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Poor weather in October brings down construction output
According to the ONS, monthly construction output was down by 0.5% after September's 0.4% bump.
Turner & Townsend urges industry agility following HS2 cancellation
Turner & Townsend is calling for more adaptability in the industry as construction adjusts to the northern leg HS2 cancellation.
Ed Miliband tours Keepmoat’s new build homes in Doncaster
The shadow secretary of state for energy and net zero, Ed Miliband, toured Keepmoat's Skylarks Grange development near Doncaster
Ed Miliband met with Ashley Cresswell,...
Construction industry reacts: Lee Rowley replaces Rachel Maclean as housing minister
Lee Rowley has been appointed as the housing minister following the sacking of Rachel Maclean, who was in the role for nine months.
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?
UK construction input prices see steepest drop since 2009
The October S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI has indicated that the latest decline in input costs was the steepest since August 2009, and reduced workloads have led to a decline in subcontractor charges for the first time in over three years.
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.
Why developers need to get proactive with water neutrality
Residential and commercial developers need to be aware of water neutrality and make sure they have strategies in place, says Caroline Gray Mason of Cenergist.
Construction output expected to fall by 6.8% in 2023
Construction output is likely to decline by 6.8% in 2023, according to the CPA’s Autumn Forecasts.
Transformative technology driven by increased demand for MMC
Mature commercial markets in the volumetric modular industry are thriving due to increased demand for MMC in the healthcare and education sectors.
New NHBC Training Hub to provide bricklaying Apprenticeships in Bransholme
NHBC has revealed a new apprenticeship hub in Bransholme dedicated to training skilled house builders in the North of England.
ONS reports reveals a decline in construction output for August
The Office for National Statistics has released its construction output report for August 2023 revealing an over decline in productivity.
National Timber Systems secures key frameworks with Vistry Group
National Timber Systems, has been selected to join two frameworks for the homebuilder, Vistry Group.
Conservative’s green regulation delays have earned developers billions
Over the past eight years of Conservative government, housebuilders and property developers have gained billions of pounds in benefits due to delays in low-carbon building regulations.
Unleashing the potential of artificial intelligence in construction
David Johnson, pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, looks at the use of artificial intelligence in construction and why the sector should embrace this new technology.
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?
Nutrient neutrality reform blocked by House of Lords
The House of Lords voted down the Government's planned nutrient neutrality reform, after a strong response from environmental groups criticised the plans.
Construction output slips after two months of growth
New construction output figures published by the ONS today (13 September) show a decline for July 2023 following two months of growth.
August construction PMIs show marginal increase in overall output
The PMI score for August was 50.8, down from 51.7 in July, showing a marginal increase in overall output, according to August construction PMIs.
Industry reacts to Government scrapping nutrient neutrality rules
The Government is scrapping nutrient neutrality legislation to boost housebuilding- but experts say UK rivers would be at increased risk of pollution.
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.
Warm weather leads to first rise in construction output in three...
The latest ONS figures on monthly construction output saw the first rise of 1.6% in volume term for three months, from new work and repair and maintenance.
UK construction output bounces back in July
The most recent CIPS PMI construction data has shown a return to growth in UK construction output for July.
Ibstock closes Lancashire factory as demand drops
Brickmakers Ibstock are shutting down their Ravenhead factory to reduce costs as their pre-tax profit falls by £21m.
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.
Does politics hold the key to solving the housing crisis?
With a target of 300,000 new homes a year needed to solve the housing crisis, Dr David Crosthwaite, chief economist at BCIS, takes a look at the government actions needed to deliver the challenging benchmark.