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Over 500 jobs up for grabs at ilke Homes
Recruitment specialist, Michael Page is recruiting for over 500 new jobs at modular housing specialist ilke Homes across North Yorkshire.
Unlocking the value of MMC for social housing
Tony Woods, technical manager at LHC, explains how sector collaboration can help social housing providers to fully embrace MMC.
Construction growth slows as industry hit by rapid cost inflation
Construction growth slowed in September, as a ‘perfect storm’ continues to hamper availability of materials and labour across the UK.
Bouygues secures £70m first phase of Pentre Awel scheme
Carmarthenshire County Council has chosen Bouygues UK to design and build zone one of its Pentre Awel development.
CSIC appoints three industry experts to governance board
Ainslie McLaughlin, Michaela Sullivan and Karyn Watt have joined the CSIC governance board to help drive innovation across Scotland’s built environment and support the sector’s sustainable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
NHBC report gives housebuilders direction on electric vehicle chargingÂ
The NHBC Foundation has published a new report looking at one of the critical aspects that housebuilders and developers will need to consider as the UK aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Premier Modular achieves BOPAS accreditation
Premier Modular has achieved BOPAS accreditation for its modular living solutions, after its expansion into the residential sector.
Could bacteria develop a new type of eco-friendly plasterboard?
Researchers at the University of Bath are exploring whether the natural properties of bacteria could develop a new type of environmentally friendly plasterboard.
Why commonly accepted solutions to solve the housing crisis won’t cut...
Peter Bill, author of Broken Homes and a former housebuilder, explores why commonly accepted solutions to fix the housing crisis just won’t work, and offers up his own suggestions that defy conventional wisdom.
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.
Green light for new eco village in Cambridge
Saunders’ eco-innovation business village centred on sustainable construction, cycling and walking has won unanimous planning approval.
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.
Norbord Europe joins wood-based panel specialists West Fraser
Norbord Europe has joined the West Fraser organisation, manufacturers of engineered wood-based panel products.
Modular homes and the global housing crisis: A step in the...
During the peak of the pandemic, more than 3.9 billion people were told to stay at home by their governments, according to research by the UN’s Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner. But, what if you don’t have a home to stay in? Modular construction could be the answer, explains Birgit Linnamae, CEO of Kodasema.
Supply partnership enables continued production of SIPs Garden Rooms
JML SIPs and Hemsec’s supply partnership has enabled continued production of high-quality SIPs-built Garden Rooms.
Initial spurt of construction activity hits the rocks
UK construction recovery slowed in July, as raw material supply shortages and shrinking subcontractor availability impacts the industry.
Bouygues begins work on Camden estate redevelopment
Bouygues UK has been appointed by the London Borough of Camden to deliver the part-redevelopment of the Maitland Park Estate with 119 new homes.
Premier Guarantee reports strongest ever first half
Structural Warranty provider Premier Guarantee continues along its path to a strong Covid-19 recovery with another successful quarter reported.
NHBC celebrates first year of NHBC Accepts
Marking the first anniversary of NHBC Accepts, the service has now accepted a range of products and systems, which over the course of the year have helped in the delivery of more than 5,000 innovative new homes across the UK.
Report urges Government and housebuilders to accelerate MMC
A new report has urged Government and housebuilders to create more UK homes using modular construction in a bid to meet housing targets.
New net gain tool to help industry deliver sustainable projects
WSP, Ecosystems Knowledge Network, and Northumbria University have launched a new net gain measurement tool to help built environment professionals play a greater part in nature recovery and climate resilience.
L&G secures Kent site to deliver 153 modular homes
Legal & General Modular Homes has partnered with Town & Country Housing to acquire a site in Broadstairs, Kent for the development of 153 modular homes.
Self-isolating workers amplify building materials shortage
Self-isolating drivers, price inflations and uncertainty regarding deliveries are all exacerbating the ongoing construction material shortages, warn industry leaders.
Real-time insights: Accelerating a new era of smarter construction
Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor, senior director of EMEA at Procore, looks at how unlocking real-time insight can better harness data and accelerate a new era of smarter construction.
ADEPT: Why we need a radical new housing policy
In May 2021, the ADEPT published a new Housing Policy Position, calling for a radical, far-reaching national housing policy to be introduced. Paula Hewitt, the new president of ADEPT, explains why.
NHBC data reveals new home registrations hit 14-year high
According to NHBC, registrations peaked at a 14-year high to 46,452 homes in Q2 2021, demonstrating that supply is increasing rapidly, as housebuilders and developers respond to the strong demand for new homes.