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Changes to planning system fail to provide rural affordable homes
There is a significant shortfall in affordable homes for rural communities, AJC Group has warned as the waiting list for social housing hits a record 1.2m.
November PMI data shows slump in construction growth and business optimism
November PMI data shows a marginal rise in overall construction output, but the lowest business optimism for over two years.
Rising cost of materials will be biggest challenge in 2023, UK...
A new report assessing industry views on the year ahead found that UK builders believe the rising cost of materials will be their biggest challenge in 2023.
UK house prices drop at fastest rate since 2020 in Nationwide...
The Nationwide November House Price Index has revealed that UK house prices fell at the swiftest rate since June 2020, with annual growth slowing to 4.4%.
Planning enforcement backlog reported in 90% of local authorities
Almost 90% of local authorities surveyed by the Royal Town Planning Institute reported struggling with a backlog of planning enforcement cases .
Autumn Statement must deliver on new homes market certainty
In anticipation of Thursday's Autumn Statement, calls have renewed from the housebuilding sector to ensure market stability and deliver new homes for the UK.
EUA announces target for 15m UK net zero homes by 2035
The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has announced an ambitious new target aiming to see 15m UK homes net zero ready by 2035.
October 2022 RICS Residential Market Survey sees rents rise and house...
October 2022 RICS Residential Market Survey has found that buyer demand is decreasing as the growth of house prices stalls.
ONS Construction output September 2022 shows growth despite choppy waters ahead
The ONS Construction output September 2022 shows a third consecutive month of growth and the highest level of output since records began.
October 2022 Halifax House Price Index shows drop in house prices...
The Halifax House Price Index for October 2022 has been released, showing a drop in property price, inflation and growth as economic conditions tighten.
October construction PMIs see output grow but expectations fall
The October construction PMIs signal momentum in the UK, as total industry activity rises at the fastest pace since May despite economic uncertainty.
Why a “retrofit skills revolution” would be a triple win
An urgent retrofit skills revolution must be locally led and nationally funded, says Cara Jenkinson, cities manager at climate solutions charity Ashden.
Bank of England announces largest interest rise in 30 years to...
The Bank of England has announced the largest interest rise in 30 years and warns that the UK is already in recession.
Glenigan construction forecast shows weak construction output as UK economy haemorrhages
The latest Glenigan construction forecast has indicated poor market conditions are stifling construction activity, predicting a return to growth by 2024.
Building confidence in MMC with the DfMA Toolkit
The DfMA Toolkit embeds a wealth of project and supplier data, enabling users to benchmark against their own projects and make more informed and sustainable decisions with the aid of the transport directions and carbon calculator, says Alan Saleh, production innovation manager at L&Q and workstream lead at COLAB.
Accelerating digital engineering in Modern Methods of Construction
Dr Mark Woods, chief strategy officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), believes that digital engineering is a crucial tool in compressing development cycles across the construction sector; and highlights how this can be leveraged to support the industry through a turbulent time.
Retrofitting: One solution to the energy, cost of living and climate...
Retrofitting, and increasing the repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) of the existing housing stock is one the most significant challenges (and opportunities) to reaching net zero, reducing energy bills and improving public health, says David Barnes, policy and public affairs manager at the Chartered Institute of Building.
How can smart tech deliver better, safer, greener homes?
Smart technology is critical to helping social housing providers offer better, safer, greener homes for residents, says Civica’s Michelle Tyler.
Building your dream home: Do you need a self-build structural warranty?
Thinking of renovating an existing property, having a new extension or building your dream home? ABC+ Warranty provides the perfect self-build structural warranty.
Social rent cap could cost local councils more than £3bn in...
Analysis from Savills on behalf of the Local Government Association(LGA) has found that a proposed 5% social rent cap could cost councils more than £3bn.
UK House Price index August 2022 shows increase in house prices
The UK House Price index August 2022 has shown an increase in house prices, although annual growth was slowed compared to August 2021’s stamp holiday changes
Affordable homes in Brent to be delivered by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon has been selected by the London Borough of Brent to build 55 affordable homes in Brent, as well as two community centres.
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Creating sustainable heating networks for the long term
Mark Dowdeswell, senior category manager at Uponor, explains why district heating networks offer housebuilders and developers a viable way to decarbonise their housing stock and help to reduce energy bills for residents.
Improving project predictability with Modern Methods of Construction
The construction sector is typically accused of being slow to embrace change and adapt to new technology and methods, particularly regarding administration and the back office. There’s no denying, however, that with modern methods of construction, the industry is making great strides in improving project predictability.
11 major players join calls for a cross-industry sustainable building taskforce
Levelling up secretary Simon Clarke MP has been sent a letter from the built environment sector calling for a cross-industry sustainable building taskforce.
Construction output bounces back in September despite low business predictions
UK construction output showed an unexpected improvement in September, following two months of falling output. However, outlook has dimmed as survey reveals weakest trend for new orders since recovery began in 2020.