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Government urged to abandon proposals for new infrastructure levy
The BPF has urged the Government to abandon the proposals for a new infrastructure levy and to improve the existing CIL and Section 106 instead.
Retrofit Academy launches new Careers Hub
The Retrofit Academy has launched a new Careers Hub to give retrofit contractors access to skilled workers, and provide tools for people looking to start their career in retrofit.
Weston Homes to transform £50m mixed-use development in Barking
Weston Homes and Be First London have been appointed to transform a £50m mixed-use development in Barking which will provide 147 apartments.
Jacobs join Homes England framework to accelerate housing development in England
Jacobs has recently been selected to take part in Homes England's latest Development and Regeneration Technical Services (DaRTS) Framework. The Homes England framework aims to assist the government’s efforts to accelerate housing development.
Keepmoat and HM Prison Service launch bricklaying academy to teach prisoners...
Keepmoat and the HM Prison Service are working together to create a state-of-the-art bricklaying academy, which aims to reduce reoffending crime rates.
Leeds consortium secures Green Homes Finance Accelerator for retrofit solutions
Leeds City Council, Lloyds Banking Group, and Arup have been successful in their bid for the Green Homes Finance Accelerator.
Plans submitted for 160 sustainable homes in Bolton
An application for 160 sustainable homes in Bolton split across four nearby brownfield plots have been submitted to the council by Capital&Centric.
Space technology to deliver greener homes
A specially equipped plane mounted with a thermal imaging camera flew over Leeds to capture data revealing insights into how much heat was being lost from the buildings below.
Which homes are best for boiler efficiency?
A recent study from Uswitch Boilers has revealed how property type and age can impact boiler efficiency.
Government funds 26 green finance projects to create energy-efficient homes
Homeowners will be offered a reduction in their mortgage rate in exchange for creating energy-efficient homes.
Renters’ Reform Bill to bring safer, fairer homes to 11 million...
The UK government announced the Renters' Reform Bill yesterday (17th May), which hopes to deliver on the 2019 manifesto commitment to abolish 'no fault' evictions.
New MD for Naismiths in Ben Harwood, PermaGroup picks up new...
Naismiths have acquired a new managing director in Ben Harwood; Permagroup picks up new group sales manager and Lovell Partnerships builds its North East business with three new recruits.
Construction output in the UK increases by 0.2% amid a rise...
Construction output in the UK hit a record high in March, despite poor weather conditions and weak performances in the housing and commercial sectors.
Keepmoat commences construction on closed panel timber frame homes in Northstowe
Keepmoat has begun work on a new site for 300 new homes at Northstowe, using a closed panel timber frame technique.
New regional director for Tilbury Douglas hired alongside series of appointments...
A new regional director for Tilbury Douglas has been appointed, as Honey also announces several new leadership appointments.
Properties owners must invest to meet new energy regulations
New energy regulations mean landlords may face penalties of up to £30,000 if they fail to meet EPC standards on their properties.
Nutrient neutrality and unlocking homes in the planning system
Will measures in the Budget and the government’s efforts to foster private local nutrient neutrality credit schemes be enough to unlock the estimated 120,000 homes held up by nutrient neutrality requirements? Nicola Gooch, Irwin Mitchell takes a look.
NHBC data shows a 40% decrease in new home registrations
New data from the National House Building Council (NHBC) has revealed 27,673 new homes were registered to be built in Q1 2023, a 40% decrease from last year.
6 out of 10 rental homes fail to meet government’s ambition...
A recent BBC investigation found that six out of ten UK rental homes fail to meet the proposed new standard for EPC ratings. As a result, many tenants have received over-inflated energy bills.
New campaign launched to close the heat pump skills gap
The Energy Efficiency Centre has set a target of 30,000 certified heat pump installers by 2028 to address the heat pump skills gap.
Rethinking new development for post-pandemic working habits
A new report suggests post-pandemic working habits mean the built environment sector should prepare for 40% homeworking. Greg Mitchell, executive planning director at Summix, explores the future of work.
UK companies announce new construction management roles
John Sisk & Son (Sisk), Avant Homes and Tilbury Douglas have recently announced appointments in a range of construction management roles.
Rent controls disrupt the supply of Build-to-Rent homes in Scotland
According to a new report published by the Scottish Property Federation, rent controls and political uncertainty are impacting investors' appetite to fund and deliver build-to-rent homes in Scotland.
Rental sector must scramble to meet requirements of new EPC regulations
Under new EPC regulations proposed by the government, 1.9m bedrooms in London rental properties would be unfit to let by 2028.
Retrofit skills shortage undermines plan to upgrade 19m homes
The government has set a target of bringing 19m homes up to standard by 2035. But the Spring Statement and Energy Security Day announcements contained little to make that goal a reality – and nothing to tackle the retrofit skills shortage holding back progress, says Cara Jenkinson, cities manager at Ashden.
A series of new construction projects in London have been announced
Three construction companies, Landsec, Barratt London and McGee have recently announced new construction projects in London. The new projects will see the development of new homes, green areas and commercial spaces in the capital.