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Roofing contractors survey: Rising demand, late payments and sustainability in procurement
The State of Roofing Industry survey for Q4 2023 from the NFRC and Glenigan highlights key issues for the sector.
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.
Construction technology strategy is key to making the UK a global...
If the UK wants to be serious about becoming a global tech powerhouse, it must place a construction technology strategy at the heart of innovation efforts, argues Haman Manak, procurement director at Stanmore.
Homes England grant scheme and S106 agreements are not working in...
Luke Simmons of Cora looks at the Homes England grant scheme, its unintended consequences on the housing market and suggests a way it could be made to work better.
NHBC’s Residential Construction Statistics: Planning for 2024
As we embark upon a new financial year, it is the ideal time to consider planning for the rest of this year and attempt to anticipate what lies ahead in 2025, with the Residential Construction Statistics platform.
Over half of British homes still only meeting insulation standards of...
Two years after EDF and Sprift's study into the energy efficiency of UK homes, updated research has found that just over half of British homes are still only meeting the insulation standards of fifty years ago.
UK construction sector ends 6 month decline, shows March recovery
After enduring a prolonged downturn, the UK construction sector witnessed a notable turnaround in March, marking the end of a six-month decline and hinting at a potential recovery.
Putting the UK housing market back on track
Ravi Pankhania, managing director of Nacropolis Group, explores the challenges surrounding affordability, supply shortages, and planning complexities in the UK housing market.
Government halts construction of 38,000 homes over second staircase delay
According to recent figures, at least 38,000 new homes in London have been halted due to the government's failure to clarify the second staircase fire safety regulation.
Expanding insurance solutions for housebuilders and developers
ICW Group is pleased to announce a continued expansion of its insurance service portfolio for housebuilders and developers.
Is offsite the key to swifter mechanical services installation?
Steve Richmond, head of marketing and technical – Building Solutions at REHAU UK, explores what building services professionals should consider when installing mechanical services on MMC projects and the role that offsite construction can play.
Barratt acquisition of Redrow under CMA investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority has opened an investigation into the Barratt acquisition of Redrow, estimated to be worth £2.5bn.
Monthly construction output perks up with 1.1% increase
The rise in monthly construction output comes after three consecutive monthly falls, with the value sitting at £15,422 million in January 2024.
Only 25% of construction managers open to hiring people with criminal...
According to CIOB's latest research report, there is a negative stigma and fear surrounding the hiring of people with criminal records due to concerns over employee safety.
Government withdrawal of £500m housing funding stalls plans for 42,000 homes
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has removed housing funding totaling £538.8m from 16 projects.
Perfectly prepared with SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus
West Fraser has released a new ready-primed version of SterlingOSB Zero board, PrimedPlus, as well as a downloadable factsheet for specifiers.
J S Crawford Contracts goes into liquidation
All 23 members of staff have been made redundant as the Scottish housebuilder J S Crawford Contracts (Borders) Ltd goes into administration.
UK construction optimism at two year high
Despite subdued order books, the latest PMIs find UK construction business activity expectations at their highest since January 2022.
12% of UK administrations in 2023 were in construction industry
The construction industry accounted for 12% of administrations in 2023 – the second highest sector in the UK, and a 22% increase compared to 2022.
House of Lords calls for transparency in Government MMC initiatives
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has highlighted the need for transparency in the Government's MMC initiatives in a new report.
Building for Tomorrow is back for 2024
NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow (BFT) returns from February to March 2024, with eight events across the country for house building professionals.
Construction output drops in three months to November 2023
Construction output sees decrease as focus shifts to maintaining existing buildings, rather than commissioning new work.
68% of British people support Biodiversity Net Gain rules for greener...
New research has revealed that the majority of Brits support new Biodiversity Net Gain rules to increase the number of plants and wildlife in their local area.
Ramboll analyses the impact of nutrient neutrality regulations on UK development
Ongoing uncertainty over nutrient neutrality is muddying the waters, says Karen Allso of Ramboll.
The top news of 2023 on PBC Today
Vacancies, administrations, new EPC regulations and heat pumps were amongst the top news on PBC Today in 2023,
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