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Plans submitted for flagship Birmingham residential scheme
Sama Investments has submitted plans to deliver a new Birmingham residential scheme which will unlock a new gateway into Digbeth and the city centre.
The Great British Retrofit: Challenges to retrofitting older properties
Meeting carbon emissions targets will require most buildings to undergo a retrofit, but retrofitting older properties presents a variety of challenges. Joe Martin, BCIS, explores.
Annual house price growth regresses in May according to Nationwide HPI
Nationwide's House Price Index for May shows annual house price growth slipping back to -3.4% after April's -2.7% bump.
Retrofitting commercial buildings using digital twins
Retrofitting rates need to triple to meet the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. To increase the pace of retrofitting to this level, technology such as digital twins will need to be utilised.
West Midlands Investment Prospectus unveils £20bn investment opportunity
Over £20bn in investment has been revealed under the West Midlands Investment Prospectus 2023, which showcases investable opportunities across the region.
UK government launches plans for the standardisation of MMC in housebuilding
The UK government has recently appointed a firm to help with the standardisation of MMC for housebuilding in the hope of improving innovation and accessibility in construction.
Which homes are best for boiler efficiency?
A recent study from Uswitch Boilers has revealed how property type and age can impact boiler efficiency.
Government funds 26 green finance projects to create energy-efficient homes
Homeowners will be offered a reduction in their mortgage rate in exchange for creating energy-efficient homes.
Addressing the skills gap with a Timber Skills Action plan
Timber Development has unveiled a comprehensive Timber Skills Action plan, in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, NMITE and the HCI Skills Gateway, aimed at equipping the UK construction industry with the necessary skills to increase the use of timber and achieve net zero targets. Chief executive Dave Hopkins discusses the thinking behind the plan.
Will “levelling up” level the playing field for construction SMEs?
Access Construction recently hosted a webinar on ‘What’s New in Construction?’ – a discussion between a panel of five experts on construction SMEs and The Access Group’s head of construction, Carol Massay.
UK’s first women’s-only tower block secures planning permission
Ealing Council has granted planning permission for a 15 storey women's-only tower block, the first of its kind in the UK.
6 out of 10 rental homes fail to meet government’s ambition...
A recent BBC investigation found that six out of ten UK rental homes fail to meet the proposed new standard for EPC ratings. As a result, many tenants have received over-inflated energy bills.
Government threatens cladding companies who refuse to remediate with severe consequences
Three cladding companies, whose poor practices were uncovered by the Grenfell Inquiry, have been warned by the government that they will face “severe consequences” if they do not provide a comprehensive financial package to fix unsafe buildings.
How offsite fabrication can relieve pressure on contractors
MMC solutions such as offsite fabrication could help the supply chain meet ever-increasing targets of efficiency and sustainability.
The National Planning Policy Framework can’t forget local planning authorities
Jason Torrance, chief executive of UK100, a network of local leaders who have pledged to lead a rapid transition to net zero, is calling on Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove to empower local planning authorities to tackle climate change.
Rental sector must scramble to meet requirements of new EPC regulations
Under new EPC regulations proposed by the government, 1.9m bedrooms in London rental properties would be unfit to let by 2028.
Construction project starts continue to slide in March
Glenigan's April 2023 edition of its Construction Index has found that construction project-starts fell by over a third in March.
Thirteen merchants secure spots on £1.42bn social landlord materials framework
City Electrical Factors, Huws Gray, Jewson, NMBS, Travis Perkins and Wolseley are among 13 merchants to have secured spots on a large-scale materials framework for UK housing associations and local authorities.
Call for Scotland’s new first minister to remove housebuilding barriers
Housebuilders call for Scotland's new first minister, Humza Yousaf, to engage with business and remove housebuilding barriers.
Gove calls for Kingspan meeting to discuss cladding compensation
The UK government has called for a meeting with Kingspan, the manufacturer of combustible insulation used on Grenfell Tower, to discuss cladding compensation.
Insurance market must revitalise to support struggling construction firms, MacTavish warns
Insurance market must switch on to deal with escalating construction risks as sector and firms struggle with extreme pressures, Mactavish has warned.
Concerns raised over new powers enabling landlords to evict tenants within...
There are concerns that allowing landlords to evict 'anti social' tenants within two weeks may endanger vulnerable members of society.
Timber-framed buildings in Northwich restored and first MMC homes arrive in...
Traditional timber-framed buildings in Northwich have been restored thanks to Townscape Heritage Project, and the first factory-built homes at a housing development in Gloucestershire have been craned into place.
How can sustainable structural timber help achieve net zero?
Sustainable structural timber offers a range of benefits related to reducing the environmental footprint of buildings and construction processes. PBC Today explore how sustainable structural timber (SST) can contribute towards achieving net zero.
A look into women in property with Hellyn Fairbrother
With a career in property spanning almost two decades, Hellyn Fairbrother, regional sales manager at Guinness Homes, has seen it all. But in a largely male-dominated industry, what does it take to be a woman in property?
Digital revolution in construction: The time is now, part two
The construction industry faces economic challenges and needs to adapt to a rapidly changing world, which presents an opportunity for the sector to embrace digitalisation.