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Vistry buys Countryside Properties for £1.25bn
Vistry buys Countryside Properties in a deal worth £1.25bn, adding to Vistry Group's existing brands including Bovis Homes and Linden Homes.
Making the stars align for building net zero carbon homes
As AIMCH, the UKs flagship collaborative R&D project, whose aim has been to develop, trial and scale up industrialised housing techniques ends, Stewart Dalgarno, its project director, reflects on its achievements and predicts what’s next on the agenda for building net zero carbon homes.
David Jervis appointed as group MD for Burrington Estates
David Jervis has been appointed as Group Managing Director as Mark Edworthy and Paul Scantlebury, original company founders of Burrington Estates, step away
Richard Bagnall appointed as Hayfield Human Resources Manager
The Solihull-based housebuilder has appointed Richard Bagnall as the new Hayfield Human Resources Manager, as it prepares to deliver 500 homes in middle England.
July Construction PMI shows decline in output but increase in jobs...
Findings from the July Construction PMI indicate a strong rate of jobs growth but a reduction in UK construction output for the first time since early 2021.
How is modular technology helping institutions to build greener portfolios?
Modular technology solutions will be vital in helping institutions build greener portfolios, says Andrew Shepherd, managing director of modular housebuilder TopHat.
Has the time for UK modular housing finally come?
Make UK Modular launched in December 2021 as the voice of volumetric modular housebuilders. Head of policy Steve Cole discusses the state of play for the sector and the outlook for delivering greener, faster, better homes.
JV North appoints appoints modular contractors to MMC framework lot
North West housebuilding consortium, JV North has appointed eight modular contractors to its £560m modern methods of construction framework lot.
Tracking the progress of the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill
Edward Clarke and Jennie Baker of Lichfields examine the state of play with the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill as it makes its way through Parliament.
Barratt Developments North East appoints Steven Ball as sales director
Barratt Developments North East has appointed Steven Ball to its board of directors as sales director.
Kier & Housing Growth Partnership announce joint residential sites venture
Kier Property and Housing Growth Partnership have announced a joint venture to develop residential sites across the UK.
Insurance building repairs – dealing with change, uncertainty and challenge
Peter Wassell, technical director at Sedgwick, shares insight into the latest Building Repair Costs review which looks at the issues that could potentially impact the cost of building repairs over the months ahead.
Can the development industry deliver the EV mandate in new homes?
Stuart Irvine, senior director of planning at Turley, discusses how the government’s EV mandate in new development could work in practice.
Construction in 2022: How your company can avoid pitfalls ahead
The industry weathered the storm in 2021 - but it is far from plain sailing ahead. Access Construction looks at the pitfalls that await construction in 2022 and what not to do in order to not just survive but thrive.
Right to Buy Scheme: What do new legislations mean for the...
This week (9 June 2022), Boris Johnson announced an extension to the Right to Buy Scheme, but what does this mean for the current UK housing crisis? PBC Today explains.
How net zero town centres will help to decarbonise the wider...
Start local, think global — delivering net-zero town centres is the essential first step in helping people decarbonise their wider community, explains Andrea Arnall, director of planning at Turley.
Living Space make a trio of in-house appointments
Affordable housing specialist Living Space has made a trio of in-house appointments, prior to a number of new site starts.
How to accelerate the move to modern methods of construction (MMC)
The triple impact of the ever-increasing sustainability agenda, skills shortages, and the rising cost of materials calls for the construction industry to take modern methods of construction (MMC) seriously, Lee Wingate, associate director at McBains explains.
How digital software can drive sustainability in construction
Justin Moule, CEO of cloud construction software business Eque2 says digital software can drive sustainability in construction and win more business. Here he explains why.
BRE pilot scheme will test net zero homes in time for...
The BRE pilot scheme, in partnership with Croudace Homes, will evaluate the impact of net zero homes ahead of the Future Homes Standard.
Build-Zone renews two ‘A’ Rated insurance binders
Build-Zone has renewed two ‘A’ Rated insurance binders with AXA XL and Fidelis Underwriting Limited / Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC, enabling them to continue to write Inherent Defects Insurance (IDI) and Structural Warranty business in the UK and Ireland.
Why public sector procurement holds many of the keys to levelling...
Values-based procurement has a crucial part to play in driving economic equity. LHC Group interim chief executive Elaine Elkington explains why, exploring the role of public sector procurement in delivering quality housing for all and supporting a more diverse supply chain for social landlords.
Social value goes to the very heart of the built environment’s...
Following the publication of its new social value toolkit, UKGBC's Simon McWhirter discusses the growing focus on social value in the industry and why it must be integrated throughout any built environment project.
New Unite students accommodation in Manchester announced
New Unite Students accommodation in Manchester announced, following a £64.58 million upgrade across three of its Manchester properties.
Balfour Beatty appoints Jo Gilroy as UK director of sustainability
Balfour Beatty has appointed Jo Gilroy as the new UK director of sustainability, who will be responsible for driving forward Balfour Beatty’s sustainability strategy, as well as reporting the Group’s performance against the bold targets and ambitions set out in its “Building New Futures” sustainability strategy.
Why reducing construction waste is key to achieving net zero
With the UK 2050 net zero target in mind, it is time to think and talk more about reducing construction waste, says Irina Leigh, production innovation architect at L&Q.