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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.

The Procurement Act 2023: What subcontractors need to know in 2026

LHC Procurement Group launches new £2.34 billion public buildings framework

Why the draft London Plan could cost the capital £41bn a year – and how to plug the gap

Britain (and Burnham’s) new build drought

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The Housing White Paper: not much stick and even less carrot

Mark Thackerey, Principal Consultant, Walsingham Planning outlines the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of the Housing White Paper

Quality homes must be at the forefront of the government’s housing plans

It is not enough to simply build more houses; rather there should be a focus on creating quality homes. Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance explains

Small housing developments dominate London’s pipeline, but only provide one in five homes

More support is needed for small housing developments to ensure demand for new property in the capital is met, says new analysis

Edinburgh build to rent village gets go ahead following £215m agreement

A new joint venture will see 525 new homes developed as part of a £215m Edinburgh build to rent scheme Developer Moda Living and investment...

New build homes: 51 per cent of homeowners report faults on properties

A new survey has revealed more than half of new build homes in England have experienced problems with construction, fittings and utilities

Planning application fees increase opposed by Scottish housebuilders

A proposal from the Scottish government to raise planning application fees has been challenged by housebuilders

Time to top-up accessibility training at First Group and Starbucks

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

Construction industry sees slight growth in February but costs continue to soar

February gives a mixed picture for the construction industry with growth offset by a slowdown in new orders and rapidly rising costs

Can high-rise accommodation play a role in tackling the housing shortage?

A new study has been launched to examine if post-war high-rise public housing can help solve the chronic housing shortage

New build homes are out of reach for 80 per cent of working families

Research has revealed that some 80 per cent of working families are unable to afford to buy new build homes, even with government help schemes

Costain sees profit boom as infrastructure spending grows

Contractor Costain has reported a growth in profits as it focuses its attention on infrastructure and utilising technology-based solutions

CIOB joins Build UK to deliver a joined-up construction sector

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has become a member of Build UK, creating greater unity in the construction sector

House completions grow four per cent as profits hit £775m, says Persimmon

Housebuilder Persimmon has revealed it saw a profit growth as the number of house completions also rose four per cent

Housebuilders can keep track of offsite construction developments via a new hub

The NHBC has launched a new website that enables housebuilders to track developments in modern methods of construction

Housing starts hit a nine-year high, but is it enough to help tackle the shortage?

New government data has revealed the number of housing starts rose again last year, pushing figures to the highest level seen since 2007

Barratt Developments sees profits rise as home completions fall

Profits jump for housing firm Barratt Developments in the six months to 31 December 2016, but the total number of completions fall

Homes and Communities Agency board appoints four new members

The Homes and Communities Agency has gained four new members as it continues to deliver new homes

GDPR: ‘Fresh Thinking’ and ‘A New Paradigm’

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

Construction industry needs to employ one new worker every 77 seconds

In order to meet housing and infrastructure targets the construction industry needs to hire two million new workers in the next five years

Galliford Try sets new profit targets as part of a four year strategy

Construction firm Galliford Try is aiming to hit a two per cent profit margin by 2021 as part of a new strategy to overcome the drag from legacy contracts
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