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CGI of Energy House prototype

Green flatpack housing unveiled at Energy House 2.0

Vector Homes has unveiled a prototype rapid-build flatpack housing system built using sustainable and advanced materials at the Energy House 2.0 research facility at the University of Salford. Chief executive Nathan Feddy discusses the mission to cut carbon, cost and complexity in construction.
A panoramic image looking down from streets of traditional Victorian houses in London's Muswell Hill suburb, towards the city centre on the horizon.

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.
Hybrid housing

Standardised modules dock into living spaces for a flexible hybrid housing...

As the construction industry scratches its head wondering how to make the dream of volumetric MMC a reality, could a novel hybrid housing concept be the catalyst that finally drives it mainstream?
MMC building, representing the offsite construction crisis

Opportunities in crisis: Is offsite construction at a tipping point?

Amid economic uncertainty and global turmoil, offsite construction is seemingly facing a bleak outlook. However, Mark Beirne of Cara EPS and a director of Offsite Alliance, argues that the crises besetting the sector can also prove a tipping point to go mainstream.
modular housing - energy-efficient homes

Demand for energy-efficient homes could spark a rise in modular housing

The ‘Green Shoots: The Future of UK Housebuilding’ report from Make UK Modular has revealed public support for more energy-efficient homes.
Top Hat chair Carl Leaver spoke before the House of Lords on goverment plans for standardised MMC, housing targets and the skills shortage

‘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.
modular housing manufacturing - construction robotics

Porsche and ABB Robotics to work on modular housing manufacturing tech

Porsche Consulting has partnered with ABB Robotics to work on technology for modular housing manufacturing.

Investing in innovation now to ensure energy efficient housing for the...

Andy Merrin, innovation and decarbonisation director at United Living Property Services, explores the next steps needed to deliver energy efficient housing for the UK.
England has the lowest number of houses available int he developed world, and the highest rate of inadequate housing in Europe at 15%. Bay window of an abandoned terrace house in London

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%.
The £100m average annual bill for maintaining the Houses of Parliament is higher than the average yearly spend (£93m) issued for home improvement grants, according to a new report

Cost of maintaining Parliament £7m more than rest of country’s housing...

The £100m average annual bill for maintaining the Houses of Parliament is higher than the average yearly spend (£93m) issued for home improvement grants, according to a new report- all coming at the taxpayer's expense.

Is refurbishment the answer to meeting UK housing demand?

With the UK’s ongoing housing crisis seeming to go from bad to worse, could refurbishment be the answer to meeting UK housing demand? Carl Yale, Lovell, explores.
Lee Parkinson, chief executive of Efficiency North, explores the impact of the Mosey Report recommendations in social housing

18 months later: what the Mosey Report has meant for social...

It’s been 18 months since Professor David Mosey’s Constructing the Gold Standard report was published, but how have its recommendations been taken on board in the social housing sector?
two elderly people sitting on a bench to showcase retirement communities concept

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.
Waist up portrait of two modern construction workers using VR gear to visualize projects on site, representing construction technology trends

Construction technology trends: paving the way for the future of the...

In this article, Build Warranty delves into the construction technology trends that are poised to redefine the UK housing market and explores their potential implications.
Housing associations - NHBC booklet

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.
Affordable housing development - Edinburgh skyline

Housing minister greenlights £80M affordable housing development in Edinburgh

The West Craigs £80 million Edinburgh affordable housing development will create 425 energy-efficient homes under the supervision of the Wheatley Group.
Entrance hall and empty floor tile, interior space, representing potential space for geniuinely affordable housing

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.
Scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund is a step in the right direction- but more action is needed, says Homelink CEO Chris Jones

We must go further than scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation...

Scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: a significant step in the right direction, but more action is needed, says Homelink CEO Chris Jones The...
aerial view of housing in the UK - council housebuilding

LGA chairman calls for new council housebuilding approach to tackle crisis

The outgoing Chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA) emphasised the need to grant each area in England a new local council housebuilding deal by 2025.
Chaired by Derek Horrocks, the new National Home Decarbonisation Group will represent Tier 1 contractors and suppliers in delivering decarbonisation across UK housing

National Home Decarbonisation Group to drive UK housing retrofits

Chaired by Derek Horrocks, the National Home Decarbonisation Group will create a collaborative plaftorm for Tier 1 contractors and suppliers.
Older person in their home - Housing for older people

UK government launches taskforce to revolutionise housing for older people

The UK government have bought together a team of experts to improve housing for older people and alleviate the housing crisis.
Derek Horrocks discusses why we should not underestimate the real-life benefits of decarbonisation in social housing

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.
older people's housing taskforce

Professor Julienne Meyer appointed as chair for Older People’s Housing Taskforce

The Older People's Housing Taskforce will work across multiple sectors to increase volume and options for senior housing in the UK.
A total of £1.8bn has been awarded through multiple grant schemes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency across the UK

£1.8bn Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency of social...

A total of £1.8bn has been awarded through multiple grant schemes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency across the UK.
United Living Property Services (ULPS), a subsidiary of United Living Group, have been awarded a place on two National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF) frameworks

United Living secures two National Housing Maintenance Forum Framework spots

United Living Property Services (ULPS), a subsidiary of United Living Group, have been awarded a place on two National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF) frameworks.
Make UK Modular has celebrated building a significant consultory relationship with the government on behalf of the UK modular housing sector

Make UK Modular celebrates raised profile of modular housing in first...

Make UK Modular has celebrated building a significant consultory relationship with the government on behalf of the UK modular housing sector.