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Ireland: A centre of excellence for Modern Methods of Construction in...
Ireland is on the path to becoming a centre of excellence for offsite and other Modern Methods of Construction in Europe, says Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland.
RTPI launches updated Planning Enforcement Handbook
The Royal Town Planning Institute has launched a new Planning Enforcement Handbook for England in preparation for new Levelling Up and Regeneration Act rules coming into effect.
Architectural visualisation: Designing cities for mental wellbeing
One in three of the UK city dwellers believe their home has had a negative effect on their mental wellbeing. Petr Mitev, vice-president of solutions for designers at Chaos, says urban design needs to embrace architectural visualisation and sustainability to build a better future.
Designing homes with MMC for the Future Homes Standard
At a time when housing is so desperately needed and demand far outweighs the supply, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) could be the answer to deliver homes quickly, sustainably, and in volume explains Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions.
Over half of British homes still only meeting insulation standards of...
Two years after EDF and Sprift's study into the energy efficiency of UK homes, updated research has found that just over half of British homes are still only meeting the insulation standards of fifty years ago.
What the Future Homes Standard means for development finance
In this article, Marcus Higgins, director and national head of project monitoring at Naismiths, discusses The Future Homes Standard, and what it means for development finance.
AI in planning departments: Friend or foe?
John Mason, associate at Carter Jonas, explores the use of AI in planning departments and its ability to review applications.
New build mould: Landlords, liability and designing healthy homes
Mould occurs naturally and the spores that cause it are surrounding us every day. So why in 2024 is new build mould becoming a challenge for the sector? Andrew D Thompson FRICS, a postgraduate researcher at Anglia Ruskin University undertaking a professional doctorate looking at housing fitness for human habitation, takes a look.
BCIS forecasts building costs increasing by 15% over next five years
The latest five year building forecast from Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) predicts that both building costs and tender prices will increase.
Old Trafford development delivering 80 affordable homes begins work
Southway Housing Trust and McGoff Construction Ltd have begun work on the Old Trafford development, which will deliver 80 affordable and sustainable apartments.
Planning granted for mass timber structure neighbourhood from former Greenpeace directors
Human Nature, the company behind the planned mass timber structure neighbourhood, was founded by former Greenpeace directors Michael Manolson and Jonathan Smales.
Key advantages and challenges of European modular construction explored in PBC...
On 30th January, a panel of experts from the modular construction industry came together to explore the challenges and key opportunities for the modular sector in Europe in the next five years.
Unproductive cities: The urban design choices delivering growth
With the British economy lagging behind the US, Japan and Germany, could the design of our cities be at fault by failing to recognise how transport links, office building design and green spaces can be a key driver of productivity? Jeff Nottage, design director at Turley, looks how urban design can deliver growth.
McCarthy Stone delivers specialist retirement properties with MMC
Leading developer McCarthy Stone has proven MMC can be used to successfully used to deliver nine retirement communities and has begun work on the tenth.
House of Lords calls for transparency in Government MMC initiatives
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has highlighted the need for transparency in the Government's MMC initiatives in a new report.
Urgent reforms needed to tackle outdated planning policies
Research conducted by Lichfields indicates that challenges are arising for developers and local authorities due to outdated planning policies, a situation rooted in the uncertainty associated with the ongoing obligation to review existing policies.
The role of technology in safeguarding global infrastructure and mitigating climate...
Global infrastructure is facing pressure like never before. Growing populations, time, and the impact of global warming are putting our built environment to the test - and it’s a test it’s currently failing, explains Andrea Bartoli, chief technology officer at Worldsensing.
Average UK house prices trend upwards for third month in a...
Average UK house prices rose by +1.1% in December 2023, according to the Halifax House Price Index, with the typical home now costing £287,105.
Clean heat advocates find cause for optimism amidst political turbulence
In a busy end of the year for politics and policy, do developers and clean heat advocates have a lot to feel good about? Alastair Murray, founder and MD of Rendesco, explores.
Construction skills gap will continue to widen until image problem is...
The construction skills gap may become a crisis, with 225,000 additional workers needed in four years. Ryan Jones, managing director of SLG Agency and founder of Deconstruction, says the industry needs to work on its image.
Why offsite construction should be leading the digital revolution
David Johnson, pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, looks at some of the different applications for digitising construction and why there is such a good fit with offsite and MMC.
King’s Speech falls flat among UK construction industry
Not enough housing, too-little-too-late leasehold reform and renters reform- the first King's Speech from King Charles and Rishi Sunak has left the UK industry underwhelmed.
New home registrations drop to lowest levels since COVID, according to...
NHBC figures show that new home registrations fell by 53% in Q3 2023, as continuing challenging economic conditions stifle progress.
Unlocking sustainable heating: LOGSTOR’s Terry McGivern explores district heating’s role in...
We spoke with Terry McGivern, managing director of LOGSTOR, about the district heating industry and how it can help create a more sustainable heating sector.
Abdul Hamied appointed interim chair of Unity Homes and Enterprise
Abdul Hameid succeeds Shruti Bhargava, who is stepping down after nine years in the role at the Leeds-based housing association.
Key reasons you need to secure a building warranty before construction
Buildsafe explores how a securing a building warranty prior to starting your project ensures a worry-free experience.