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£9.5m retrofit scheme to reduce Wales’ housing carbon footprint
Wales has launched a new £9.5m programme to reduce the carbon footprint of existing social housing, make energy bills more manageable and provide new job opportunities.
Is offsite construction the answer to ‘get Britain building’?
Hager recently hosted a roundtable debate to discuss the potential of offsite construction to help alleviate pressure on Britain’s housebuilding sector. Here, Jane Yorke, residential market manager at Hager, explores some of the key topics debated.
Construction SMEs prove resilient in the face of Covid-19
Construction SMEs are leading the recovery in the industry, as they prove to be more resilient than their larger counterparts, according to analysis from Hudson Contract.
The myths of Modern Methods of Construction
Charles Pierce, managing director of Darwin Group, puts the record straight on the benefits of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Sir Robert McAlpine wins £9m build at Nottingham’s Island Quarter
Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as the main contractor to deliver phase one of the £650m redevelopment of The Island Quarter in Nottingham.
Redrow pulls out of Alton Estate regeneration
Redrow Homes has pulled out of the redevelopment of Alton Estate in Wandsworth, as the housebuilder scales back its operations in London.
Planning reforms offer major boost to SME builders
Landmark changes to the UK’s outdated planning system will protect valued green spaces and offer a major boost to SME builders.
Could co-location developments be the answer to the housing crisis?
Co-location developments are an emerging trend. Could this be an answer to helping solve the housing crisis, with high demand for both industrial and residential developments? Why not integrate the two uses? Peter Watkins, director of HDR|Bradbrook explores.
SME housebuilders continue to grapple with complex planning
As the UK begins to slowly come out of lockdown, SME housebuilders will once again have to grapple with a planning system that has arguably never been more complex, according to a report by Aldermore Bank.
Timber frame construction and sustainability
Richard Allen, sales director at specialist timber panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY, explores how timber frame construction could help us rise to sustainability challenges.
Housebuilders urge the government not to forget about retirees
While much has been written about the challenges faced by first-time buyers struggling to get a foot on the housing ladder this summer, Advantage Home Construction Insurance looks at why developers are warning we can’t afford to ignore the housing needs of older people.
Offsite construction and pre-manufacture
TRADA examines the offsite construction landscape and asks if the right drivers and economic conditions are in place for a step-change in its adoption.
Plans in for first phase of £650m Island Quarter scheme
Plans for the first phase of the £650m Island Quarter development have been submitted to Nottingham City Council.
Why are we failing on ventilation in existing buildings?
Good ventilation is essential in controlling damp, mould and pollutants but a lack of compliance with Building Regulations in this area is widespread. When we’re not getting it right with new builds, what hope is there for proper ventilation in existing buildings, asks James Berry of the Property Care Association.
Research secures funding to accelerate MMC
Totally Modular and University of Wolverhampton academics have secured funding to accelerate research into Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Thinking outside the offsite construction box
Modular construction is getting a lot of attention for the undoubted benefits it offers but it is only one of many offsite solutions, like timber frame, that have their own unique advantages, says Malcolm Thomson, sales director at Scotframe.
Covid-19: Can we build our way out of this (Part 2)?
Following Boris Johnson’s call to “build, build, build” to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, David Edwards of Place-Make examines reaction to the Prime Minister’s speech and asks if it will deliver sustainable, community-led results.
Canary Wharf Group submits North Quay masterplan
Canary Wharf Group has revealed plans by architects Allies and Morrison for a 3.8 million sq ft development on the North Quay site at Canary Wharf.
Plans unveiled for £3bn Arden Cross scheme
Home to the HS2 Interchange Station, Arden Cross has launched its ambitious masterplan to create a sustainable new business, leisure and residential district in the Midlands.
NLWA announces job-creating green infrastructure in Edmonton
NLWA has launched the hunt for bidders to build the new Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), which will divert up to 700,000 tonnes of waste from landfill every year.
Aldermore welcomes parliamentary report on UK planning system reforms
The publication of All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for SME housebuilders report on ways to improve the UK planning system has been welcomed by Aldermore bank.
Green light for Ebbsfleet Garden City’s third primary school
Plans have been approved for Ebbsfleet Garden City’s third primary school which will provide places for up to 420 pupils.
Balfour Beatty wins phase two of £197m Lewisham Gateway scheme
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £197m contract to construct Phase Two of the Lewisham Gateway regeneration scheme on behalf of Lewisham Gateway Developments.
Demand for groundworkers sparks V-shape construction recovery
Recent data shows demand for groundworkers has passed the pre-lockdown peak, suggesting a V-shaped recovery is on the cards for the UK construction sector.
Muse and Get Living confirm plans for Lewisham Gateway scheme
Muse Developments and Get Living PLC have agreed a £252m funding deal to accelerate the delivery of the second and final phase of Lewisham Gateway, one of the largest regeneration schemes in the South East.
Plans submitted to transform Baring Street in Manchester
Logik Developments has submitted a planning application to Manchester City Council for a commercial scheme which will form part of the £1bn Mayfield Masterplan.