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Kingdom Housing Association executive recognised for designing out crime
Bill Banks, retiring group chief executive, has been celebrated by Secured by Design (SBD) for his work around designing out crime in Kingdom Housing Association’s properties.
Premier Guarantee: Dandra’s accomodation recieves award-winning success
Dandra's new apartments and homes at the Frontwell Meadows and Paddock View sites have received award-winning success with Premier Guarantee.
Using project management software to meet Housing Association targets
Housing Association targets are a great way to measure progress. But they can also indicate when an industry is in difficulty—as the social housing sector can attest, explains Elecosoft.
NHBC partners with CIOB for assessment of Site Supervisor apprenticeship
NHBC will collaborate with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) to provide assessment for the final stages of its Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor apprenticeship.
Building Safety Act: Key questions answered
At Premier Guarantee's latest InSite conference, a panel of experts discussed the Building Safety Act, and how best to prepare for the changes ahead.
UK set to recruit tradespeople abroad in response to shortage of...
The CLC has advised that the migration system expands to include more tradespeople from abroad to answer the skills shortage in the UK.
Construction employment expected to fall for the first time since 2014
Construction employment is expected to fall for the first time since 2014 due to a slowing property market and a decline in housing delivery, according to RIFT.
Lessons learned from Passivhaus with Regan Costello of Seddon
PBC Today spoke with Regan Costello, Pre-Construction Manager for Retrofit and Decarbonisation at Seddon, about creating affordable and sustainable homes with Passivhaus.
A look into women in property with Hellyn Fairbrother
With a career in property spanning almost two decades, Hellyn Fairbrother, regional sales manager at Guinness Homes, has seen it all. But in a largely male-dominated industry, what does it take to be a woman in property?
Futureproofing foundation design against climate change in house building
A new report from the NHBC explains how foundation design can be integral to futureproofing against climate change in house building.
House building up in 2022 despite challenges in final quarterÂ
House building was up in 2023, despite 10 out of 12 UK regions experiencing fall in new home registrations in Q4 with London most severely impacted.
February Nationwide HPI: Annual house price weakest level since 2012
The February Nationwide HPI has shown that annual house price growth has slipped into negative territory for the first time since June 2020, and is the weakest level since November 2012.
NHBC hosts shadow minister for business and industry at Sundial Place
Bill Esterson, shadow minister for business and industry, has visited David Wilson Homes’ Sundial Place development in Sefton, hosted by NHBC, to discuss ongoing skills shortages in housebuilding, preparing for the Future Homes Standard 2025 and the advancement of off-site manufacturing.
Tackling damp and mould in the social housing sector
In this article, Sarah Davis, senior policy and practice officer at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), explores damp and mould in social housing and how the sector can improve standards for tenants.
How to efficiently plan and manage a housing association project
Housing association programmes can be managed more efficiently, using planning and project management software like Powerproject by Elecosoft.
Leadership appointments for Arcadis, Kier Places and RECOM Passive Fire Protection
A flurry of recent appointments include a new Arcadis Northern Cities executive, a new managing director at Kier Places in Jamie McKechnie and RECOM Passive Fire Protection debuting a new management team after a division expansion.
Three developments in the North announced by Morgan Sindall, Bellway and...
Several developments in the North have been announced in Leeds and Newcastle as Morgan Sindall, Bellway, and McLaren Property have been appointed for a Mathematics School, a housing development and a multi-occupied workspace.
UK’s broken planning system hinders decarbonisation of buildings
87% of historic building owners state that UK's planning system blocks the decarbonisation of heritage buildings, and applications to the Planning Portal fall by 1% in January. Find out how digitised planning could help solve Britain's housing crisis.
Second staircase in blocks above 30m rule introduced with immediate effect
All planning applications must include the fire safety measure of including a second staircase in buildings above 30m before going to the GLA.
Donaldson Timber Systems appointed to the Building Better dynamic purchasing system
UK timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems, has been appointed to the Building Better dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for MMC category 2 construction systems.
Digital Transformation to Accelerate Construction Growth in 2023 – Part One
The construction and infrastructure sector has undergone a significant transformation recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the pace of digitalisation in the industry.
Wates project manager wins Site Manager of the Year at LABC...
Glyn Williams, project manager at Wates, has been crowned Site Manager of the Year at the annual LABC Excellence Awards in London.
How volumetric modular can cut carbon emissions in 2023
As the UK continues its drive to build homes in 2023, there is an urgent need for our industry to cut carbon emissions and address the challenges faced by economic instability. The government’s legally binding target to reach net zero by 2050 is not all that far off and a large-scale shift to volumetric modular offers a clear solution.
January construction PMIs reveal fastest fall in output since May 2020
January construction PMIs revealed the fastest fall in output since May 2020 due to a sharp decline in housebuilding reflected by weaker client demand, unfavourable market conditions and greater caution among clients.
Solving the UK’s housing crisis: A moving target?
Solving the UK’s housing crisis was one of the major manifesto promises made by the Conservative Party at the last election in 2019. It pledged to build one million homes over the next parliament. Despite winning the election, this target has never been reached and after yet another government U-turn, this time on housing targets, is all hope now lost?
Leeds brownfield housing development and Manchester logistics mega centre announced
Recent developments announced in the North of England include a Leeds brownfield housing scheme, a new logistics centre in Greater Manchester and a net zero office in the city centre.