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Covid-19: New home registrations drop by 23%
Covid-19 caused the number of new homes registrations by UK housebuilders to plunge by 23% in 2020, according to the NHBC.
NHBC: Looking ahead to 2021
NHBC commercial director David Campbell looks back at an extraordinary year – his first at the organisation – and what 2021 may have in store…
Mind the Gap: Construction projects and people
New research examines the North-South divide in construction projects and jobs as output in infrastructure and housebuilding rebounds from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Building confidence with accurate project costing
Construction is playing a leading role in the UK’s economic recovery but in an uncertain world, accurately forecasting costs and keeping them on track can be tricky. With new opportunities on the cards, forward-thinking firms are using digital technology, including estimating software, to win more tenders and improve the profitability of projects, as Andy Day, estimating, take off & surveying software consultant from Access Construction, explains.
New-build housing: A question of quality?
The issue of quality control has existed in the housing market for many years, Darren Graham, marketing manager at Viewpoint, explores technology’s role in new-build housing quality.
Now is the time for timber: Looking ahead to 2021
With current events moving so rapidly, it’s hard to make predictions about what the future holds for the construction industry. Nevertheless, Andrew Orriss from the Structural Timber Association gives his views on the key priorities for the timber and MMC sectors in the coming months.
Major shift needed to increase UK uptake of MMC
Architect Lukas Thiel of White London Studio compares the rise of Modern Methods of Construction in Sweden and the UK, the difference with traditional building and calls for a clear vision for their successful adoption.
How has 2020 changed the MMC industry
The events of 2020 have required many to reconsider their business models at an astronomical rate. Jamie Parr, director & founder of BD Solutions, explains how this has changed the way the construction industry is working and the effect this is having on the growing MMC sector.
The evolution of Modern Methods of Construction
An in-depth new NHBC Foundation report on how the role of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) within the housebuilding industry has evolved has just been released. The organisation’s head of standards, research and innovation, Richard Smith, talks through the key findings.
Offsite construction: A vital weatherproofing tool in meeting housing targets
John Smith, technical director at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, discusses the benefits of offsite timber building systems in the face of potential weather-enforced downtime on-site.
Forging a stronger building industry
At the end of 2020, Federation of Master Builders members elected Jan Etchells as the organisation’s new national president, the first woman to take on the role. Here, Jan sets out the priorities for her two-year term at this challenging time for the SME building industry.
Jenrick confirms he won’t call in Hillingdon Gardens scheme
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick will not call in Inland Homes’ plans for the 514-home Hillingdon Gardens scheme in west London.
NHBC MMC report to fuel construction industry change
NHBC Foundation has revealed an in-depth report on how the role of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has evolved within the house-building industry has just been released.
Brick by brick: The role of modular in meeting the housing...
Homes England’s Affordable Homes Programme could prove a step-change in the mainstream adoption of modular and offsite construction. Jahanara Hussain and Sarah Hale of UK law firm TLT examine what needs to happen to de-risk modular and secure its future.
Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration gains £75m funding boost
Purfleet-on-Thames has received £75m from central government to support the regeneration of its town centre.
UK construction sector continues to recover in December
The UK construction sector continued to bounce back in December, but stretched supply chains and delays at UK ports resulted in the fastest rate of input cost inflation since April 2019.
Go-ahead for 204 new homes in Barnet
Montreaux Developments and Assael Architecture have been given the go-ahead for 204 new homes on Colney Hatch Lane in Barnet.
Homes England introduces new Dynamic Purchasing System
Homes England has introduced a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to simplify how it procures developers and housebuilders.
UK construction sector sees biggest rise since October 2014
The latest PMI figures show November indicated a sustained recovery in UK construction output, with the rate of expansion accelerating from the previous month.
Wates appoints Dan Sadler to spearhead offsite manufacturing
Wates Construction has appointed Dan Sadler as its new offsite manufacturing director, to spearhead the expansion and development of Prism.
Project to showcase use of home-grown timber in UK construction
A new pilot project has secured funding to increase the use of home-grown timber in UK construction and develop the country’s first engineered timber manufacturing plant.
Weston homes to fight Robert Jenrick’s refusal of Anglia Square revamp
Weston Homes has said it will fight Robert Jenrick’s decision to refuse planning permission for the £271m Anglia Square redevelopment in Norwich.
Infrastructure and private housing lifts construction output
Construction output increased by 2.9% in September, driven by growth in both new work and repair and maintenance.
UNiBLOCK’s Insulated Concrete Forms revolution
For years, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) have been playing on the margins of the UK’s construction sector. That is all about to change, according to Leslie Dawson, managing director of UNiBLOCK.
Whose job is it to improve the UK new homes industry?
Everyone knows the UK is facing a housing shortage. Pete Griffin, director of key nationals at Premier Guarantee, examines the big question: how do we improve things?
Modular homes craned into place for homeless families in Barking
20 new modular homes have been craned into place in Barking and Dagenham to house local homeless people.