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Homes and Communities Agency refocus will see more homes built

The Homes and Communities Agency is to improve its efficiency, helping more homes to be built after a review of its remit

Developers could be given the go ahead to build on green belt land

A government initiative that would enable developers to build on parts of the UK’s green belt is expected to go ahead next month

Derelict land in Edinburgh to get £35m regeneration

Regeneration is set to take place on a derelict piece of land in North Sighthill, Edinburgh as contracts for a £35m scheme are finalised

Procurement is the best point to address accessibility

Ian Streets of About Access discusses accessibility at the procurement stage The old adage that you get what you pay for applies in the area...

House building in Oxford improves significantly

House building in Oxford improved significantly over the past year, rising to 383 new homes completed from 332 in 2014/2015.

Tackling empty homes should be a priority for government

New research from Empty Homes has found that over 83% of British adults believe the government should place a higher priority on tackling empty homes.

Housing delivery barriers are a source of frustration for small developers

A new survey has revealed small housing developers in Scotland are frustrated by the “myriad of obstacles and barriers” they face

Understanding U-Values

As we know, winter in the UK can bring some harsh weather; freezing temperatures, snow, wind and rain. No one likes a cold house,...

Autumn Statement reveals housing delivery investment

Housing, infrastructure and transport gain significant investment following the government’s Autumn Statement

Autumn Statement: what can the construction sector expect?

This afternoon the government will lay out its plans in its Autumn Statement, with housing and infrastructure expected to be a key focus

Improved Commercial Property Register launched by Exeter City Council

A new improved Commercial Property Register has been launched to help businesses relocate to Exeter

Small subcontractors miss out on national infrastructure benefits

Only one in five small firms are benefiting from national construction infrastructure contracts it has emerged

New partnership will encourage best practice across SMEs

A new partnership has been forged between the Considerate Constructors Scheme and the National Federation of Builders aimed at fostering best practice across construction SMEs

Government housing policy must improve say social housing providers

‘The Changing Landscape for Social Housing’ report reveals the concerns of social housing providers about government housing policy

Research reveals patchwork of government home ownership schemes

The current patchwork of home ownership schemes succeeds in reaching a broad variety of would-be home-owning households, says new research

New guidance released for asbestos in soil and construction & demolition materials

New industry guidance provides essential compliance advice for addressing compliance issues with asbestos in soil and construction and demolition materials.

New report challenges the government’s SuDS policy

A new report that attempts to provide a roadmap for flood prevention is described as a ‘direct challenge’ to the government’s existing policy on SuDS.

National Awards for top construction companies and suppliers

The Considerate Constructors Scheme has recognised the Most Considerate Companies and Suppliers at this year’s National Awards.

National park wins award for quality in planning

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park’s innovative Local Development Plan has secured a Scottish Award for Quality in Planning

Allow councils to borrow to alleviate housing crisis

Allowing local authorities to borrow to build homes could both help tackle the housing crisis and mitigate any emerging economic uncertainty, the Federation of...

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