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Modular homes unveiled at L&G’s Portholme scheme in Selby
Legal & General Modular Homes has unveiled its new modular show homes at its Portholme scheme in Selby.
ICW Group: Building towards better times ahead
Despite the very significant challenges of the past year, ICW Group has delivered a robust performance in 2021, charting one of the busiest periods on record for the group.
ISG secures win through Pagabo’s major works framework
ISG has been appointed to deliver the new Bishop’s Stortford High School via a major works framework with Pagabo.
Homes England begins search for three non-executive directors
Following the appointment of new chief executive, Peter Denton, Homes England is now looking to expand its leadership team by adding up to three new non-executive directors.
CLC joins calls for visa review amid HGV drivers shortage
The CLC has called for a review of the occupations eligible for a visa and an immediate update to the shortage occupations list to include HGV drivers.
Countryside adopts artificial intelligence proximity cameras
Countryside is the first UK developer to implement Safety Shield artificial intelligence collision avoidance technology across its sites.
Construction output expands at fastest pace since June 1997
Construction activity expanded at the fastest rate since 1997 in June, largely thanks to a sharp rise in new orders, according to the latest PMI data.
Go-ahead for Scotland’s largest net zero housing scheme
Plans to deliver Scotland’s largest net zero housing development in Edinburgh have been given the green light by city planners.
How important is mobile reporting on the modern construction site?
The evolution of technology has given way to the world of mobile reporting. So why is it important on the modern construction site? The Access Group investigates the vital roles mobile reporting now plays.
Is it time to incentivise MMC?
It's widely accepted that MMC represent the future of volume housebuilding and are a key part of the solution that will enable the sector to hit big sustainability and net-zero targets. Yet significant barriers remain before it's truly viable on the scale at which our biggest housebuilders operate. Ian Atkinson, partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, examines those barriers and explain why incentives could be the answer to accelerating use of these modern methods.
Plans in for next phase of Rivington Chase development
Bellway Homes has submitted plans to build 207 new homes as part of the next phase of the £262m Rivington Chase redevelopment.
The future of UK housing and the construction industry
In this article, The Access Group talks about the future of UK housing and the construction industry, and explores how housebuilders can prepare as we look ahead.
5 challenges the construction industry is facing in 2021
Being in the construction industry is an endless battle between pleasing the client and facing external challenges. As we now approach the end of the last round of lockdown restrictions (hopefully), The Access Group takes a look at the challenges in the construction industry in 2021.
Construction delays and material shortages due to Covid-19
With material shortages and price increases currently affecting the construction industry, Simon Dunkling of Arbicon warns of the importance for contractors, subcontractors and building employers to check their construction contract provisions and protect themselves against the impact of Covid-19.
Countryside financial boss leaves for Barratt Developments
Barratt Developments has appointed Mike Scott as its new executive director and chief financial officer, his start date will be announced in due course.
Why local authorities need to stop halting planning in its tracks
Shruti Trivedi, partner and planning solicitor at Roythornes Solicitors, explains how policy-driven rather than pragmatic local authority decisions are delaying progress for businesses, communities and the UK economy.
Former Crest Nicholson boss appointed as CFO of ilke Homes
ilke Homes has appointed Patrick Bergin, former Crest Nicholson chief executive, as its new chief financial officer.
Plans in for major carbon neutral development
Architect GSSArchitecture has submitted plans for a carbon neutral development between Bedford and Luton, which includes the delivery of 3,850 homes.
North west logistics scheme gets the green light
Symmetry Park Wigan, a strategic logistics scheme on Junction 25 of the M6, has been given the green light.
NHBC announces winners of Pride in the Job Awards 2021
The NHBC has announced this year’s winners of its flagship Pride in the Job Awards, recognising site managers who have achieved the highest standards in housebuilding across the UK.
Living Space Housing appoints new project manager
Living Space Housing has appointed Martin Gaffney as a project manager to head up the delivery of its flagship Malvern Oaks development in Cradley, Herefordshire.
Construction output drops by 2% in April after strong growth in...
Construction output dropped by 2% in April 2021 following a strong increase in March, as both new work and repairs and maintenance levels fall.
Government’s planning reforms ‘lack detail’
The housing, communities and local government committee has warned that the government's proposed planning system reforms 'lack detail'.
New Homes Quality Code launched for consultation
The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) has published its draft New Homes Quality Code to help address gaps in existing protections for new build customers.
2021 building materials shortage: What is the price of building materials?
Covid-19, Brexit and booming demand are combining to drive up prices for the essential materials the UK’s construction sector desperately needs. Bluebeam takes a look at the 2021 building materials shortage.
World Environment Day: NHBC Foundation launches biodiversity report
NHBC Foundation celebrates World Environment Day (5 June) with the launch of its recent publication, ‘Biodiversity in New Housing Developments’.