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Database solutions are the answer to housebuilding specifications and standards
Managing housebuilding specifications and standards can be a huge challenge. The level of detail required to specify those expectations for a single new build house is considerable. In this article, Elecosoft explain why database solutions are the answer.
Streamlining housebuilding: Using project management software to meet construction targets
In this article, David Simpson, global product manager for Elecosoft explains to PBC Today how housebuilders are using software to meet construction targets.
Build Net Zero Now: How can the housebuilding industry deliver net...
The Build Net Zero Now campaign is calling for urgent action from housebuilding industry. Richard Broad, projects and communications manager of the Good Homes Alliance, discusses its progress.
June construction PMI shows first housebuilding drop in two years
June construction PMI report shows the weakest rise in construction output since September 2021 and business optimism dips for the fifth month running.
The importance of sustainability for the future of housebuilding
Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, explores why sustainability must be the priority for the future of housebuilding, in the modern age.
St. Modwen to double housebuilding delivery with new land strategy
St. Modwen will double housebuilding delivery over the next five years as it combines internal capabilities in land buying, planning, pre-construction, and customer delivery.
Removing the barriers to housebuilding
A new House of Lords Built Environment Committee report calls for government action on planning, SMEs and barriers to housebuilding for the elderly to address the UK's housing crisis. Committee chair Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG discusses its conclusions.
Innovation can turn the tide for UK housebuilding
Joseph Daniels, CEO and founder of Etopia Group, and an independent net-zero adviser to the government, argues that modern methods of construction can not only address some of the most acute problems affecting UK housebuilding, but also looming energy and economic issues.
Partnership secures funding to re-imagine BIM in housebuilding
OpenBIM specialist xbim and property logbook company Chimni have been awarded an InnovateUK grant to re-imagine BIM use in the housebuilding industry.
‘Sector needs help’: Materials shortage hampers housebuilding
The materials shortage is halting the government’s housebuilding and construction ambitions and the sector needs help, warns the National Federation of Builders (NFB).
The future of housebuilding and construction
In this new ebook, the Access Group argues that the lack of supply, when combined with emerging challenges and barriers at home and internationally, mean the construction industry must now accept that the old ways of working alone are not going to solve the problem.
Housebuilding sector shows resilience despite new challenges
A recent poll by structural warranty provider LABC Warranty found that the availability of land – for so long the number one hurdle for housebuilders to leap – no longer features in the top three challenges the construction sector faces.
The importance of removing toxic materials from housebuilding
As we look ahead to a post-pandemic world, a dialogue needs to be opened about the need to remove toxic materials from housebuilding and construction, says Chris Mortensen, COO of Modulous.
Built environment committee launches housebuilding inquiry
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has launched its first inquiry into the demand for new housing in the UK and how to tackle barriers to meeting this demand.
Designs on good engineering in housebuilding
Good design is paramount in engineering, says Andrew Fairburn, director of civil and structural engineers RWO, who believes success lies in creating sustainable places where people want to live and build a home.
Local government to receive support for housebuilding
Homes England is inviting council officers to join a Summer Learning Programme aimed at sharing knowledge on topics ranging from project management to principles of market failure.
How can the housebuilding industry prepare for 2025 Future Homes Standards?
Kevin Blunden, technical & compliance director at Harwood Building Control, explores how housebuilders can prepare for the 2025 Future Homes Standard.
How can the housebuilding industry protect biodiversity?
The NHBC Foundation has partnered with the RSPB and Barratt Developments to produce guidance on how the housebuilding industry can incorporate green infrastructure into new builds and protect biodiversity.
Kier signs deal to sell housebuilding business for £110m
Kier Group has agreed to the £110m sale of Kier Living to Foster BidCo, a newly formed company owned by Guy Hands, the founder of Terra Firma.
JV North opens bids for £560m housebuilding framework
JV North, a consortium of North West housing associations and local authorities has launched a £560m framework to build 4,000 homes.
NHBC honours best of the best in UK housebuilding
NHBC has revealed the Supreme Awards winners of its flagship Pride in the Job competition which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Building an award-winning approach to housebuilding
Technology helped housebuilder Durkan rapidly deliver a major housing development in east London, picking up Gold Medal at the 2020 UK Construction Manager of the Year Awards in the process.
Minister praises industry as housebuilding stats recover
The latest figures reflect the housing and construction industry’s resilience and measures they have taken to keep building sites open, in line with public health advice.
ICW Group: Supporting the UK housebuilding sector
ICW Group marked a number of significant milestones in 2020 as it continues to expand its support of housebuilding and Modern Methods of Construction.
TopHat appoints Airbus VP to drive innovation in housebuilding
TopHat has appointed Matthew Evans, vice president of digital transformation at Airbus, as its new chief technology officer to drive innovation in UK housebuilding.
The impact of Covid-19 on housebuilding
Housing delivery programmes by Homes England saw an overall decrease in starts and completions in the first half of 2020-21 compared to the same period last year, according to official statistics released today (8 December).