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Bovis earmarks an extra £3.5m to fix construction errors
Negative press about the quality of properties built by housebuilder Bovis has seen another £3.5m being put aside to pay for repairs
Asbestos House Surveys – Asbestos doesn’t have to mean Check Mate
Mick George Ltd. discuss the need for regulators to make Asbestos house surveys compulsory when purchasing a property.
As if the outright purchase of a...
How can we reduce the impact of flooding on properties?
Mary Dhonau, Chair of the Flood Protection Group at the PCA highlights the professional standards required to mitigate the impact of flooding
Making the change to environmentally friendly construction
Reconomy's Richard Walker examines how companies can make the transition to environmentally friendly construction and why it is important
Construction firms are being urged help homeless people into work
Some of London’s most vulnerable homeless people could find jobs in the building sector, boosting the number of skilled workers
Cladding on numerous tower blocks across the UK fail fire safety...
The scope of the housing safety scandal continues to mount as more cladding is found to fall short of fire safety requirements
How can the industry maintain compliance amidst changing EU building law?
Koen ter Linde, vice president of Enterprise in Europe, CommScope, addresses safety with new EU building legislation looming and the need for compliance
How should the sector deliver offsite construction training?
In an interview with Ben Lever of the CITB, we examine how the organisation will provide offsite construction training based on recent research
All buildings must operate at net zero carbon by 2050 to...
The World Green Building Council has warned the building sector must become net zero carbon by 2050 if climate targets are to be met
Housing quality can have a significant impact on health
A new report from VELUX has revealed a strong link between poor housing quality and the ill-health of residents living in these environments
Housing demand falls in April due to General Election uncertainty
The snap General Election led to housing demand decreasing in April as buyers put plans on hold, adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach
Combining digital building techniques can transform infrastructure and communities
New research suggests combining digital building techniques could have a significant impact on homes, cities and transport networks
Dementia home under construction by BRE and Loughborough University
The construction of a new dementia home that can provide an insight into how to support those with the condition is set to begin
Planning reforms are necessary to increase the rate of housebuilding
Speeding up the “drip-fed” housebuilding process requires serious planning reforms, says think tank Civitas
Commons Select Committee highlights equality issues within the built environment
The Department for Communities and Local Government has been taken to task over equality of access to the public environment and accessible housing
Modern modular construction should be embraced as the future
Jason Ruddle of Elecosoft discusses why modern modular construction can deliver innovative designs while providing a turnkey solution for the sector
The Property Care Association highlight flooding resilience
This year’s Property Care Association trade show aims to highlight the flooding resilience of houses to protect against water damage.
Further building defects found after structural surveys in Scottish schools
Building defects in dozens of schools have been found after structural surveys taken after the wall collapse at Oxgangs Primary in January last year
What to consider when carrying out underground projects
Structural waterproofing is vital for underground projects. Here's what you should focus on, says Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive, Property Care Association
Cavity wall insulation brought to homeowners attention
A new scheme has been developed by the BBA with the aim of reducing the incidence of improperly fitted cavity wall insulation
There is no silver bullet to fix the broken housing market
The Housing White Paper failed to recognise two key factors that could fix the broken housing market: buyers and the supply-side. Buildoffsite explains
How has the UK garden developed and changed over the years?
ArborForest highlight the transformation of the UK garden and how it has evolved from a practical use post-war to a place of relaxation today
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Poor indoor air quality damages a building’s fabric and can be...
The Drimaster-Eco range can improve poor indoor air quality in buildings. Here, Wendy Thomas, Residential Product Manager, Nuaire explains
Housebuilding agenda should not mean poor performing properties
Simon Storer, Chief Executive, BRUFMA explains why the government's housebuilding agenda should focus on the quality of new builds as well as the quantity
Quality construction protects consumers and reduces the rate of failure
High quality construction is essential, but this is challenged by a lack of regulation. Clare M Thomas, Managing Director, Q Assure Build explains
Building maintenance firm collapses with 46 members of staff made redundant
A Nottingham-based building maintenance firm has gone into administration, with all members of staff losing their jobs