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August 2022 Halifax House Price Index shows easing of growth as...
The August 2022 Halifax House Price Index has been released, showing a decrease in the annual rate of growth but record high house prices.
Tool theft epidemic in UK expected to worsen as cost-of-living-crisis continues
Over half of tradespeople expect the tool theft epidemic to worsen as the cost-of-living crisis continues, with 4 in 5 experiencing tool theft this year.
Construction mental health crisis calls for an inclusive strategy
Despite recent improvements, the construction sector grapples with rising mental health challenges, necessitating swift action to address root causes and implement effective solutions, explains Annelee Roscoe, HR and ESG director of Premier Modular.
How can modular construction tackle the housing crisis?
An award-winning modular housing specialist is providing a sustainable solution to tackling fuel poverty, homelessness and rough sleeping.
Orbit commissions fuel poverty charity for customer support through energy crisis
Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA) has been commissioned by Orbit to support their housing customer through the ongoing energy crisis.
Planning’s role in solving the social housing crisis and tackling homelessness
The Big Issue revealed that at least 30,000 people in England have been on a social housing waiting list for over a decade. Right to Buy, demolitions, and lack of new properties by local authorities have led to a social housing crisis, explains Liberty Mallon.
House prices fall in September as cost of living crisis and...
The September Halifax House Price Index showed that house prices experienced a slight fall in September, marking the second marginal decrease over the past three months.
Is modular housing the solution to the housing crisis?
Modular housing could be the solution to the housing crisis, delivering houses 50% faster and half emissions in the process , Make UK Modular has claimed.
Sisk to make one-off cost-of-living payment to employees
John Sisk & Son will make a one-off cost-of-living payment to employees this September and will issue Christmas vouchers in November.
Experts warn of a worse energy crisis in 2023
A report from the Institute for Government has warned that the UK risks a worse energy crisis in 2023, after a decade of ineffective housing and energy policy.
Council tackles Cornwall housing crisis by investing in new offsite homes
Cornwall Council is set to announce an extension to its modular housing initiative to help tackle Cornwall’s housing crisis.
It’s time for SMEs to invest in construction software – their...
The cost-of-living crisis and volatility in interest rates is taking its toll on the construction industry. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the SME level.
How can construction software help to beat economic uncertainty?
As the cost-of-living crisis and volatile interest rates continue to take their toll on the construction industry, Bluebeam explores how construction software can help SMEs amidst economic uncertainty.
Energy Prices Bill launched by Government to support households and businesses
The Energy Prices Bill has been introduced to Parliament, to provide support for consumers in response to the cost-of-living crisis.
Mini-budget 2022: Industry reacts to Liz Truss stamp duty cut
Industry experts respond to the 2022 mini-budget which will see stamp duty cut under plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and boost the economy.
Rent cap on social housing proposed to support tenants with cost...
A consultation has been launched on a rent cap on social housing to assist tenants with the cost-of-living crisis, with tenants and landlords encouraged to participate.
Architectural visualisation: Designing cities for mental wellbeing
One in three of the UK city dwellers believe their home has had a negative effect on their mental wellbeing. Petr Mitev, vice-president of solutions for designers at Chaos, says urban design needs to embrace architectural visualisation and sustainability to build a better future.
Designing homes with MMC for the Future Homes Standard
At a time when housing is so desperately needed and demand far outweighs the supply, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) could be the answer to deliver homes quickly, sustainably, and in volume explains Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions.
Baked in or bolted on? Social value in infrastructure projects
Why social value needs to be built into infrastructure projects from the outset, amid increasing risk of becoming window dressing.
Using digital tools to deliver social value accountability in public sector...
Robbie Blackhurst, founder of Black Capital Group (BCG), explores how digital tools can ensure accountability and increase the profile of social value in public sector built environment projects.
New build mould: Landlords, liability and designing healthy homes
Mould occurs naturally and the spores that cause it are surrounding us every day. So why in 2024 is new build mould becoming a challenge for the sector? Andrew D Thompson FRICS, a postgraduate researcher at Anglia Ruskin University undertaking a professional doctorate looking at housing fitness for human habitation, takes a look.
How construction software can help SMEs survive
Bluebeam's latest eBook delves into the issues facing SMEs and explores how construction software can protect your firm's finance management.
Sheffield City Council delivers first ‘net zero in operation’ council homes
Sheffield’s first ‘net zero in operation’ council homes were lifted into position at the Duffield Place site in Woodseats in August.
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.
Hinkley Point C unrest continues as steel erectors down tools
Steel erectors working for contractor William Hare downed tools yesterday, the latest of the unrest at Hinkley Point C.
63% of UK trades are struggling to find staff amid construction...
According to Rated People, a platform for finding tradespeople, many tradespeople are looking to leave the country which could worsen the already severe construction labour shortage.