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Survey results reveal decline in UK construction industry
The Purchasing Managers' Index for builders rose to 51.4% in February – up by 1.2% since January – but the new work index for the UK construction industry has fallen again, a survey has shown.
Report suggests green space boosts local economy
A report published on 1 March by the Land Trust shows how parkland lifts nearby house prices, creates jobs and generates revenue for local businesses
Updated planning framework key to delivering affordable housing
In anticipation of the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) and the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) are calling on government to clarify and strengthen its commitment to delivering affordable housing
FP McCann’s StormHold pipe tank system
FP McCann discuss the use of their StormHold pipe tank system at the new housing development in Church View, Barnsley.
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Housing Ministry launches private rented sector survey
Landlords and letting agents working in the private rented sector in England are being asked to give their views on what is being portrayed as the most comprehensive survey of the sector for a decade
Concerns for planning and design quality persist with ambitious draft London...
Ahead of the deadline for responses to the draft London Plan consultation closing on 2 March 2018, Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance, comments on the need to address design and build quality and facilitate flexible planning for individual London boroughs
How does modular building actually work?
Ever wondered what happens as part of the modular build process? How do building plans leap from the page and become a reality? MTX Contracts, specialists in modular design and build, show us what happens in seven steps
Data highlights mortgage trends in London and Northern Ireland
New data reveals stagnant growth for first-time buyer mortgages in London in the fourth quarter of 2017, while Northern Ireland experiences a 17.4% surge in first-time buyer mortgages for the same period
ENGIE acquires housing maintenance services
ENGIE has reached an agreement to acquire long-term heating and building maintenance contracts, previously operated by Carillion Energy Services Limited, with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Government to improve housing complaints system
Dissatisfied tenants and homeowners across the country may be offered support as the government considers options to ensure that no-one is left battling with their landlord or builder to resolve housing complaints, Housing Secretary Sajid Javid has announced
Community Land Trusts to provide affordable housing in London
The Mayor of London has announced plans to use Community Land Trusts to make use of unused real-estate to create affordable homes
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Habinteg release 3rd Edition of Wheelchair Housing Design Guide
The third edition Habinteg’s Wheelchair Housing Design Guide has been authored by experts from the Centre for Accessible Environments and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section – Housing
Social housing required to help people ‘trapped in homelessness’
Vulnerable people are unable to access social housing, potentially trapping them "in a cycle of homelessness", due to a change in the law
Steel frame specialist offers prisoners career rehabilitation
A Manchester-based steel frame construction specialist is offering prisoners a chance for a new career building homes insulated with Actis Hybrid insulation
PCA reveals event to delve into issue of excess moisture in...
The Property Care Association (PCA) has revealed the itinerary for a unique two-day event, which brings together national and international perspectives to investigate a major issue currently affecting UK properties – excess moisture in buildings
Ultra Sites become pioneers for construction industry
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has officially launched Ultra Site registration, following a 24-month pilot with a number of major contractors and industry clients
Council responds to Wealden Housing Infrastructure Fund claims
Richard Dawson, Head of Economic Development, Skills and Infrastructure, East Sussex County Council and Nigel Hannam, Director of Planning Policy and Economic Development, Wealden District Council, issue response to planning expert Glen Moore
Project to transform social housing in Northern Ireland
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Northern Ireland has launched a major new project to help transform the future of social housing
Design, Sealed, Delivered: Offsite construction changing an industry
Tom Shaw, director at Ramboll, looks at the growing recognition of offsite construction’s potential in tackling the housing crisis and what needs to happen next
Is there a place for low rise living in Britain today?
Dominic Martin, Operations Director at build to rent (BtR) owner/operator, Atlas Residential, shares his thoughts as to why low-rise, ‘garden style’ living should hold a place in tomorrow’s UK housing tenure
Investigation suggests homeless are illegally turned away by councils
People who have nowhere to sleep or are about to lose their homes are being turned away illegally by councils, according to a BBC Scotland investigation
Community-led housing obtains £1m boost
The Nationwide Foundation is awarding over £1m to support the growth of community-led housing.
Research project to transform the future of wall insulation
The way in which homes are insulated could be transformed following research by Leeds Beckett academics
Estate residents in London will be balloted on regeneration projects
GMB southern welcome announcement by London mayor Sadiq Khan that estates residents in London will be balloted on regeneration projects
Keepmoat Regeneration refurbishes its planning approach across the business
Keepmoat Regeneration, part of the global energy and services ENGIE Group, has a diverse business operating across regeneration, refurbishment, new build homes and property services. Keeping projects on track is critical, as it helps to breathe new life into neighbourhoods, bring brownfield sites into new use, and create future homes
£34m flood defence scheme in Warrington officially complete
More than 2,000 homes and businesses in Warrington will benefit from the town’s multi-million pound flood defence scheme, officially opened today (26 January) by Environment Agency Chief Executive, Sir James Bevan and the town’s Mayor, Councillor Les Morgan