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The National Planning Policy Framework can’t forget local planning authorities
Jason Torrance, chief executive of UK100, a network of local leaders who have pledged to lead a rapid transition to net zero, is calling on Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove to empower local planning authorities to tackle climate change.
New Residential Construction Statistics portal from NHBC
NHBC has launched a new self-service Residential Construction Statistics portal to provide instant access to the latest information on the housing market.
February construction output bounces back by 2.4%
February construction output has rebounded by 2.4%, following a 1.7% fall in January 2023, making February the highest monthly value in level terms since records began in January 2010.
NHBC bolsters housing association team with key appointment of Charlie Ash
Charlie Ash has been unveiled as the new Sector Lead for Housing Associations at NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new homes.
30% decrease in Self Build Register use could be ‘huge’ opportunity...
Suffolk Building Society has called for a collective drive to promote self build efforts after data found that planning permission approvals dropped by 23%.
Modular housebuilder Lighthouse joins Make UK Modular
Low-carbon modular housebuilder, Lighthouse, has become the newest member of the modular housing trade body, Make UK Modular.
Insurance market must revitalise to support struggling construction firms, MacTavish warns
Insurance market must switch on to deal with escalating construction risks as sector and firms struggle with extreme pressures, Mactavish has warned.
Government needs a ‘radical rethink’ to meet annual 300,000 new homes...
No government can come close to its 300,000 new homes target by 2025 without a radical rethink in the way we build houses, warns Make UK Modular.
SterlingOSB Zero for industrial chic in compact Paris loft apartment
The "Under the Roof" project in Paris has been given a new lease of life using SterlingOSB Zero from the West Fraser range.
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.
Spring Budget 2023: What is in store for the construction industry?
Founder of Open ECX, Matthew Jones, discusses the upcoming Spring Budget, and what he hopes it will bring for the construction industry.
New protocol establishes inspections process for sprayed foam insulation
A cross-party group has contributed to a defined course of action for the inspection of properties with sprayed foam roof insulation.
New group directors appointed at John Sisk & Son and Durkan
New group directors have been appointed at John Sisk & Son and Durkan. John Sisk & Son has appointed a new managing director for its Ireland East business, followed by Durkan who has appointed a new group land director.
Adverse weather and economic uncertainty see construction output drop in January...
The latest ONS figures on construction show a decrease of 1.7% in monthly output, attributed to economic uncertainty increasing customer hesitancy and general delays.
Reflecting on workplace diversity for Women in Construction Week with Barratt...
Five employees across the Barratt Developments Group have reflected on their experience with workplace diversity over their 60 combined years in the construction industry.
Construction activity rises in February at fastest rate since May 2022
The latest construction PMI figures show construction activity rising, with commercial work offsetting a drop in housing activity.
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.
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.
Flipping building affordable homes strategy could slash 1.2m council waiting lists
A 30-page blueprint published by the Housing Finance Institute and Localis proposes to flip the script on a new affordable housing strategy, aiming to slash the 1.2m waiting list councils face.
West Fraser – perfect for your 2023 panel projects
It’s easy to select the perfect panel for your project with West Fraser's panel samples, interactive product guide and downloadable checklist.
December construction output remains flat as industry holds off recession
The latest December construction output has shown that growth remained flat in December 2022 due to an increase in new work offset by a decrease in repair and maintenance.
Labour shortage and inflation slowing build-to-rent growth
Analysis from the BPF indicates inflation is responsible for the slowing of build-to-rent growth in the end of the fourth quarter in 2022.
The top four benefits of using IconSystem
IconSystem is a cloud-based collaborative software for recording, specifying, designing, and managing building data, providing your teams with an intelligent Common Data Environment to enable dynamic sharing of all building specifications and standards.
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.
Industry confident in face of 2023 economic turbulence in construction, survey...
Over 1,300 UK industry experts were polled in a recent survey by the Access Group’s Construction division on economic turbulence in construction in 2023.
Construction industry reacts: Bank of England raise interest rate to 4%...
The Bank of England has announced today (2 February) that interest rates have raised by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, signalling a 14-year high and peak inflation across the United Kingdom.