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Poll shows strong public backing for housing on previously developed land
New polling by YouGov has revealed that half of people who object to new housing in their local area would support them if the homes were affordable to people on average local incomes and built on previously developed land.
“Utterly bonkers” skyscraper over Georgian building in Birmingham to be reworked
The proposed skyscraper over a Grade-II listed former hospital building in Birmingham has been decried as "preposterous".
No time to waste: Meeting the housing stock needs of 2040
By 2040, England’s 16+ population is set to grow by 6% and the country is estimated to have lost at least an additional 385,800 social homes. Dan Usher, economics director at Marrons, discusses why short-termism in politics and NIMBYism need to be put aside to ensure the housing stock needs of the country’s future inhabitants are met.
What’s wrong with UK construction?
A roundtable discussion with business leaders from across the UK offsite sector was recently hosted by networking facilitator Anna Whiting and chaired by reputation management specialist Joanne Bridges to look some of the key issues and drivers for change in the modular sector and the wider construction industry.
Insights into local authority housing delivery
NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new build homes, has brought together some of the leaders of local authority development to share their thoughts about this important aspect of housing.
Managing contractor and supply chain risk
In support of NHBC’s purpose to raise standards in house building Charlie Ash, sector lead – housing associations, joined a panel at the Social Housing Annual Conference in November to discuss approaches to managing contractor and supply chain risk in the wake of economic uncertainty.
NatWest Group pledges £5bn to boost UK social housing sector
NatWest Group has unveiled a £5bn lending plan designed to provide support for the UK social housing sector amidst economic pressures.
Scottish homebuilders Springfield Properties renews Secured by Design NBA membership
Leading Scottish homebuilder Springfield Properties has renewed their membership with Secured by Design’s National Building Approval.
Is retrofit data the key to unlocking a $2 trillion market?
International businesses could save a collective $2 trillion a year by focusing on energy efficiency, according to the World Economic Forum. BESA’s Graeme Fox says better use of retrofit data will be crucial in turning potential savings into real ones.
How offsite and MMC pave the way to a brighter future...
Angela Mansell, managing director of Mansell Building Solutions, explores the role offsite and MMC have to play in the future of construction.
Modular Advantage March 2024
The MBI's Modular Advantage March 2024 edition brings the latest research, practices, and tech paving the way to a more sustainable future.
Has ISO answered, “what is a digital twin?”
The new BS ISO/IEC 30173 standard aims to formalise the key elements of a digital twin. Dan Rossiter FCIAT, built environment sector lead at the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists examines the standard’s definitions.
Competition probe launched amongst top UK housebuilding firms
Barratt, Bellway, Redrow and Taylor Wimpey are amongst the top housebuilding firms being investigated for information sharing in CMA competition probe.
Bristol builder bets on West Fraser boards
PPS Building Services Ltd relies on the extensive range of boards offered by West Fraser for projects across a variety of sectors.
Rethink housebuilding: Sano’s hybrid construction challenges traditional approaches
In this article, Sano investigates the case for hybrid construction, which is likely to make you rethink your approach to housebuilding.
Industry reacts to National Planning Policy Framework
Michael Gove finally debuted the much delayed National Planning Policy Framework, with responses ranging from lukewarm to unimpressed.
How AI-powered energy savings are essential to achieving net-zero and reducing...
With COP28 wrapping up and new research from the UKGBC and RICS warning the built environment sector is currently off track to reduce emissions in line with the net-zero 2050 target, Wondrwall explores why AI-powered energy savings are essential to solving decarbonisation challenges.
Gove expected to scrap greenbelt housing targets
The housing secretary is widely expected to relax or scrap greenbelt housing targets as part of revisions to the much-delayed National Planning Policy Framework
Clean heat advocates find cause for optimism amidst political turbulence
In a busy end of the year for politics and policy, do developers and clean heat advocates have a lot to feel good about? Alastair Murray, founder and MD of Rendesco, explores.
Why we need a National Grid upgrade to avoid national gridlock
Green energy homes are the future, but is UK energy infrastructure ready? Go Geothermal explores the case behind a National Grid upgrade.
NHBC’s inaugural Build to Rent Innovators event opened by Lee Rowley...
Hoted in partnership with the British Property Foundation, NHBC's first Build to Rent Innovators event was opened by the new housing secretary.
Business challenges in smart cities: Navigating technologies and building trust
As technology advances and increasingly influences our daily activities, this evolving landscape can also affect urban development. Eduardo Garcia Rodriguez of Capterra discusses new research looking at the drivers of smart cities and how we can address some of the accompanying challenges and concerns.
Home Builders Federation unveils 10-Point plan to improve UK housing supply
The Home Builders Federation has released a 10-point plan of solutions to help the government improve the UK housing supply and provide the nation with much-needed homes.
UK government invests £65m in green heating projects
The government will provide £65m to support five green heating projects across the country through the Green Heat Network Fund.
What are the next steps for the Scottish equivalent of the...
Sarah Lewis, research and policy director at the Passivhaus Trust, discusses the recent UK Passivhaus Conference, which explored Scotland’s move to establish an equivalent to the Passivhaus standard for all newly built housing.
‘Zero chance’ to achieving housing targets without MMC, says Top Hat...
Top Hat chair Carl Leaver spoke before the House of Lords on goverment plans for standardised MMC, housing targets and the skills shortage.