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planning permission

Over 423,000 homes with planning permission waiting to be built

According to recent research, over 423,000 homes which have received planning permission are still waiting to be built
New Homes Ombudsman

BSRIA provides expert evidence about a New Homes Ombudsman

BSRIA has been invited to an Inquiry at the House of Commons to discuss its written response to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Excellence in the Built Environment (APPGEBE)
construction in January

Absence of major projects slows construction in January

After an unpredictable 2017 for construction, 2018 hasn’t begun much stronger for the industry in January, with the value of new contracts awarded at £5.4bn, 10.6% lower than the same time last year, as a lack of major projects hits growth prospects
Small homebuilders

Small homebuilders receive a boost from Khan

A pilot programme for small homebuilders using publicly owned land belonging to Transport for London (TfL) has been launched by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan
affordable homes

How can councils secure the delivery of more affordable homes?

It’s time to take the brakes off councils so they can deliver the homes and communities we need, says Town & Country Planning Association chief executive Kate Henderson
planning proposals

Government planning proposals to make it easier to build upwards

New planning proposals will make it easier to build upwards on existing houses and flats
local housing projects

Local housing projects gain £866m boost

The government has confirmed a £866m investment in local housing projects to deliver up to 200,000 new homes
smart homes

BRE launches centre for smart homes

The world’s leading building science centre, BRE, is launching a Centre for Smart Homes and Buildings (CSHB) to exist as a collaborative central hub for industry, academia and the government
construction contracts

Market review reveals construction contract activity for 2017

In what was an up and down year for construction, contract activity for new orders reached a total of £71bn in 2017, a slight increase on 2016, as infrastructure and residential housing strengthened the industry with £45.3bn of the total
regeneration

Assembly wants Khan’s commitment to involve citizens in regeneration

The London Assembly has asked the Mayor to hear Londoner’s voices and give them more power to decide where and when regeneration should take place in their areas
new homes

Legal & General confirms new 515 home site

Legal & General has confirmed the acquisition of a 78-acre site in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire – with outline planning for 515 new homes
skills shortage

Opportunity knocks – but can the construction industry deliver?

Will the New Year bring hearty helpings of opportunity for the construction industry or a skills shortage hangover? David Edwards of Place-Make examines the evidence
offsite

Going offsite is the solution to the UK’s housing crisis: Discuss

Well, not quite the only solution but offsite is certainly a solution that can shake things up, says Ian Pannell of Buildoffsite
Offsite sector

Budget 2017: Rethinking construction through offsite

Steve Thompson, managing director of EOS Facades, shares his perspective on the Budget and how the industry can meet the government’s target of 300,000 homes per year by 2025
Garden Bridge

London Assembly summons Boris Johnson over Garden Bridge project

Boris Johnson has been summoned to give evidence to the GLA Oversight Committee about the controversial Garden Bridge project
Timber frame

New era for Scotframe as timber frame market continues to grow

It’s an exciting time of expansion and growth for offsite timber frame specialist Scotframe
Offsite

Exporting Ireland: Offsite, digital and the future of Irish construction

PBC Today talks to Enterprise Ireland’s John Hunt, about the role of offsite and in improving efficiency, delivering “wow factor” and tackling the housing crisis on both sides of the Irish Sea
Fairness, Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion & Respect at the core of tackling construction skills...

Leading contractors and clients have signed up to the construction industry’s Commitment to Fairness, Inclusion & Respect (FIR) as a key part of its strategy to modernise image and enhance perception of the sector
RoSPA Awards

Housebuilders and construction firms win big at RoSPA Awards

A host of construction companies, housebuilders and property developers were among the biggest winners at this year’s RoSPA Health and Safety Awards
efficiency

Building on efficiency foundations

With housebuilders facing the pressures of rising demand, growing skills shortages and higher costs, Jason Ruddle of Elecosoft says it is time for a greater focus on improving efficiency
Growth Programme

London’s Growth Programme

Hiro Aso and Ian Mulcahey from global architecture and design practice Gensler share their thoughts on London’s unprecedented
Steel Framing Systems

Rethinking construction

Steel Framing Systems (SFS) make up a substantial part of the offsite solutions portfolio – from structural panels to complete frames, plus a variety of roofing, volumetric modular options and infill walling applications. Steve Thompson, Managing Director of EOS Facades, shares his perspective on the budget and how the industry can meet the specified target of 300,000 homes per year by 2025
draft London Plan

Khan launches draft London Plan to increase housing capacity

Sadiq Khan is ready to ‘rip up’ planning rules in challenging housebuilders to develop affordable housing sites at higher densities to substantially increase capacity in London
planning consent

Outline planning consent development acquired by L&G

Legal & General (L&G) has attained a 272-acre site in Wokingham, Berkshire, which has outline planning consent for 1,500 new homes
Construction and Real Estate

Does the budget add up for the Construction and Real Estate...

SWOT analysis produced by MHS MacIntyre Hudson for the construction and real estate sector appears to identify funding opportunities
Insulation Manufacturers Association

BRUFMA launches new name to become insulation manufacturers association

BRUFMA (the British Rigid Urethane Foam Manufacturers Association) has unveiled its new name – Insulation Manufacturers Association