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How MMC can support the housing sector post-Covid
The AIMCH project will host a webinar to share key insights on the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) in the housing sector post Covid-19.
IoT in housing: The time is now
Following a world-first agreement to install real-time monitors in thousands of social homes in Renfrewshire, iOpt founder and managing director Dane Ralston says it is now time for IoT adoption in housing to become the “new normal”.
Mulbury and Great Places to deliver £11m housing scheme in Shaw
Residential developer Mulbury has agreed a deal with Great Places Housing Group to deliver 65 new homes in Shaw, Greater Manchester.
Plans in for £69m housing scheme in Crewe
Regeneration group Torus and developer Mulbury have submitted plans to build 400 new homes on a site in Leighton, near Crewe.
Wates to focus on housing and offsite manufacturing
Wates has unveiled a series of organisational changes, including a major commitment to housing and an intensified focus on design and offsite manufacturing.
How Covid-19 could influence London’s new housing design guidance
Luke Sumnall, planner at Turley, discusses how coronavirus may lead to significant alterations in the emerging housing design guidance for London.
L&G commits to net-zero carbon housing
Legal & General has announced it is going to make its new housing stock net-zero carbon enabled by 2030, this will be implemented in a phased approach across all its homes.
Covid-19 is ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to tackle global climate crisis
Covid-19 could be an historic turning point in tackling the global climate crisis, says the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), as it calls on ministers to seize the opportunity.
New offsite framework to boost MMC in social housing
Building Better has chosen Procurement for Housing (PfH) to develop a procurement framework for offsite manufacturing to build at least 500 new homes.
Councils call on housing secretary to stop ‘speculative’ development
With work on many local development sites at a standstill, East and West Sussex local authorities and Brighton & Hove City Council have written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government asking for urgent steps to curb ‘speculative and unplanned development’.
Actis welcomes housing minister’s MMC ambition post-Covid
An ambition by housing minister Christopher Pincher to embrace Modern Methods of Construction to help the UK recover economically from the impact of Covid-19 has been welcomed by Actis.
Advanced Manufacture in Construction to ramp up West Midlands housing
An Advanced Manufacture in Construction (AMC) advisory group has been formed by the WMCA to ramp up the delivery quality housing at pace and scale.
Hackitt praises construction industry response to Covid-19 crisis
The construction industry has demonstrated it is “capable of massive change at pace” and is able to dump old practices quickly “without compromising safety or quality” amid Covid-19, says Dame Judith Hackitt.
How timber frame and offsite construction meet housing demand
Simon Horn discusses why offsite construction utilising timber frame as the external wall fabric and overall structural solution is key to meeting sustainability targets.
Reskinning as a solution to London’s housing shortage
Reskinning existing buildings could provide affordable housing for the capital at a faster rate without the negative impacts of demolition that can undermine the benefits of new builds. Richard Hyams of architect astudio takes a look.
Construction restarts on affordable housing scheme in Kidderminster
Construction work is set to restart on the former Victoria Carpets Sports Ground in Kidderminster after work was halted due to Covid-19.
Mid Group wins affordable housing scheme in Bristol
Clarion Housing Group has exchanged contracts with Mid Group to construct 152 new affordable homes near River Avon in Bristol.
How modular housing can launch a self-build boom
Built & Spaces director Steve Wilkie discusses how modular housebuilding could be the answer to the UK’s self-build boom.
Esther McVey ousted from housing minister role
As part of the prime minister's cabinet reshuffle, Esther McVey has been removed from her role as housing minister.
HoME: New coalition to tackle the accessible housing “timebomb”
A new coalition of campaigning organisations and housing associations are demanding action to ensure all new homes are accessible and adaptable.
Rogue landlord fined £20,000 for breaching housing regulations
The rogue landlord, George Lindsay, 55, from Erdington, has been prosecuted and fined £20,000 after failing to obtain a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) license.
Housing and support for the elderly and disabled in Ryde
Ryde Village, the extra care housing scheme, will offer elderly and disabled people housing and support, maximising their independence and quality of life.
Time to tackle ‘timebomb’ in lack of suitable housing
Ten organisations from across the housing and charity sectors have warned of a crisis in the provision of suitable housing for older and disabled people as they launch a new coalition to campaign for accessible homes.
UK’s housing with care sector could save NHS millions
Driven by demographic changes and a chance to invest responsibly, billions of pounds are set to pour into the UK’s emerging housing with care sector, according to the Later Living: Housing with Care guide.
The upsides of downsizing for the housing market
Incentivising downsizing may provide benefits for young and old generations alike. However, says Phil Harris, director at BLP Insurance, much needs to be done to provide suitable housing options.
Joint venture unlocks biggest brownfield housing site in the region
The joint venture between Sandwell Council and WMCA, unlocks the biggest brownfield housing site in the region, helping to reduce pressure on the green belt.