innovative, interactive and thought provoking mental health awareness course
Newmarket Business Park earthworks undertaken by Mick George Ltd
Newmarket Business Park is set for further expansion with developments to Plots 9 & 10’ set to commence in the near future.
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BSRIA to deliver presentations on global HVAC trends
BSRIA is to showcase global HVAC trends at the MCE Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2018 – taking place on 13-16 March at Fieramilanocity, Milan
The Work at Height Regulations: What you need to know
Lauren O’Connor of Zoro, a specialist tool and site safety retailer, takes a closer look at the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and examines some common misconceptions about working at height
Ultra Sites become pioneers for construction industry
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has officially launched Ultra Site registration, following a 24-month pilot with a number of major contractors and industry clients
Council responds to Wealden Housing Infrastructure Fund claims
Richard Dawson, Head of Economic Development, Skills and Infrastructure, East Sussex County Council and Nigel Hannam, Director of Planning Policy and Economic Development, Wealden District Council, issue response to planning expert Glen Moore
Project to transform social housing in Northern Ireland
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Northern Ireland has launched a major new project to help transform the future of social housing
Cash retentions: Has the construction industry had enough following the Carillion...
Cash retentions are widespread in the construction industry but the collapse of Carillion, leaving many subcontractors high and dry, has brought the case for change into sharp relief. Jonathan Hyndman of law firm Rosling King examines the calls for reform
CIBSE Scotland hosts conference on opportunities in the building services sector
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Scotland is to hold a one day conference aimed at bringing together building services engineers from across the country to meet one another, and to engage with important clients and other construction industry professionals
Galliford Try to raise £150m in wake of Carillion collapse
Galliford Try plans to raise £150m in capital and cut its dividend to help with cope with the collapse of Carillion
BSRIA supports renewable heat incentive reform
BSRIA has announced its support of the “reformed and refocused scheme” for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) issued by the Government on 9 February following an industry-wide consultation
UK Construction Week sets standards on diversity
UK Construction Week (UKCW) has launched a new guide for its 600+ exhibitors to promote greater equality, diversity and inclusion in their marketing at the show
WYG appoints former-BBC Director to Risk & Security team
Professional services firm WYG has appointed Simon Marr as Divisional Director to lead its Risk & Security Consultancy business – Simon joins WYG from the BBC where he was Director of Safety, Security & Resilience