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green belt

Developers could be given the go ahead to build on green...

A government initiative that would enable developers to build on parts of the UK’s green belt is expected to go ahead next month
regeneration

Derelict land in Edinburgh to get £35m regeneration

Regeneration is set to take place on a derelict piece of land in North Sighthill, Edinburgh as contracts for a £35m scheme are finalised
Autumn Statement

Autumn Statement reveals housing delivery investment

Housing, infrastructure and transport gain significant investment following the government’s Autumn Statement
construction skills shortage

Brexit could result in construction skills shortage says SMP

The Society of Mortgage Professionals has warned leaving the EU could lead to a critical construction skills shortage
autumn statement

Autumn Statement: what can the construction sector expect?

This afternoon the government will lay out its plans in its Autumn Statement, with housing and infrastructure expected to be a key focus
Funding needed for housing crisis

Allow councils to borrow to alleviate housing crisis

Allowing local authorities to borrow to build homes could both help tackle the housing crisis and mitigate any emerging economic uncertainty, the Federation of...
Achieving efficient energy use

The Assured Performance Process for energy use

The Assured Performance Process for efficient energy use reduces the performance risk and protects the reputation of developers and local authorities

Scot JCB achieves record sales

Construction and farm machinery supplier Scot JCB has revealed it achieved record sales in the latest year.

The housebuilder’s challenge: a realistic target?

74 percent of housebuilders think the government’s aim of building a million homes during the current Parliament is unachievable. Gwyn Roberts, Homes and Communities Leader at BRE Global examines what can be done to make this target a reality
housing shortage

State of the Nation – A housing shortage

In addressing the continuing issue of a housing shortage, Richard Ogden, Chairman of Buildoffsite is still waiting for a modern, innovative approach to delivering the homes that the UK needs.
cavity wall insulation

Full-fill cavity wall insulation and exposure to wind-driven rain

The use of full-fill cavity wall insulation in areas of very severe exposure to wind-driven rain requires a professional approach as explained by Knauf Insulation.

European builders welcome in the UK post-Brexit

Ministers say European builders will still have a role to play in meeting the one million homes target after Brexit.
Secured by Design

Secured by Design – reducing crime by good design

Secured by Design is a national police project which aims to improve the physical security of a home.

The blame game: is the planning process causing the housing crisis?

Joanne Farrar, Technical Director of Planning, Atkins discusses whether challenges in the planning system are really to blame for the housing crisis.

FMB welcomes Labour ‘interventionists’ policy on housing finance

The Federation of Master Builders has said Labour’s ‘interventionists’ policy on housing finance would be welcomed During Labour’s conference Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell highlighted the...
domestic air quality

A spotlight on domestic air quality

Domestic air quality is put in the spotlight to deliver better outcomes for consumers – a White Paper by Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive of the Property Care Association
housing supply

Housing supply challenge: More than just a planning issue

The challenge of meeting the UK’s housing supply targets is more than just a problem for the planning sector, according to BLP Insurance’s Kim...

DCLG releases Planning Application Statistics

The DCLG has released figures relating to the number of planning applications made in the second quarter of this year New figures have been released...

Barratt sees 21 per cent profit jump post-Brexit

Barratt Developments reveals a profit jump, despite Brexit concerns in the construction sector… Housebuilder Barratt Developments has shaken off concerns that it could have felt...

Planning and the Private Rented Sector

 Tom Hyde, Senior Consultant at Nexus Planning discusses the importance of the private rented sector in tackling the housing crisis and the role of...

Parliament launches Neighbourhood Planning Bill

The Neighbourhood Planning Bill, which aims to speed up the process while supporting housebuilding, has gone before parliament… Housing and Planning Minister Gavin Barwell said...

Collaboration could solve skills shortage

A new report has said effective teamwork between house builders and subcontractors could be the key to solving the skills crisis.

Brexit has not impacted Redrow sales but the planning process remains...

Chairman of housebuilding firm Redrow has said the vote to leave the EU had not impacted sales, but warned the planning process is difficult Despite...

Government under pressure to publish energy efficiency review

Labour MP Steve McCabe has called on the government to publish the long-overdue energy efficiency review.

Plans submitted for Leicestershire housing development

A planning application to construct hundreds of new homes in Leicestershire has been submitted by housing developer Persimmon Planning permission has been submitted to build...

iApply helps keep Britain building through uncertain times

New technologies such as iApply help to keep the planning applications process running with efficiency says Chris Kendall, Digital Strategy Lead at Idox In the...