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Why the need for modular construction has never been greater
David Johnson, pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, shares his thoughts on why the demand for modular continues to increase and the urgent need for change.
UK homeowners eager to embrace solar energy
A survey from City Plumbing has shed light on the market potential for solar energy and heat pump installations.
Is co-living the answer to the UK’s housing crisis?
A report by the British Property Federation (BPF) has investigated the increasing popularity of co-living.
£60m of funding given to redevelop brownfield sites
Over 6,000 new homes will be built on previously unused brownfield sites with the help of new funding provided to local councils.
English housing is worst in Europe, report finds
England has the lowest number of houses available in the developed world, and the highest rate of inadequate housing in Europe at 15%.
Industry reacts to confirmed axing of HS2 Manchester
After a Conservative Party Conference dogged by the apparent open secret of plans to axe the HS2 to Manchester link, Rishi Sunak confirmed the rumours in his address.
Redrow plans 90-hectare housing development between Rochdale and Middleton
Redrow has applied to build a new housing development, community amenities, and landscaping across nearly 90 hectares of land between Rochdale and Middleton.
Morgan Sindall Construction to deliver major upgrades to Newham Collegiate Sixth...
Morgan Sindall Construction has been selected to spearhead a comprehensive rejuvenation project for Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre
Green belt reform: Why a review is long overdue
The distinction between green belt and brownfield land isn’t as clear cut as we think, says Joshua Bond of Bond Land.
How can retirement communities tackle the social care crisis?
In this article, Andrew Milsom, NHBC, explores the rising demand for retirement communities as the UK seeks a solution to its ageing population and social care crisis.
Zutec building information management white paper shows benefits of digitalisation
Better managed building information leads to safer homes and resident satisfaction rising by 22%, Zutec and Createmaster have found.
Fusion Steel Framing and The Hill Group join forces for Kew...
The light steel framing solutions company, Fusion Steel Framing, has hired housebuilder The Hill Group to work on the redevelopment of the Kew Bridge Rise project in West London.
NHBC launches Housing Association insights collection
NHBC has brought together leaders in housing association development to share their thoughts on this increasingly very important sector.
The decarbonisation of buildings: A win for society, industry and government
Rick Hartwig, built environment lead at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, examines the business and social case for the decarbonisation of buildings, and what industry and government need to do to support the transition to net zero.
M-AR shortlisted for four Offsite Awards
M-AR has been shortlisted for four 2023 Offsite Awards in recognition of the outstanding projects the team has completed over the last 12 months.
Chopping down barriers to timber in construction
Alex Goodfellow, chairman of the Confederation of Timber Industries, examines the barriers to expanding timber use in UK construction and the policy solutions available to the government to address them.
Supporting housebuilders and developers with A-rated warranties
ICW Group, with offices in London, Belfast and the North East, operates right across the UK delivering A-rated warranties and building control services. The company has earned an excellent reputation as a dependable partner to builders, developers, brokers, and homeowners.
UK’s green energy revolution stalled as billions in projects are stuck...
As the UK's green energy revolution stumbles, the Electric Heating Company investigates the hurdles facing the transition to net zero and how you can overcome them.
New home registrations fall by 42% amid regulation changes and mortgage...
New home registrations have declined by 42% in Q2 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to the National House Building Council (NHBC).
Gove’s plans to relax planning rules met with mixed response
Michael Gove has announced a £24m package including ‘super squads’ and relaxing planning rules, including developing more brownfield and retail units to deliver new homes.
Developer contributions inquiry launched by APPG on Housing and Planning
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Planning has launched an inquiry into England's developer contributions systems.
Why “beauty” and “gentle density” will throw NPPF reforms into disorder
PPF reforms emphasise “beauty” and “gentle density” in development – but these vague and unquantifiable terms will only cause more uncertainty in a system already under strain, argues Grant Leggett of Boyer.
Navigating the challenges of a potential UK housing crisis: building a...
As turbulent economic conditions push interest rates up, BW Build Warranty explores how to traverse a potential UK housing crisis.
200 SME firms slam “devasting” anti-development policies in letter to prime...
"Prime Minister, your government’s current and proposed policies are devastating our industry" said 200 SME housebuilders in the letter.
UK has failed on net zero transition progress so far, Climate...
The scathing Climate Change Committee report to Parliament has found that the UK's net zero transition is not on track to reach current targets, with new fossil fuel projects actively detrimental to reaching targets.
[VIDEO]: Footage of new modular housebuilding factory released
Footage of a new 650,000 sq ft TopHat modular housebuilding factory in Corby has been released.