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Solving the rural housing crisis needs a planning reform

The new Communities Secretary should press ahead with reform of the planning system to help fight the rural housing crisis… The CLA has called on...

Guidance on lifting with excavators to be updated

Guidance on lifting suspended loads with excavators is set to undergo revision, it has emerged… The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is to update guidance on...

ABI calls for mandatory sprinklers in care homes and schools

The Association of British Insurers has called for the government to make sprinklers mandatory in buildings such as care homes and schools.

Green building is under threat following cabinet changes

New Prime Minister Theresa May has been criticised for cutting DECC during her reshuffle of the cabinet yesterday, putting green building at risk… When David...

Charnwood Council changes planning application process

Councillors will be able to get involved in the planning application process much earlier due to new amendments made by Charnwood Borough Council… Changes to...

1.2 million more homes needed to meet demand

A new analysis has revealed 1.2 million new homes are needed to meet the demand for property across Britain… An analysis from the Yorkshire Building...

British Woodworking Federation appoints new president

Cliff Thrumble is to join the British Woodworking Federation as the new president, it has emerged… Managing director of Boyland Windows Cliff Thrumble has been...

Barratt is the first major housebuilder to admit construction slowdown

Barratt Developments has admitted its construction plans may change due to a possible slowdown in the property market… A number of large contractors have been...

CITB funds record number of SMEs

A fund aimed at helping SMEs to provide skills and training for construction workers has supported hundreds of firms… The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB)...

Low carbon strategies used by 75 per cent of UK construction...

New research shows a significant number of UK construction firms are operating with a low carbon strategy in place… A survey from publishing and marketing...

Government moves to reassure EU construction workers

The government has made assurances over the future of EU nationals living in the UK following the vote to leave… The construction sector relies heavily...

NHF proposes two new board members

The National Housing Federation has nominated two new board members… Sean Anstee, leader of Trafford Council, and Suzanne Fitzpatrick, an academic, have been recommended by...

Scottish government identifies actions to speed up planning

Ministers have released 10 actions which will help to speed up the planning process and deliver more homes in Scotland… A new report has been...

BIM component library launched by Highways England

A new digital component library has been launched by Highways England for use on highways projects A new digital library has been launched by Highways...

Kier contract with Stoke City Council to end

A £40m a year repairs contract between Kier and Stoke-on-Trent City Council is to end… Repair work and maintenance of council housing and public buildings...

Esh Construction opens West Yorkshire operations centre

A new operations centre is to open to support Esh Construction teams across Yorkshire and the East Midlands… Esh Construction has opened a new regional...

200 communities approve Neighbourhood Plans

A new landmark has been reached, with 200 communities now approving Neighbourhood Plans, it has emerged… Support for Neighbourhood Plans has reached a major milestone,...

Construction products sales grow in second quarter

The latest trade survey has revealed the second quarter of 2016 saw growth in sales of construction products… According to new data from the latest...

Timber Frame firm sentenced for safety failings

Charges have been levied at a timber frame firm for breaching a Prohibition Notice from the Health and Safety Executive… Prosecutions have been brought against...

Commercial spaces could be the key to creating affordable homes

A new case study has suggested empty commercial spaces can be viable and attractive opportunities to create affordable homes… Charity Empty Homes has revealed the...

Rise in the number of UK construction fatalities

The number of construction worker deaths in the last year has increased, according to the latest HSE figures… Figures from the Health and Safety Executive...

Planning and Building Control Today now live!

Welcome to the July 2016 edition of PBC Today. As I write this, we are just one week on from a referendum result that has...

Scottish government gives Edinburgh’s Local Development Plan feedback

The Scottish government has given feedback on Edinburgh’s Local Development Plan, which includes details on thousands of potential new homes for the city… Feedback has...

FenestraPro Premium for Revit Version 2.1

Business Development Manager Rachel Waite discusses the launch of FenestraPro Premium for Revit Version 2.1, and what’s to come It’s a very exciting time for us...