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Integra delivers 30 modular apartments in 12 weeks
More than 30 modular apartments for young people who struggle to find good quality, affordable homes have been created in just 12 weeks by Integra Buildings.
Sajid Javid pledges £600m ‘infrastructure revolution’
Chancellor Sajid Javid has unveiled more than £600m of new infrastructure spending, as he commits to an ‘infrastructure revolution’ over the next 12 months.
Birmingham takes action against HMO landlord in civil penalty case
Birmingham City Council has issued its first civil penalty against a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) landlord in the Small Heath area.
The grass is often greener on the brownfield site
It’s time for the construction industry to set aside the wrecking ball and rethink how it uses brownfield land, argues Nick Russell, director of civil and structural engineering consultancy Thomasons.
Is a “rigid” planning system holding back an MMC revolution?
MMC offer the opportunity to rethink how homes are designed and built, is a potential revolution being held back by an outdated planning system?
Pre-built apartments craned into position on Bristol’s Park Street
Nine pre-built apartments have been lifted by a 200-tonne crane into 50 Park Street, Bristol, through the open roof into the cleared shell of the building.
Timber: The smart, affordable way to build new UK homes
Jeremy English, sales director for manufacturing at Södra Wood, Sweden’s largest forest-owner association, explores how timber can facilitate less expensive, more efficient and attractive construction.
The need for speed in housebuilding as new starts fall again
New build housing starts fell by 9% in the first quarter of 2019, according to the latest statistics. Joseph Daniels, chief executive of modular homes provider Project Etopia, argues that the system is clearly failing and there is a need for speed in both planning and construction.
The Brexit fire: Could the change of prime minister put it...
The topic of immigration has dominated the Brexit discussion so far and, as an industry which relies so heavily on EU labour, the construction sector is feeling the pressure.
Khan says post-Brexit immigration plans would put construction at risk
Sadiq Khan has revealed the damage that the government’s immigration plans could do to London’s economy, as crucial sectors such as construction could struggle to fill key posts.
West Ealing residents label Southern Grove tower a ‘monstrosity’
West Ealing residents say the plans for a residential tower by Southern Grove “makes a mockery of the Mayor’s vision for quality affordable homes”.
Thomas Sinden to deliver new homes at infill site in East...
Thomas Sinden has been appointed by Poplar Harca as the contractor to deliver 13 new homes at an infill site in East London.
11 modular homes get the go-ahead in Bristol
ZED Pods has received planning permission from Bristol City Council to build 11 modular homes above the Chalks Road car park in Bristol.
Scotframe appoints new business development manager
Scotframe has appointed Danny Johnson to the new role of business development manager for the North of England in response to the demand for timber homes.
Will modular buildings be the homes of the future?
The housing market as we know it is shifting; construction experts are looking for an alternative to conventional homes, and modular buildings could be the answer.
Urban Splash submits plans for 347 modular homes at Wirral Waters
Peel L&P and Urban Splash have submitted a planning application to Wirral Council to build a £55m development of 347 modular homes at Wirral Waters.
Local authorities deliver highest housebuilding levels since 1990
A study by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has revealed that at least 9,000 homes have been built by local authorities in England in 2017-18.
66% of Brits over 60 have never considered downsizing their home
Two-thirds (66%) of people aged 60 or over have never considered downsizing their property, according to a recent survey by BLP Insurance.
Sanctuary gets the go-ahead for 118 affordable homes in Aberdeen
Sanctuary has been granted planning permission to build 118 affordable homes in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Guidance on the treatment of Cross Laminated Timber
Premier Guarantee technical standards manager, John Gilbert, provides technical guidance on the treatment of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).
Modular ZEDpods development to build 11 homes in Bristol
This ZEDpods development proposes to build 11 homes. It pioneers a way to create a 100% affordable and low carbon housing development.
4 construction industry trends gaining traction in 2019
This post by bathroom specialists, Jaquar, will explore the top established construction trends of last year that are continuing to gain traction and influence the construction industry in 2019.
Lord Stanley Fink appointed chairman of Project Etopia
Modular housebuilder Project Etopia's main investor Lord Stanley Fink has joined the firm’s board as its chairman to help the company achieve its growth as an offsite construction specialist.
BMHT to build 2,708 new homes by 2029
The Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT), the council's housebuilding division, has published plans to build 2,708 new homes by 2029.
How will Brexit impact the retention of skilled workers in construction?
Jerald Solis of Experience Invest looks at the challenges facing the construction industry, and what can be done to ensure the retention of skilled workers following Brexit.
Extraspace wins £40m contract to supply modular homes for homeless
Pan-London Accommodation Collaborative Enterprise (PLACE) has selected Extraspace Solutions to manufacture its modular homes for homeless Londoners.