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green belt

Developers could be given the go ahead to build on green...

A government initiative that would enable developers to build on parts of the UK’s green belt is expected to go ahead next month
Autumn Statement

Autumn Statement reveals housing delivery investment

Housing, infrastructure and transport gain significant investment following the government’s Autumn Statement
construction skills shortage

Brexit could result in construction skills shortage says SMP

The Society of Mortgage Professionals has warned leaving the EU could lead to a critical construction skills shortage
autumn statement

Autumn Statement: what can the construction sector expect?

This afternoon the government will lay out its plans in its Autumn Statement, with housing and infrastructure expected to be a key focus
National Infrastructure

Small subcontractors miss out on national infrastructure benefits

Only one in five small firms are benefiting from national construction infrastructure contracts it has emerged
uk construction week

UK Construction Week draws attention to Northern Powerhouse potential

The potential of the Northern Powerhouse, new product launches, and experts discussions were the main features of this year’s UK Construction Week… UK Construction Week...

Scot JCB achieves record sales

Construction and farm machinery supplier Scot JCB has revealed it achieved record sales in the latest year.
Further regulation won’t help solve the housing crisis

Further regulation won’t help solve the housing crisis

Reflecting on the recent APPG inquiry into the quality and workmanship of new housing in England, Rico Wojtulewicz, Policy Advisor at the House Builders Association argues that more regulation won't solve the housing crisis

The housebuilder’s challenge: a realistic target?

74 percent of housebuilders think the government’s aim of building a million homes during the current Parliament is unachievable. Gwyn Roberts, Homes and Communities Leader at BRE Global examines what can be done to make this target a reality
housing shortage

State of the Nation – A housing shortage

In addressing the continuing issue of a housing shortage, Richard Ogden, Chairman of Buildoffsite is still waiting for a modern, innovative approach to delivering the homes that the UK needs.

UK construction output returns to growth in September

The construction sector saw a growth in output during September’s PMI, shaking off the post-Brexit slump.

European builders welcome in the UK post-Brexit

Ministers say European builders will still have a role to play in meeting the one million homes target after Brexit.

£5bn government funding will speed up home building

The government has announced funding totalling £5bn, which will be used to speed up the construction of tens of thousands of new homes.

The blame game: is the planning process causing the housing crisis?

Joanne Farrar, Technical Director of Planning, Atkins discusses whether challenges in the planning system are really to blame for the housing crisis.

FMB welcomes Labour ‘interventionists’ policy on housing finance

The Federation of Master Builders has said Labour’s ‘interventionists’ policy on housing finance would be welcomed During Labour’s conference Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell highlighted the...
housing supply

Housing supply challenge: More than just a planning issue

The challenge of meeting the UK’s housing supply targets is more than just a problem for the planning sector, according to BLP Insurance’s Kim...

Brexit could exacerbate the construction skills shortage

The construction sector has warned big infrastructure projects could be at risk if EU workers are not allowed to remain in the UK post-Brexit.

DCLG releases Planning Application Statistics

The DCLG has released figures relating to the number of planning applications made in the second quarter of this year New figures have been released...

Parliament launches Neighbourhood Planning Bill

The Neighbourhood Planning Bill, which aims to speed up the process while supporting housebuilding, has gone before parliament… Housing and Planning Minister Gavin Barwell said...

Brexit has not impacted Redrow sales but the planning process remains...

Chairman of housebuilding firm Redrow has said the vote to leave the EU had not impacted sales, but warned the planning process is difficult Despite...

Neighbourhood planning reforms to go ahead

Proposals aimed at making it easier for local community groups to influence the planning process have been green lit by the government The government has...

Brick shortage damaging house building

A new report has revealed the shortage of bricks is having a detrimental impact on the ability of the construction sector to build new homes.

Cutting construction jobs would be the ‘first nail in the coffin’

A new analysis has warned that cutting jobs in the construction industry would damage the sector significantly… An analysis by One Way has said further...

200 communities approve Neighbourhood Plans

A new landmark has been reached, with 200 communities now approving Neighbourhood Plans, it has emerged… Support for Neighbourhood Plans has reached a major milestone,...

Council house building needs renaissance

The Local Government Association has called for action to help meet the future demand of council housing… Research published by the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed...

Consumers will pay more for healthier homes

A new report from the UK Green Building Council suggests consumers are willing to pay more for healthier homes… Consumers are willing to pay more...