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HBF report says SME housebuilder support could unlock 100,000 homes

The Home Builders Federation have released a report highlighting a need for further SME housebuilder support, unlocking 100,000 homes per year.

Six reasons social housing frameworks are worth their weight in gold

Faye Whiteoak, regional director of the Northern Procurement Alliance, discusses research looking at how local authority procurement teams view frameworks and her own conversion to their use.

Eight major DfE school construction contracts worth £270m awarded

Eight DfE school construction contracts have been awarded across five firms, marking a £270m investment by the Department for Education.

Actions not words: How will we deliver the quality built environment we deserve?

Built assets underpin society and the economy. We must deliver a built environment that supports the needs of society while minimising its impact on the natural environment, argues Alison Nicholl, head of Constructing Excellence.

Latest red flag report warns of construction industry financial crisis

A construction industry financial crisis is looming, as the latest red flag report details an increase in construction companies in distress.

CPA echoes warning of missing UK housing targets

The CPA has sent a letter to Rachel Reeves warning that, at the current rate, the construction industry will be missing UK housing targets.

HBF letter to OBR warns that 1.5m housing target will be missed

The HBF have sent a letter to the OBR stating that without first-time buyer support, the 1.5m housing target will be missed.

Certainty under pressure: Why confidence in construction matters more than ever

Confidence, collaboration and connection- these are all tools that the construction industry can utilise to ensure delivery against a variety of adverse conditions, Currie & Brown have found.

Choosing the right B2B marketing partner: Why now is the time for construction firms to review their agency relationships

As construction companies must increasing juggle climate commitments, commercial clarity and cultural shifts, the right B2B marketing partner can be key to the balance.

AECOM makes recommendations to boost UK infrastructure delivery

AECOM has made a series of recommendations targeted to boost the UK's infrastructure delivery and the 10-year infrastructure plan.

CPA Autumn Forecast highlights pre-budget anxiety

The CPA Autumn Forecast shows dreary predictions as the industry anxiously awaits the next budget and delivery rates drop.

Vast majority of new build infrastructure not adopted by public bodies, say HBF

The Home Builders Federation has released a new report showing that just 10% of new build infrastructure is adopted by local authorities.

London emergency housebuilding measures announced

A new package of London emergency housebuilding measures have been announced after several boroughs have reported no starts in Q1 2025.

The UK’s new homes scheme: Why it must be the moment to recalibrate the UK’s broken housing market

Gordon Miller, of the Institute of Human Rights and Business, discusses the issues holding businesses back from delivering new homes.

Chancellor announces UK construction business blitz to cut red tape

A new UK construction business blitz has been announced by the chancellor, simultaneously slashing red tape and investing in projects.

Build Warranty takes centre stage at UK Construction Week 2025

The UK’s largest built-environment event — UK Construction Week (UKCW) — returned to Birmingham in 2025 with record attendance, dynamic debate, and a clear message: collaboration and innovation are driving the next phase of the construction industry.

Masonry expert shares their UK construction autumn budget wishlist

Eve Livett, CEO of MAGB, and Tony Higson, managing director at Grayson, share what they would like to see in the upcoming budget.

The Housing Forum calls for housing sector support in next Autumn Budget

In a bid to unlock the UK’s housing-delivery potential and reduce long-term public-sector costs, the Housing Forum has called on government ministers to include a targeted financial support package for the housing sector in the upcoming Autumn Budget.

Nomad property secures deposit protection for luxury apartment development

Nomad Property has secured a building warranty with deposit protection for luxury apartment development via J3 Advisory.

Housing developer levy funds fail to reach local communities due to systemic problems

The system designed to create new affordable housing and infrastructure through developer contributions via the housing developer levy is not working properly, according to a new report.

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