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Analysis reveals local plans support custom and self-build housing
An analysis of all local plans across England, by the Right to Build Task Force has revealed that 58% of local planning authorities have,...
SIPs are coming to the fore in modular construction
There is no question that a contractor can construct better quality buildings, build them faster and provide exceptional eco-benefits, using Hemsec SIPs.
Engie wins £90m low carbon decentralised energy scheme
Engie has joined forces with Edinburgh St James, to operate a new low carbon decentralised energy scheme, worth £90m.
Higgins wins £22.5m Grange Farm Estate contract in South Harrow
Higgins has been awarded the £22.5m contract to design and build the first phase of the Grange Farm Estate in South Harrow.
MMC and timber frame: The perfect duo for sustainable housebuilding
Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, discusses why Modern Methods of Construction coupled with a build fabric such as timber frame are key to meeting government housing targets sustainably.
Joint venture unlocks biggest brownfield housing site in the region
The joint venture between Sandwell Council and WMCA, unlocks the biggest brownfield housing site in the region, helping to reduce pressure on the green belt.
‘Game-changing’ tidal energy project gets the green light
Interreg France (Channel) England Programme has approved the largest ever Interreg project that could be game-changing for the European tidal stream energy sector.
Case study: Raining’s Stairs social housing development, Inverness
The Raining’s Stairs development provides high-quality social housing that has helped transform a long-vacant site in Inverness city centre.
Major land acquisition confirmed for Ebbsfleet Garden City
Ebbsfleet Central, a new facility in Ebbsfleet Garden City will deliver a commercial and residential centre, backed by housing minister, Esther McVey.
Housebuilding duo reaches finals for self-build housing award
Three of Scotframe and Cairnrowan Custom Homes collaborations have reached the finals of a UK-wide self-build housing award.
Ogilvie breaks ground on £30m Wellheads Road scheme in Aberdeen
Ogilvie Construction has begun construction on a new £30m scheme to provide 283 new flats on Wellheads Road in Dyce for Aberdeen City Council.
Brentwood Development Partnership to transform the borough
Brentwood Borough Council and Morgan Sindall Investments have formed a joint venture, the Brentwood Development Partnership, to redevelop Brentwood.
Wates awards £3m contract for steel-framed bathrooms pods
Bathroom pod manufacturer, Offsite Solutions, has won a £3m contract from Wates Construction to supply 440 bespoke steel-framed bathroom pods.
£3.7m housing development to help prevent homelessness in Manchester
The second phase of a £3.7m housing development in Manchester to prevent homelessness has begun today, on World Homeless Day (10 October)
Norwich council estate wins 2019 RIBA Stirling Prize
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named Goldsmith Street in Norwich, designed by Mikhail Riches with Cathy Hawley, as the winner of the 2019 RIBA Stirling...
Canada Water Masterplan gets the green light
Southwark Council Planning Committee has granted the Canada Water Masterplan resolution planning consent, which will see the creation of 3,000 new homes.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Building Project
PBC Today continues our preview of the Building Innovation Awards with a look at one of the most coveted awards up for grabs - the Most Innovative Building Project.
Social housing levels failing those most in need
The private rental sector is picking up the slack for the millions of people reliant on social housing in England, due to an inadequate level being delivered from the social sector, says Bunk.
Building Innovation Awards: Best Use of Emerging Technology
Ahead of the Building Innovation Awards on 23 October in Manchester, PBC Today is taking a look at the nominees in the Best Use of Emerging Technology category.
Timber frame: The sustainable answer to the housing crisis
Malcolm Thomson, sales director of Scotframe, discusses offsite timber frame, fabric-first and the new Saint Gobain Multi-Comfort concept.
Major development opposite Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station agreed
Transport for London (TfL) has completed a deal with Aviva Investors to enable the development of a mixed-use scheme opposite the new Liverpool Street Elizabeth line eastern station entrance at 1 Liverpool Street as well as above and around Crossrail infrastructure.
Traditional vs modular: Deconstructing building methods
Traditional and modular construction are very different from one another. Premier Guarantee examines the pros and cons.
Aster to double shared ownership portfolio in next five years
Housing association Aster Group has revealed that it plans to build 2,800 new shared ownership homes over the next five years – boosting its shared ownership portfolio to over 5,000 by 2024.
Reuben brothers inject £19m into modular housebuilder Project Etopia
Billionaire brothers, David and Simon Reuben have invested £19m in modular housebuilder, Project Etopia.
1 in 7 people hit by the housing crisis in England
More than 8 million people in England are living in unaffordable housing, according to the first-ever ‘state of the nation’ report on the housing crisis.
‘Pop-up’ modular housing solution leaves tenants insecure, research finds
New research from Royal Holloway has explored the impacts of ‘pop-up’ modular housing for homeless families, discovering that while it improves quality of life in many respects, it can also exacerbate feelings of stigma and insecurity.