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UK house building requires change in mindset

A step change is needed in mindset and delivery on UK house building to meet government’s ambition to build one million new homes by 2020, says CBI report

Is infrastructure still a priority for the Prime Minister?

A new Commercial Secretary should be a priority for Teresa May if promises that infrastructure are high on her government’s agenda are to be believed

Reducing construction co2 emissions

The Construction Climate Challenge has selected two new research projects that aim to come up with solutions on reducing construction CO2 emissions

CCS prepares to reveal the most considerate firms of 2016

The Considerate Constructors Scheme to host awards ceremony recognising the UK's most considerate companies and suppliers of 2016

2,500 affordable homes to be constructed in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Council reveals “ambitious plans” to invest £135m to build more than 2,500 affordable homes

McAvoy Group to invest £10m in modular construction

A £10m investment boost is to be given to the modular construction industry, as McAvoy Group announces plans to expand its services

Construction sector forecast presents a mixed picture

The Construction Products Association has revealed a mixed picture for the construction industry in 2017 and 2018 due to Brexit uncertainty

New survey launched to report on the home buying experience

A new survey into the home buying experience has been launched to examine customer satisfaction after purchasing a new property

The Farmer Report: could modernisation solve the housing crisis?

The shortage of properties in the UK is a significant problem. Tom Shaw, Director of Ramboll addresses some of the measures that could help tackle the growing housing crisis

Scottish planning system is lagging behind the rest of the UK

According to a new report the planning system in Scotland is lagging behind the rest of the UK, making fewer decisions per resident

Majority of Britons still aspire to become homeowners

A new survey has revealed the majority of British people want to become homeowners and the reasons behind this are not predominately financial

BIMXtra: as easy as ordering a pizza on your phone

BIM is fast becoming a word many are tired of. While it represents the enabler to describe the digital transformation of construction, it is also a misused and abused term to describe a variety of expectations for the user, which leads to frustration and disappointment.

Built by Bots: AI and the Building Industry

Building Control could soon be dealing with a whole new ball game if technological advances using drones and robotic bulldozers continue at their current...

UK Construction Week draws attention to Northern Powerhouse potential

The potential of the Northern Powerhouse, new product launches, and experts discussions were the main features of this year’s UK Construction Week… UK Construction Week...

Welsh National Infrastructure Commission gets green light

Dr Julian Francis, Director of Policy and External Affairs, ACE discusses how the Welsh National Infrastructure Commission will play a role in strengthening infrastructure planning

Planning granted on thousands of homes despite flood risks

New figures have revealed more than 1,200 homes have been granted planning permission over the past five years despite flood risks…

Northern Powerhouse surpasses London planning applications

New data has revealed the Northern Powerhouse decided 22 per cent more major planning applications per resident than Greater London last year…

National Infrastructure Commission becomes executive agency

The Chancellor has revealed the National Infrastructure Commission will become an executive agency, with greater independence…

Planning permission sought on revised housing plans following opposition

A fresh planning application has been submitted by developers hoping to build 135 new homes in Whitfield following opposition to the scheme…

How to address air quality in planning applications

The issue of air quality has been rising in the news of late, and its impact on planning applications is a key factor as explained by Roger Barrowcliffe, Vice Chair, Institute of Air Quality Management.

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