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Industry leaders say next few years will be ‘transformational’ for UK house building as NHBC unveils speakers for BEYOND ’26 LIVE

The next few years are set to reshape UK house building, as leading figures from across the industry prepare to debate how the sector can meet ambitious housing targets, embrace innovation, ensure quality and deliver more sustainable homes.

Construction output rises slightly as new work dips, ONS figures show

New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that the construction sector experienced modest growth in construction output in the three months to August 2025, but weakening momentum in new contracts.

Birmingham makes £2.5bn regeneration plan to bring 12,000 new homes to Ladywood

A partnership between Birmingham City Council and Berkeley St Joseph will regenerate Ladywood, bringing new homes, jobs, improved council housing, and community benefits.

Manchester City Council releases further land to deliver over 700 more homes

A report going to the Council’s executive next week (Weds 15 October) details the next phase in an ongoing collaboration with the Manchester Housing Providers Partnership (MHPP) to deliver genuinely affordable homes across the city.

Last-minute Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendments send shockwaves through industry

Ministers have sent a package of last-minute amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill ahead of its final approval processes next month, empowering developers against permissions timing out.

Framework provider delivers over £9m in indicative social value

Since 2017, LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) has distributed a significant £1,695,892 across England, Scotland and Wales via its Community Benefit Fund.

Celebrating 20 years of NHBC’s Land Quality Service

Karen Thornton, NHBC’s Land Quality Service Manager since November 2021, spoke with us about the last 20 years of Land Quality Service and how this team of experts support builders and developers across the country.

How important is the UK construction industry to government plans for growth?

Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance North East, discusses the importance of the UK construction industry to government plans.

The role of planning in supporting mental health and wellbeing

To mark World Mental Health Day, Lanpro's director of design Mark Topping explores the impact of preserving green spaces in planning to support better mental health.

UK SME housebuilders facing too many challenges, say HBF

The Home Builders Federation has released a new report examining UK SME housebuilders and the challenges they face restricting delivery.

CIOB reacts to Irish construction budget 2026

The Irish construction budget 2026 seeks to boost housing in the country and protect growth, with relief for retrofit and VAT.

CIH publishes Welsh housing Manifesto ahead of election

CIH Cymru have released their Welsh housing manifesto, calling on the imminent next government to address the housing crisis.

Thousands of North Sussex new homes finally unlocked

An agreement over water disputes has been settled, allowing 21,000 North Sussex new homes to be delivered in the coming years.

Open letter sent to mayor regarding London housing delivery

The director of Boyer, James Cogan, has penned an open letter to Sadiq Khan addressing falling levels of London housing delivery.

Current delivery projections to only meet 1.5 million new homes target by half

Lanpro analysis on government figures show that at current rates, only half of the 300,000 homes needed yearly to achieve the 1.5m new homes target will be delivered.

The Procurement Act 2023: what it means for housing associations and retrofit delivery

The Procurement Act 2023 represents more than just a legal framework: it is a shift in how the public sector works with delivery partners to achieve real outcomes for tenants and communities.

Outlook gloomy in latest Glenigan index report

Glenigan's October 2025 outlook reports declines across nearly every metric, with office starts the only major area of growth.

Local Government Challenge review calls for urgent action to deliver housing

The 1.5M New Homes: Local Government Challenge campaign, has published its first annual review with the top 10 challenges for local councils.

British Property Federation launches Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Board

The Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Board will promote the benefits of PBSA to residential housing targets.

Research finds closer ties needed in healthcare estate planning

Planning consultancy Lichfields has released the results of its research, finding that local plans for health facilities are consistently under-delivering. The report calls for stronger coordination in healthcare planning to bring local policy closer to national goals.

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