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It’s been a tumultuous year for the construction sector. The vote to leave the European Union in June certainly pushed some firms into difficulties,...
Energy efficiency policy should consider how buildings can lower emissions
Kevin Bohea, President of the British Rigid Urethane Foam Manufacturers Association (BRUFMA) examines the challenges ahead for energy efficiency policy
National Park housing development plan gets the go ahead
A plan aimed at tackling the shortage of affordable housing in a Scottish National Park has been given the green light
Neighbourhood Planning Bill statement offers MPs reassurance
Gavin Barwell has offered assurances over concerns raised by MPs relating to the Neighbourhood Planning Bill
Meeting a generation’s housing needs with “right-sizing”
Kim Vernau, Chief Executive Officer of BLP Insurance, discusses the difficulties facing older people seeking suitable housing in later life
Carbon offsetting: Opportunities for local authorities in energy efficiency improvements
National Energy Foundation energy specialist, Jane Richardson Hawkes, says carbon offsetting can help local authorities fund energy efficiency improvements
Carbon offsetting makes a significant contribution...
BSRIA launches guide to domestic building performance evaluation
BSRIA has released a new guide to domestic building performance evaluation, intended to improve energy efficiency and comfort in homes and residences
Design will determine success of Cambridge-Oxford growth corridor
NIC recommendations will reflect the quality and character of local communities across the Cambridge-Oxford growth corridor, says Phil Graham
Willmott Dixon to split firm into three businesses
Contractor Willmott Dixon has revealed plans to split into three sister businesses, separating contracting, residential development and support services
River Clyde District Heating Network plans move forward
Plans to use water from the River Clyde to heat homes and businesses have taken a step forward after the local authority agreed to secure funding for the scheme
Housing delivery barriers are a source of frustration for small developers
A new survey has revealed small housing developers in Scotland are frustrated by the “myriad of obstacles and barriers” they face
UK-GBC calls for retrofit focus in the Autumn Statement
Ahead of the Autumn Statement the UK Green Building Council is calling on the government to make retrofit an integral part of its plans
Small subcontractors miss out on national infrastructure benefits
Only one in five small firms are benefiting from national construction infrastructure contracts it has emerged
Government housing policy must improve say social housing providers
‘The Changing Landscape for Social Housing’ report reveals the concerns of social housing providers about government housing policy
Research reveals patchwork of government home ownership schemes
The current patchwork of home ownership schemes succeeds in reaching a broad variety of would-be home-owning households, says new research
National Awards for top construction companies and suppliers
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has recognised the Most Considerate Companies and Suppliers at this year’s National Awards.
Selective housing retrofits could help decarbonisation strategy
A new and targeted approach of housing retrofits to the UK’s housing stock is needed to allow it to contribute to a cost effective decarbonisation strategy
How the UK healthcare sector is influenced by BIM
Construction research on the UK healthcare sector has revealed that BIM and sustainability are important factors, as Chris Ashworth of BIM4M2 explains
The Farmer Report: could modernisation solve the housing crisis?
The shortage of properties in the UK is a significant problem. Tom Shaw, Director of Ramboll addresses some of the measures that could help tackle the growing housing crisis
“Coffee cup” starter home shortlisted for national building award
A starter home built using non-recyclable coffee cups has been put forward for a national building award…
Northern Powerhouse surpasses London planning applications
New data has revealed the Northern Powerhouse decided 22 per cent more major planning applications per resident than Greater London last year…
Reports criticise government’s attempt to cut emissions
A series of reports from the Committee on Climate Change have warned the government is failing in its commitment to cut emissions and develop the UK’s heating policies…
Why accessible housing shouldn’t be a niche issue
The growing national demand for inclusive, accessible housing shouldn’t be a niche issue, as argued by Jean Hewitt, Director of the Centre for Accessible Environments.
International Measurement Standards: Providing better data collection through BIM models
Global standards and classifications that allow more consistent international use of BIM models will lead to the better collection of data for both space and cost prediction as explained here by Alan Muse, Director of Built Environment Professional Groups at the RICS
Further regulation won’t help solve the housing crisis
Reflecting on the recent APPG inquiry into the quality and workmanship of new housing in England, Rico Wojtulewicz, Policy Advisor at the House Builders Association argues that more regulation won't solve the housing crisis
Partnership between Wrexham Council and Glyndwr University wins award
Wrexham Council’s Housing Service and Glyndwr University have won a national award for a tenant-led regeneration engagement project.