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Last week’s Budget… I don’t think we’re there yet

Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.

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Construction output post EU referendum surpasses growth expectations thanks to infrastructure boom

Construction output grows in 2017, despite an expected fall due to the economic uncertainty surrounding Brexit, putting off investment for new development

The Property Care Association highlight flooding resilience

This year’s Property Care Association trade show aims to highlight the flooding resilience of houses to protect against water damage.

10 ways technology will make affordable housing smarter

Hubert Da Costa, Vice President of EMEA at Cradlepoint explores the value of making affordable housing smarter and the technology enabling this

What to consider when carrying out underground projects

Structural waterproofing is vital for underground projects. Here's what you should focus on, says Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive, Property Care Association

Most Considerate Site awarded to six construction firms

A number of construction companies have been awarded the ‘Most Considerate Site’ at the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s 2017 National Site Awards

Rural development plans outlined for The Trossachs National Park

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park are set to undertake significant rural development under a new proposed 5 year plan.

Becoming Personally Liable for Customer Data Breaches

Cyber crime is a growing problem that has an impact on small businesses. Here, BeCyberSure discusses the implications and challenges

Factory-built homes have many benefits for self-builders

Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive, Structural Timber Association explains why factory-built homes are becoming an increasingly attractive way of building

Infrastructure challenges are a major barrier to housebuilding

To build homes faster there must be a focus on overcoming infrastructure challenges, says Natalie Elphicke, Chief Executive, The Housing & Finance Institute

Data collected by cities is a valuable but untapped resource

Cities are sitting on useful planning data. They must learn how to make use of this, says Stefan Webb, Head of Projects at Future Cities Catapult

Maintaining Accessibility: Providing access for all during work in progress

Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities

There is no silver bullet to fix the broken housing market

The Housing White Paper failed to recognise two key factors that could fix the broken housing market: buyers and the supply-side. Buildoffsite explains

Ensuring drainage systems are sustainable must be a focus for planning consultants

Stuart Pearce, Managing Director, GeoSmart Information explains the importance of planning developments with sustainable drainage systems in mind

How has the UK garden developed and changed over the years?

ArborForest highlight the transformation of the UK garden and how it has evolved from a practical use post-war to a place of relaxation today Over...

Accessible design must be a consideration from the start

Ian Streets, of About Access Limited says accessible design should not be an afterthought and warns ignoring it early in a project can prove costly

What impact could the Digital Economy Bill have on land and property owners?

In the summer the Digital Economy Bill is set to pass. Fisher German outline what impact the legislation could have on landowners and telecoms industry

Fasteners and hinges are important for the sustainability and longevity of a building

SFS intec Limited explains why fasteners and hinges are a crucial part of both the structure and the aesthetics of a building

Bovis Homes rejects Redrow and Galliford Try takeover bids

Takeover talks with both Galliford Try and Redrow have been rejected by struggling housebuilder Bovis Homes, it has emerged

Housing associations are ‘front and centre’ in Housing White Paper

David Baybut, Head of Real Estate and Partner at law firm Stephensons outlines the key role housing associations have to play in tackling the shortage of homes

Council housing building programme in South Lanarkshire to double its targets by 2022

An ambitious council housing building programme expects to complete 1,000 extra homes by 2022, benefiting South Lanarkshire residents

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