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Seymour lays foundations for Gateshead Innovation Village
Seymour Civil Engineering has begun laying the foundations for one of the UK’s most innovative housebuilding projects, the Gateshead Innovation Village.
Labour says it will scrap permitted development rule
The Labour Party has said it would scrap a government scheme that allows commercial and residential buildings to be transformed into homes without planning permission.
What is the MMC Definition Framework?
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are viewed as a genuine answer to the problems facing the residential housing market, specifically around the volume of homes being produced.
Modular commuter village tops out homes in 34 days
The first four homes on London’s only modular commuter village have been completed in just 34 days, modular smart homes provider Project Etopia has revealed.
Residential construction output increased by 5% in 2018
Preliminary data indicates that total residential construction output increased by 5% in 2018 to £74.2bn, according to the latest Construction and Housing Forecast Bulletin from AMA Research.
Forterra brick production set for £95m investment
The £95m major investment project is set to double production capacity at Desford plant, after the planning application for a new facility was permitted subject to conditions and a legal agreement.
Goldman Sachs invests £75m in TopHat modular housing
TopHat has secured a £75m investment from Goldman Sachs. The first residential site to use TopHat’s product is the historic Kitchener Barracks in Chatham.
Homes England appoints tech expert to deliver digitalisation
Homes England has appointed Brian McIntyre to its newly-created role of chief digital and technology officer.
UK construction activity falls again as Brexit uncertainty deepens
The recent soft patch for UK construction output continued during March, as Brexit uncertainty causes concern among clients.
Improving the image of construction
CEO of Cast Consultancy, Mark Farmer, will headline a major industry debate on improving the image of construction.
Campaign to support mental health in the construction industry
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) have launched a new campaign to help end the stigma of mental health issues in the construction industry.
Concerns about UK housing stock and leasehold system soar
Concerns about the quality of the UK’s housing stock and the outdated leasehold/freehold system have soared faster than at any point since 2014, according to new research.
Which countries are investing the most in construction?
Some countries are fuelled by sheer speed of growth, while others are supported by a huge economic force. With this in mind, which countries are the biggest investors in the construction market?Â
Offsite construction aids sustainable community in Oxfordshire
Ed Vaizey, MP for Wantage, joined Greencore Construction to celebrate the opening of one of Britain’s most sustainable communities, in Longcot, Oxfordshire.
How can housebuilders contribute to sustainable water management?
From water saving devices and rainwater harvesting to sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), there are myriad ways in which housebuilders can contribute to sustainable water management.
Project Etopia opens modular homes factory in Ellesmere Port
Project Etopia has opened a modular homes factory that will be able to create five three-bedroom homes per day, 2,000 houses a year.
Digital tool to boost delivery of new properties
A digital tool to help match developers to plots of land which are ready for housebuilding has been launched by Homes England, in an effort to speed up the delivery of new properties.
More encouragement needed for women in the property sector
As it's International Women’s Day today Katy Jordan, Storey Homes’ Managing Director, explains what it’s like, as a woman, to have a career in the housebuilding industry.
How 3D tech is mapping the future of eco-home innovation
As planning and building teams seek to improve efficiencies and cut costs on projects, Sven Van Duffelen, from 3D mobile mapping and monitoring specialist...
Banging the drum for BIM: How BIM awareness is changing
Andrew Carpenter, chair of BIM4Housing, says that BIM is starting to change in the wake of the Hackitt Review and the rise of offsite construction – but we need a continuing drive to raise awareness of its benefits.
Regeneration and infrastructure must be a priority in 2019
With the lack of homes available across the UK proving more problematic than ever, unlocking new residential development opportunities is vital.
Innovative housing in Wales gets £35m boost
Welsh Housing and Local Government Minister Julie James is to announce £35m of funding for innovative housing projects in Wales this year.
Consortium to trial industrialised offsite solutions to deliver homes
The new £6.5m Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) scheme, funded by Innovate UK, could transform and modernise how homes are built.
BMHT to build 2,000 homes over the next five years
After completing 10 new homes, Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT) is on track to build a further 2,000 new homes over the next five years.
£6m boost for affordable housing across England
£6m funding boost has been allocated for affordable housing across England, new government-funded training and advice to help communities start developments.
Birmingham unveils regeneration plans for Ladywood
Birmingham City Council has revealed plans to take forward proposals for housing led regeneration in the Ladywood area.