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ilke Homes to deliver first home to guarantee zero energy bills
ilke Homes, in partnership with Gresham House and SO Resi, are set to deliver a home that promises zero energy bills in Essex.
Leisure Guard: Tailored security services for peace of mind
Leisure Guard offers security services across a range of sectors, including manned security for the leisure, retail and construction industries.
How a construction crimewave is impacting mental health
More than nine out of 10 tradespeople and contractors have been victims of theft, according to new research from NFU Mutual. For many, the loss of valuable tools, equipment and machinery is having a negative impact on their mental health.
King’s Speech falls flat among UK construction industry
Not enough housing, too-little-too-late leasehold reform and renters reform- the first King's Speech from King Charles and Rishi Sunak has left the UK industry underwhelmed.
Empty buildings have ‘significant potential’ as genuinely affordable housing, say MPs
Two all-party groups of MPs have called on the government to act on creating genuinely affordable housing, as 14% of retail unit space and 7% of office space sit vacant.
700,000 students in danger due to poor school conditions in England
According to the National Audit Office (NAO), around 700,000 pupils are in danger due to poor school conditions in England.
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.
Rethinking new development for post-pandemic working habits
A new report suggests post-pandemic working habits mean the built environment sector should prepare for 40% homeworking. Greg Mitchell, executive planning director at Summix, explores the future of work.
Understanding the human benefits of social housing decarbonisation
Derek Horrocks, of Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd, discusses why the real-life benefits of decarbonisation cannot be underestimated in social housing.
Government outlines multi-billion energy revolution on its ‘Energy Security Day’
The Government has announced a series of investments to secure the UK's energy independence, but industry experts are concerned the plans fail to address existing energy waste.
What does the 2023 Spring Budget mean for the construction industry?
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has unveiled his 2023 Spring Budget, announcing 'the biggest ever' employment package, and an extension of the Energy Price Guarantee to help households ease the cost of living crisis. Here, the construction industry shares their thoughts.
New research reveals tackling cold homes could save the NHS £540m
New research by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) has found that tackling cold homes in England could be costing the NHS £540m a year in preventable costs.
Tackling damp and mould in the social housing sector
In this article, Sarah Davis, senior policy and practice officer at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), explores damp and mould in social housing and how the sector can improve standards for tenants.
Construction industry accounted for 16% of administrations in 2022, survey reveals
A survey from Shakespeare Martineau has revealed that the UK construction industry accounted for 16% of administrations in 2022 – the highest sector in the UK.
Construction industry reacts: Bank of England raise interest rate to 4%...
The Bank of England has announced today (2 February) that interest rates have raised by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, signalling a 14-year high and peak inflation across the United Kingdom.
Study shows sector may face construction talent recruitment challenges in 2023
Although recruitment spiked considerably at the end of 2022, dwindling applicant numbers suggest that employers may face construction talent recruitment challenges in Q1 2023, according to new research from APSCo.
Eco-Fix Challenge invites young people to innovate retrofitting solutions with George...
Grimshaw, MACE and MOBIE, George Clarke's education charity are inviting young people to imagine new energy-efficiency solutions in the Eco-Fix Challenge.
2023 predictions: what lies ahead for the construction industry?
2022 has seen three prime ministers, one infamous mini-budget, the war in Ukraine, unprecedented measures taken by the Bank of England and rocketing inflation. What are the industry predictions for 2023?
A summary of changes to the British Standard 8102:2022
In this article, Michael Jones, National Waterproofing Manager at Peter Cox, shares a summary of the changes made to British Standard 8102:2022.
Affordable housing must be a priority of the Autumn Statement, says...
As the latest chancellor's Autumn Statement approaches, industry voices are asking how it can boost the delivery of affordable housing.
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 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.
Rishi Sunak to be Prime Minister: construction industry reacts
Rishi Sunak will become Prime Minister after former PM Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the latest Tory leadership contest.
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.
GMB construction workers stage protest over cost of living
GMB construction workers have taken to the streets of London today (18 October) to protest over the cost of living crisis.