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How will Budget 2020 impact the construction industry?
Today (11 March) marks the arrival of Budget 2020, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak vows to take further steps to decarbonise the economy and get Britain building.
UK house prices drop at fastest rate since 2020 in Nationwide...
The Nationwide November House Price Index has revealed that UK house prices fell at the swiftest rate since June 2020, with annual growth slowing to 4.4%.
How will the Autumn Budget impact the construction industry?
Today (27 October) marks the arrival of the Autumn Budget, as chancellor Rishi Sunak vows to inject £1.8m brownfield funding and build back better and greener, pledging £3.9bn to decarbonise buildings to reach the net zero target by 2050.
Spring Budget 2021: Construction industry predictions and wishes
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the UK economy, all industries await the chancellor’s spring budget announcement on 3 March. Here, professionals in construction and engineering outline their wishes and predictions.
Competitive tenders: Busting the over-budget and over-time paradigm
When it comes to bidding for new clients, design and construction specialist Dan Grimshaw of Beam Developments explains why he walks away if the process involves competitive tender when it’s based on cost alone.
University Challenge 2020: The next generation of timber construction
In this article, TRADA looks at why the Stirling Prize-winning Goldsmith Street represents a big step forward for Passivhaus – and looks at the 2020 University Challenge.
How will the construction industry fare in 2020-21?
The Glenigan Construction Industry Forecast for 2020 and 2021 has predicted a series of bright spots across the construction industry.
Most eco-friendly building materials for 2020 revealed
Sell House Fast surveyed 582 architects, engineers and construction (AEC) professionals to identify the eco-friendly building materials they expect the property industry to increase using in 2020.
EastEnders rebuild 45% above budget and over two years late
The BBC’s E20 programme, to replace and enlarge the external EastEnders set and improve various infrastructure is now forecast to cost £27m more, and take an additional two and a half years to complete.
Autumn Budget 2018: £420m to combat pothole epidemic
Chancellor Philip Hammond is to announce an extra £420m for local councils in England to combat the growing number of potholes
The rise of Britain’s sustainable homes: Building eco-friendly on a budget
The drive to cut carbon emissions means sustainable homes are growing in popularity. Johnathan Bulmer, managing director of shipping container experts Cleveland Containers, discusses this rising trend and how to build an eco-friendly property on a budget
Budget 2017: Hammond got his sums wrong on skills
Philip Hammond’s Autumn Budget got a warm reception from much of the construction industry – but Tony Howard, training director of the Building Engineering Services Association, says the Chancellor missed an open goal on skills
In deep water: Is the UK’s flood defence budget being well...
Matthew Elliott, director of engineering at WYG, warns that flood defence spending may not deliver the kind of protection we expect – but only another catastrophe will highlight the shortcoming
Budget 2016: What it means for construction
Planning and Building Control Today outlines the key points from the Budget and how it will impact the construction sector...
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Building Resilience: Rethinking our approach to construction
This report by Asite provides a snapshot of the future trends shaping the industry, the opportunities and issues it faces in 2020 and exemplifies the virtues of a regionally engaged and globally responsive approach.
Housing in Wales gets £175m investment boost
Housing minister, Julie James has announced that investment in housing in Wales will reach £400m in 2020-21, thanks to a £175m budget boost from the Welsh Government.
Combatting damp, mould, and condensation for healthier homes
Good governance, information management, proactive communication and education can help landlords maintain compliance – and potentially save lives – by tackling damp, mould and condensation (DMC).
Modest recovery keeps construction activity afloat
February PMI data pointed to improved demand conditions across UK construction, bringing a marginal increase to output and activity.
Government in talks to buy Wylfa nuclear site from Hitachi
The Government is in talks with Hitachi over purchasing the 20.8-hectare Wylfa nuclear site in Anglesey after Hitachi did not secure a financial support agreement.
Unproductive cities: The urban design choices delivering growth
With the British economy lagging behind the US, Japan and Germany, could the design of our cities be at fault by failing to recognise how transport links, office building design and green spaces can be a key driver of productivity? Jeff Nottage, design director at Turley, looks how urban design can deliver growth.
UK construction optimism at two year high
Despite subdued order books, the latest PMIs find UK construction business activity expectations at their highest since January 2022.
How can data-led approaches provide stability in the 2024 construction market?
Richard Winson, director at Naismiths Analytics at national real estate consultancy Naismiths, says that data-led approaches based on reliable historical financial data and market insights can provide some level of stability in a challenging market.
How can MMC help ease the UK’s housing crisis?
Ross Baxter, managing director of Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions, explains how Categories two, three, five, and six as defined by the UK Government’s cross-industry working group for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), can be utilised as part of the wider solution to solve the UK's housing crisis.
Action required to address humidity on construction sites following latest storms
With the start of 2024 seeing widespread flooding in the wake of Storm Henk, there is an urgent need for an approach to combat humidity on construction sites to prevent long-term damage, reports Aggreko.
The top news of 2023 on PBC Today
Vacancies, administrations, new EPC regulations and heat pumps were amongst the top news on PBC Today in 2023,
Nemetschek Group – AEC/O software specialists
Providing software solutions, the Nemetschek Group is a pioneer for digital transformation in the construction industry using Open BIM.