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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.

From movie sets to medical sites, access is everywhere

Ian Streets from About Access discusses the unseen importance of accessibility in any part of the built environment.

Section 106 contracts putting 8,500 affordable homes at risk, say HBF

The Home Builders Federation has released a report into Section 106 contracts, finding that existing and planned affordable houses are at risk.

The Labour Conference’s ‘Big Construction Debate’ tackles issues within the industry

The Big Construction Debate tackled major construction issues, including the skills gap and low delivery rates.

From trade to timber: how stronger US–UK relations could fuel a housebuilding boom

As the UK continues to pursue stronger trade relations with the US, Build Warranty explores the potential boost on UK housebuilding.

Celebrate 10 Years of Innovation at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2025

Taking place on 30 September – 2 October 2025 at NEC Birmingham, this year marks a decade of driving progress, showcasing innovation, and shaping the future of the built environment.

$2.5 trillion of projected construction activity lost to uncertainty

A new Construction Certainty Index has been published by Currie & Browne, highlighting the risks uncertainty poses to the industry.

The importance of construction industry collaboration for project delivery

Kalliopi Florides, director at Kitall, answers questions on the importance of construction industry collaboration.

Gleeds 2025 Market Report signals fragile stabilisation

The Gleeds Q3 2025 Market Report highlights that while the sector is not in dire straits, there are still several issues to be aware of.

Potential new towns revealed in taskforce report

The New Towns Taskforce have released their final report with 12 locations for potential new towns recommended.

CIH urges NI Executive to address Northern Irish housing crisis

Latest statistics from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) show that housing issues in Northern Ireland are getting worse.

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