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Cut your material miles with West Fraser’s home-grown panels
West Fraser's home-grown panels, SterlingOSB Zero and CaberMDF, are made from responsibly managed forests, as part of the company's commitment to making better products for a sustainable future.
Mace to deliver second phase of Manchester Airport Terminal 2 transformation
The second phase of the Terminal Transformation project at Manchester Airport will be delivered by Mace, expanding the capacity of Terminal 2.
Can timber construction help the industry achieve net zero?
Timber construction can provide a sustainable alternative to energy-intensive materials to help architects, engineers and contractors cut the industry’s carbon emissions while tackling ever-increasing demands for buildings and infrastructure, says David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK.
Industry voices praise new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
As the new Fire Safety Regulations 2022 come into force in England, industry voices have praised how the legislation will motivate compliance.
Moreton Deakin keeps a weather eye on CaberShieldPlus
A burgeoning new building company, based in West Yorkshire, is making full and effective use of West Fraser’s CaberShieldPlus to protect its floor installations from the worst of the country’s notoriously variable weather conditions.
Does the government care about the UK housing crisis?
Downgrading housebuilding targets is a bold move that could come at a cost in the midst of the UK housing crisis, says Claire Fallows, partner in the real estate team at Charles Russell Speechlys.
The Hill Group appoints Victoria Anthony as HR director
The Hill Group has appointed Victoria Anthony as HR director, where she will drive recruitment from unconventional sources to the construction workforce.
Lower Otter Restoration Project: How nature-based solutions can help us adapt...
With the world increasingly looking for ways to tackle the challenges brought about by climate change, the need for nature-based solutions to help improve our environment is more apparent than ever, explains PACCo, founders of the Lower Otter Restoration Project.
Stamp duty cuts, affordability, and the housing crisis
The government stamp duty cuts need to be in conjunction with supply-side interventions, argues Grant Westall-Reece, partner in residential development at Bidwells.
NHBC welcomes Etopia and Istidama to NHBC Accepts
Warranty and insurance provider NHBC has welcomed Etopia & Istidama to NHBC Accepts, which enables quicker assessment of a home for warranty and reduces the risk to the builder of delays in their project.
An introduction to construction management with Elecosoft
Construction projects are complex, challenging, and unpredictable. In this article, Elecosoft explains the ways in which construction management can aid construction projects in planning, management, and coordination.
November PMI data shows slump in construction growth and business optimism
November PMI data shows a marginal rise in overall construction output, but the lowest business optimism for over two years.
Sean Ellis appointed as non-executive director at Dominvs Group
Sean Ellis is the third senior non-executive director to be appointed to the Dominvs board, following the appointments of Martin Meech and Martin Samworth earlier this year.
Re-imagining BIM: How homebuilders can go beyond the handover pack
How do housebuilders respond to the growing digital sophistication of their buyers - and how can re-imagining BIM and construction tech help? Nigel Walley of Chimni takes a look.
Planning’s role in solving the social housing crisis and tackling homelessness
The Big Issue revealed that at least 30,000 people in England have been on a social housing waiting list for over a decade. Right to Buy, demolitions, and lack of new properties by local authorities have led to a social housing crisis, explains Liberty Mallon.
Over half of UK adults would consider the energy efficiency of...
Over half of consumers consider the environmental impact and energy efficiency of a property before renting or buying, British Land has found.
Building Safety Levy contribution could halt construction if not paid, Government...
The government has set out Building Safety Levy proposals on how developers would pay to fix unsafe buildings and the penalties for not doing so.
Why has the adoption of MMC at scale in the housing...
Paul Nash, construction consultant, Jansons Property, explores why the adoption of MMC at scale within the housing sector failed to materialise and what needs to change for this to happen.
Autumn Statement must deliver on new homes market certainty
In anticipation of Thursday's Autumn Statement, calls have renewed from the housebuilding sector to ensure market stability and deliver new homes for the UK.
BIM software market growth will stay resilient against unsettled economy
New research data from Cambashi’s BIM report, suggests that growth of the BIM software market will prove resilient against a mixed economic backdrop.
Can operational savings offset construction material cost increases?
In this article, Elecosoft explores how operational savings can offset material cost increases and how BIM empowers construction companies to model the impact of materials, techniques and processes.
Affordable housing must be a priority of the Autumn Statement, says...
As the latest chancellor's Autumn Statement approaches, industry voices are asking how it can boost the delivery of affordable housing.
Building offsite’s zero carbon toolkit
A mix of materials should form the offsite sector’s zero carbon toolkit, argues Sam Hart, head of Modern Methods of Construction at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation.
Growth Plan: Investment Zones and meeting housing need
Following the government’s “fiscal event”, Matthew Spry of Lichfields examines the key policy announcements on Investment Zones and meeting the housing need.
4D BIM: What does it mean and what are the...
4D planning and BIM are becoming prominent in the delivery and management of the built environment. In this article, Elecosoft explores the benefits of 4D BIM and why it is vital to success.
Getting housing planning reform wrong could do ‘serious damage’, warns CPS
A new report by CPS has examined the arguments for housing planning reforms and warns of potential negative impacts on housing targets and the economy.