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A call to arms – modern methods of construction for all
There are lots of reasons not to start engaging with modern methods of construction (MMC). Too risky, too expensive, too many unknowns, too much else to do. Especially if you’re a smaller housing provider.
112 specialist firms appointed to £120m Consultants Framework
Fusion21 has revealed the 112 successful suppliers appointed to its £120m national Consultants Framework to support more than 100 projects a year.
50 companies appointed to £3.6bn National Highways renewals deal
National Highways has appointed 50 supply chain partners to deliver up to £3.6bn worth of renewals to England’s motorways and major A roads.
Michael Gove appointed as new housing secretary
Michael Gove has been named the new minister for housing, communities and local government, replacing Robert Jenrick who was removed from the role.
Start your retrofit journey here
270,000 homes need to be retrofitted every year until 2035 to meet the government's Clean Growth Strategy. Gary Cawley, director of CPC, explores what you can do to start your retrofit journey.
Elecosoft launches Powerproject Collaboration Cloud
Great construction work should never be held up by poor project management. To help companies deliver more projects on schedule, within budget, stress-free, Elecosoft has launched Powerproject Collaboration Cloud.
British Offsite to deliver 4,000 MMC homes per year
Following a £35m investment from Weston Group, British Offsite has officially launched to deliver 4,000 homes per year and revolutionise the MMC residential market.
‘Sector needs help’: Materials shortage hampers housebuilding
The materials shortage is halting the government’s housebuilding and construction ambitions and the sector needs help, warns the National Federation of Builders (NFB).
The future of housebuilding and construction
In this new ebook, the Access Group argues that the lack of supply, when combined with emerging challenges and barriers at home and internationally, mean the construction industry must now accept that the old ways of working alone are not going to solve the problem.
Construction underway on £7m Lincoln affordable housing project
Willmott Dixon has started construction of 42 new homes comprising 32 two to four-bedroom houses, four two-bedroom bungalows and six one-bedroom apartments.
Homes England launches new land disposal approachÂ
Housebuilders of all sizes will find it easier than ever to access Homes England land, with the launch of the new delivery partner dynamic purchasing system (DPS).
Supply chain pressures threaten to derail construction projects
Severe supply chain pressures restrain purchasing activity and building projects in August, as 68% of construction companies reported even longer delivery times for materials compared to July.
HS2 begins work on Old Curzon Street Station refurb
HS2 Ltd has begun work on the major restoration project to restore the Grade 1 listed Old Curzon Street Station in Birmingham.
Materials and labour shortages threaten subcontractors’ recovery
Subcontractors across the UK are struggling to take advantage of the economy reopening, as rising costs and lack of availability of raw materials threatens business.
Government injects £8.6bn for affordable housing
The government has allocated £8.6bn for affordable housing over the next five years to deliver around 119,000 homes.
HS2 confirms jobs boost for West Midlands and Crewe
New research has found that the construction of HS2 is expected to support over 4,000 more jobs than previously forecast – including a boost of almost 1,500 more jobs on the section between the West Midlands and Crewe.
Vital Human Resources to supply frontline labour for Network Rail
Vital Human Resources, part of the Morson Group, has secured a £150m contract to supply Network Rail with strategic and operational roles over the next five years.
Willmott Dixon lands £9m Broadland Food Innovation Centre
Willmott Dixon has secured a £9.1m contract to deliver the Broadland Food Innovation Centre, a joint venture between Broadland District Council and the New Anglia LEP.
Construction output falls for third consecutive month
Monthly construction output dropped below pre-pandemic levels for the third consecutive month in June by 1.3%, according to the latest ONS figures.
Modular housebuilder to produce 5,000 homes a year
A new steel frame modular housebuilder, CoreHaus, opened its first factory last week intending to build 5000 new homes a year within the next five years.
A new approach to support mental health in construction
A consistent approach to supporting construction workers’ mental health is the goal of a new initiative led by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and CITB.
Flying the flag for digital transformation in construction
BIM has changed and evolved so much over the years, but the UK cannot rest on its laurels if it is to uphold its reputation as world leaders, says Sean Keyes, managing director at Sutcliffe.
Wates completes £79.7m Royal College of Surgeons regeneration
Wates Construction has handed over work on the £79.7m renovation of Royal College of Surgeons of England’s (RCS England) new headquarters in London.
Net zero: COP26 is not the final destination
We should be proud of our net zero efforts, but we must not rest on our laurels, argues Andy Mitchell, co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).
Hunt begins for developers to deliver £1.5bn new build framework
Housing developers are now able to apply for a new four-year, £1.5bn new build framework to deliver public sector projects.
HS2 shows equality, diversity and inclusion standards remain high
HS2’s annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report for 2020/21 shows that it continues to play a leading role in driving best practice across the country.