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Report claims new technology will transform UK construction sector
A new report by consultancy and construction firm Mace has claimed that up to 600,000 jobs in the construction sector could be replaced by new technology in the next two decades
Theresa May meets with housing industry representatives
PM Theresa May has met with housing associations, housing developers, and local government to discuss plans on how to increase housing supply
Review of competition in the new home structural warranty sector
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) is conducting a review of the new home structural warranty market and in particular undertakings given by the National House-Building Council (NHBC). Here, Geoff Wilkinson looks at the progress to date pending the final announcements expected in October 2017
Regional contractors report an increase in workload
Regional contractors face regeneration as mayors turn away from smaller projects, with markets in centres outside the capital emerging as hotspots
New approach to planning to accelerate delivering homes
Community Secretary Sajid Javid has announced a new innovative approach to planning homes that will ensure they’re built where most needed, save councils millions of pounds and deliver affordable homes
BSRIA receives UK supply chain award
Specialist services in construction and building services, BSRIA, has been awarded the ‘bronze’ status within the UK Supply Chain Sustainability School
First Time Buyer Index reveals hope for first time buyers
The latest quarterly First Time Buyer Index published by specialist bank Aldermore, has revealed that the outlook for first time buyers is becoming increasingly optimistic
UK Construction Week – bigger and better for 2017
UK Construction Week, the most popular event in the construction calendar, returns to the Birmingham NEC this October from Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 October
Residential revolution needed for ageing population, says LGA
The number of specialist homes for older people will need to increase by 400,000 units in less than 20 years. We need a residential revolution say the LGA
A timber frame BIM library to realise the benefits of BIM...
Alex Goodfellow, Chairman of the STA, announces the launch of the first timber frame BIM library and why it's time for SMEs to embrace digital working
Are offsite manufactured homes the answer to London’s housing crisis?
Could offsite manufactured homes be the answer to London's housing crisis? The London Assembly Planning Committee’s latest report suggests it could
Landfill taxes – Treatment is better than cure, prescribed by Mick...
Mick George Ltd discuss their solution to avoid the paying landfill taxes for waste disposal with their sustainable programmes.
Projects, developments, or refurbishments, call it what...
A new home may need to last 2,000 years say LGA
The LGA warns that the average new home in England will have to last 2,000 years if the sluggish rate of house building and replacement continues.
Construction slowdown seen in June according to latest PMI
Figures reveal a construction slowdown last month, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index falling lower than expected
Housebuilders must recruit more women and young people to prevent workforce...
New research warns a workforce crisis is on the horizon if housebuilders do not attract women and young people into the sector
Land owned by TfL can be used to build more homes,...
A new report has set out a series of recommendations to help Transport for London build more homes on land owned by the organisation
New towns and garden cities promised by Labour ahead of General...
Labour will increase housebuilding through a new generation of towns and garden cities if they win the General Election
NACSBA calls on government to boost custom and self build housing...
Housing cannot afford to fall off the political agenda and the government should be looking at the scope of custom and self build housing to help tackle the crisis
House prices hit record high despite political uncertainty
New data has revealed house prices in the UK hit a record high, despite political uncertainty from Brexit and the snap General Election
Planning communications service launched by independent consultancy
A new planning communications service, which aims to support developers throughout a project has been launched by GK Strategy
Waterproofing conference will bring together a range of professionals
The second international structural waterproofing conference will focus on the themes of design, specification and best practice
UK construction output falls in March for the third consecutive month
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed UK construction output fell 0.7 per cent in March, marking the third month of...
Roofing guidance for spandrel panel construction published by TRA
The Trussed Rafter Association has issued new roofing guidance aimed at preventing poor spandrel panel construction by housebuilders
Modern modular construction should be embraced as the future
Jason Ruddle of Elecosoft discusses why modern modular construction can deliver innovative designs while providing a turnkey solution for the sector
There is no silver bullet to fix the broken housing market
The Housing White Paper failed to recognise two key factors that could fix the broken housing market: buyers and the supply-side. Buildoffsite explains
The Housing White Paper: not much stick and even less carrot
Mark Thackerey, Principal Consultant, Walsingham Planning outlines the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of the Housing White Paper