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The five major challenges facing UK modular construction
Keith Beverley, key account manager at Wavin UK, discusses the five most prevalent threats experienced by modular construction today.
Sadiq Khan partners with Catalyst to build 900-home scheme at St...
London mayor Sadiq Khan has partnered with Catalyst Housing to build more than 900 new homes on St Ann’s Hospital site in Tottenham.
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).
Welsh Government invests £35m into MMC housing
The Welsh Government’s Innovative Housing Programme funding is focused on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), using Welsh timber and supply chains to support its green recovery.
Spending Review: Sunak warns ‘economic emergency has only just begun’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed the economic cost of the government’s response to Covid-19 and unveils the new National Infrastructure Strategy.
ENGIE to deliver net-zero carbon retrofit programme
ENGIE has been appointed by Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) to design, build and deliver a programme, which will transform existing properties across London into low maintenance, net-zero carbon homes.
Swan Housing Association to open second modular factory
Swan / NU living has announced the acquisition of a newly built industrial unit to expand its modular housing services, opposite their existing factory in Basildon, Essex.
Higgins completes Wooddene Estate in Peckham
Higgins Partnerships has completed the Wooddene Estate project in Peckham, South London for Notting Hill Genesis.
Can MMC help the housing industry recover from Covid-19?
The landscape post-Covid may well be a catalyst for the uptake of modern methods of construction and increasing use of digital technology, explains Hawkins\Brown’s partner, delivery director, Nigel Ostime.
ICW Group continues to expand its services
ICW Group has built a solid reputation within the property and construction industries and is now one of the UK’s leading providers of building warranties with A-rated cover. Find out more here.
Work begins on £70m residential scheme at MediaCityUK
Glenbrook has commenced construction on a new £70m, 280 apartment residential scheme at MediaCityUK.
Social housing provision: Reconciling social need and commercial risks
Recent research suggests 40% of homes granted planning permission in England go unbuilt. Katy Klingopulos of BDB Pitmans examines land banking, the changing nature of development and how we can tackle the housing shortage.
Vistry Partnerships wins Populo Living scheme in Plaistow
Populo Living has appointed Vistry Partnerships to deliver its Plaistow Hub regeneration project, a new £62m mixed-use residential scheme in East London.
Government initiatives: Opportunities for businesses and homeowners
With government support design to get Britain building again, tried and tested JCT contracts mean the construction industry can get back to work with confidence as it takes a prime role in jumpstarting the economic recovery, says Peter Hibberd.
“Ambition, ambition, ambition”: The key to solving the UK’s housing crisis
To kickstart a housing boom, government policy must be more ambitious in encouraging the uptake of modern construction methods, says Dave Sheridan, executive chairman at ilke Homes.
Go-ahead for £100m green neighbourhood in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Council has approved ambitious £100m plans to transform Meadowbank into one of Edinburgh’s greenest neighbourhoods.
Housing transformation underway at Walsall Factory Site
Construction work has officially started on transforming the site of a derelict Black Country steelworks into the new Lockside housing development.
Why Local Plans are the answer to engaging communities
Alex Yedigaroff, head of transformation at dxw, looks at the importance of local plans for community engagement in the face of the planning system overhaul.
Green light for Lumina Village in Trafford
Bruntwood Works and Trafford Council are set to transform the former Kellogg’s site in Old Trafford, Stretford into a new neighbourhood, Lumina Village.
Green light for £80m regeneration of Manchester industrial site
Manchester City Council has approved an £80m regeneration plan for a mixed-use community with 410 new homes at Coleshill Street.
Proposed £1bn investment agenda for Manchester
Major schemes in the new agenda include a second arena, 634 new homes as part of the Northern Gateway scheme and 410 new homes in Varley Street, Miles Platting.
Actis to provide insulation for all PCR Projects’ developments
Surrey-based PCR Projects, a home counties property developer has decided to use Actis Hybrid insulation products on all of its future developments.
Wates named development partner for £600m Harrow regeneration
Wates Residential has been named as the development partner for Harrow Council’s regeneration programme worth an estimated £600m.
Higgins lands £22m Stonebridge contract
Higgins has secured a £22m contract from Brent Council to deliver the redevelopment of the Hillside and Milton Avenue sites as part of the regeneration of Stonebridge.
Modular construction: The answer to homelessness and the downturn
UK lockdown made clear the importance of shelter for all, with government and local authorities mounting a significant effort to help almost 15,000 vulnerable people off the streets and into temporary accommodation. Richard Hyams, founder and director of astudio, explores the benefits of modular construction in a post-pandemic world.
Lovell and Together Housing to combat housing crisis across the north
Lovell Partnerships has joined forces with Together Housing Group to create Lovell Together LLP, to tackle the housing crisis across the North of England.