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‘Critical industrial land shortage’ reports Independent Commission
Independent experts have warned of chronic industrial land shortage and inflated rent prices in the capital, in a new Industrial Land Commission report.
Free grant and support scheme to help SME construction businesses to...
A recent report from the House of Lords has highlighted a “collapse” in construction industry participation by SMEs. I-Construct offers a range of opportunities to help businesses in the sector – and its supply chain – to grow.
Pod accommodation: A solution to the homelessness crisis?
As rough sleeping continues to rise year on year, a solution has never been more urgent. The homelessness crisis is a tough problem to crack, but modular pod accommodation may just be the answer we’ve been searching for, PBC Today explains.
Brick laying robot secures NHBC Accepts accreditation
Construction Automation, creator of the Automatic Brick Laying Robot (ABLR), has received NHBC Accepts approval.
Meeting housing demand report calls for gov to act on housing...
The Lords Built Environment Committee has published its Meeting housing demand report and calls on the Government to act on planning, SMEs and housing for the elderly to address the housing crisis.
Gove cracks down on UK cladding crisis
Michael Gove has warned developers that they must pay to fix the UK cladding crisis, as he overhauls the government’s approach to building safety.
Supply crisis: How to tackle the shortage of building materials
Parm Bhangal, managing director, Bhangals Construction Consultants, has urged for patience and understanding as the industry tackles the building materials shortage and price inflation crisis.
Two-thirds of councils say their infrastructure is under ‘excessive’ pressure
Two-thirds of councils are facing severe pressure on their infrastructure and urge the government to rapidly implement a new strategic planning model as part of reforms to closer align housebuilding and infrastructure in county areas, a new report suggests.
How HBS Group Southern always stay one step ahead
Charles Bull, group operations director at HBS Group Southern explores how granular and real-time insights have allowed the subcontractor to put customers first and stay one step ahead of the competition.
Ensuring planning reform delivers the right quality and quantity of homes
Paul Nash, Construction Consultant for Jansons Property, recently joined Housing Minister, Christopher Pincher MP, and a panel of experts from the built environment professional bodies, to discuss planning reform and its role in delivering the right quality and quantity of homes.
Future product availability remains uncertain, reports CLC
John Newcomb and Peter Caplehorn, co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group, have released a statement regarding future product availability in the industry.
A digital engineering approach to sustainable housing
Ian Risk, chief technology officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation, believes digital engineering must be at the heart of building design if the industry is to succeed in meeting net zero goals while addressing the housing crisis.
How to handle building material shortages with cost value reconciliation
Kate Waterfield, marketing manager at the Access Group, explores how to handle material shortages in construction with cost value reconciliation (CVR).
Torus appoints 28 organisations to consultancy framework
Housing developer Torus has appointed 28 new members to its consultancy framework, increasing access to affordable homes across the Northwest of England.
Hybrid working to influence new build housing in 2022
A survey from LABC Warranty has revealed that more than a third of builders and developers plan to include work-from-home study rooms or areas in new build housing from 2022, as hybrid working rises.
Modern methods of construction as a solution to UK social housing
Andrew Shepherd, managing director at TopHat, looks at modular housing as a solution to the UK social housing supply deficit.
COP26 construction: A rundown of week one
As the first week of the COP26 summit draws to a close and world leaders come together to tackle climate change head-on, we take a look at what week one of COP26 means for the future of the construction industry.
Construction growth picks up despite widespread supply shortages
UK construction growth remained much softer in October than the 24-year high seen in June, as businesses report widespread supply constraints and rapidly increasing purchase prices.
Homes England partners with net zero housebuilder
Homes England has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Etopia Group to deliver a zero-carbon homes revolution across Britain.
Willmott Dixon begins Doncaster affordable housing scheme
Wilmott Dixon has begun construction work for Doncaster Council on three new affordable housing developments across the borough, as part of the next phase of the Council House Build Programme.
Plans approved for next stage of £262m Rivington Chase scheme
Bellway Homes has been given the green light by Bolton Council to deliver 205 new homes as part of the next phase Rivington Chase regeneration scheme.
Unlocking the potential of the UK’s homegrown timber
Sam Hart, innovation manager at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) explores the research projects, innovation initiatives and prototypes harnessing the power of homegrown timber.
Demand for detached homes rises as homeowners seek more space
Detached houses now make up the largest proportion of new home registrations in the UK, as demand for more space rises, according to new data by NHBC.
Digitised modular design will set you free
Digitisation has freed modular from outdated preconceptions of prefabricated construction and offers an opportunity to deliver attractive, good quality housebuilding that meets design codes, regulations and environmental regulations, says Chris Hartiss RIBA, design director at Modulous.
Modern homes require modern solutions
Tackling the housing crisis requires innovation and the willingness to do things differently.
Modular and beautiful design: The architect’s view
Modular construction and MMC are not only helping to achieve sustainable, efficient and attractive design in housing; they are leading the way, writes Jo Cowen, CEO of Jo Cowen Architects.