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Old Kent Road Gasholders site to be transformed
London-based developer, Avanton, is to transform the historic Gasholders site on Old Kent Road into a new £230m mixed-use regeneration project.
East Ayrshire reveals £175m investment in housing
East Ayrshire Council has unveiled plans for a £175m boost in the future of housing and housing services over the next five years.
What do the political manifestos mean for the construction industry?
In the run-up to the general election, PBC Today takes a look at what the political party manifestos mean for the housebuilding and construction industry.
Rural campaigners say they can help solve the housing crisis
Rural campaigners have argued that the current ‘outdated’ planning system is holding the UK back and say the government should let them help ease the housing crisis.
Tolent secures £9.3m extra care development in Filey
Tolent has been appointed by Housing 21 to deliver a new extra care development in Filey, which will see the creation of 70 new homes.
Can shared ownership fix the housing crisis?
Housing association Aster Group has urged political parties to work together to fix Britain’s housing market and put shared ownership at the heart of their general election manifestos.
Housing and support for the elderly and disabled in Ryde
Ryde Village, the extra care housing scheme, will offer elderly and disabled people housing and support, maximising their independence and quality of life.
Housing crisis: Are timber industries the answer?
A new report has highlighted the vital role timber industries can play in helping the government meet its targets for housebuilding.
RLB to support new build housing programme in Bristol
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has been appointed by Bristol City Council to support the new build housing programme and deliver council homes for communities across the city.
Council approves £500m housing investment plan for Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has approved the Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for the 2020-25 period, and will now submit this plan to the Scottish Government.
Time to take action on the housing crisis
We know how many people are hit by the housing crisis – it’s time to take action to end it, says James Prestwich, head of policy at the National Housing Federation.
Kuropatwa begins work on TfL’s Beechwood Avenue site
Transport for London (TfL) has revealed that London-based construction company, Kuropatwa Limited, has begun work on the first of TfL’s small sites at Beechwood Avenue.
The value and opportunities within modular construction
Having gained considerable momentum over the past few years, modular construction reduces build times by an impressive 50-60%.
Building Innovation Awards: Best Offsite/Modular Innovation
PBC Today finishes off our preview of the Building Innovation Awards with a look at the Best Offsite/Modular Innovation category.
Sisk awarded Phase 2 of St John’s Hill Estate regeneration
John Sisk & Son has been appointed by Peabody to construct phase 2 of the St John’s Hill Estate regeneration scheme.
Major new scheme for Canning Town gets the green light
A new 804-home scheme at the Manor Road Quarter in Canning Town has taken a step forward after the London Borough approves planning.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Developer
The Building Innovation Awards take place on 23 October in Manchester. PBC Today is previewing each category, today focusing on Most Innovative Developer.
Garden communities: Still fit for purpose?
Dave Pendle, associate director at Marrons Planning, says that close connection between planning and politics could mean that the original aim of garden communities is being diluted.
The McAvoy Group: A BOPAS case study
McAvoy has been providing offsite solutions for nearly 50 years, we asked Graeme O’Doherty, Offsite Housing Specialist about his experience of BOPAS.
New Zealand to boost housebuilding through offsite manufacturing
New Zealand has launched the KiwiBuild programme to improve the productivity of its building and construction capacity through offsite manufacturing.
Demolition begins on £1bn site to make way for retirement village
Demolition has begun on the second site of a £1bn housing regeneration scheme in London with the area set to become a modern retirement village.
Orbit and Wates celebrate completion of Erith Park
Orbit and Wates Residential worked with the community and key stakeholders, including London Borough of Bexley, to transform the Larner Road estate into the new mixed-tenure community of Erith Park.
Contract awarded to begin shaping the York Central site
The contract, the first to be awarded, is for a detailed design review which will lead to a Reserved Matters planning application, due later this financial year.
London mayor backs Unite the Union’s Construction Charter
The Mayor of London has backed Unite the Union’s Construction Charter, which sets out to improve the city’s construction standards, protect workers, and outlaw poor construction practices.
Manchester Council boosts housing target from 20,000 to 32,000
Manchester Council will commit to revising the overall number of homes to be delivered in the city from 20,000 to 32,000.
£17.5m residential and mixed-use development complete in Ealing
The development of Peterhead Court in Ealing has been finalised, as AHR regenerates and breathes new life into the mixed-use site.