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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 reveals housing delivery investment
Housing, infrastructure and transport gain significant investment following the government’s Autumn Statement
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: 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
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 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
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
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 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...