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Explore innovation in challenging times with Payapps’ ‘From Surviving to Thriving’ interviews

In the 'From Surviving to Thriving' interview series hosted by Payapps' Anthony Puma, hear from professionals on how they overcome the challenges facing the industry with digital construction technology.

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SFS – Fastening solutions in the building envelope

SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.

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Building balanced communities to prevent homelessness

A balanced community offers a variety of housing types, creating a ladder that meets the needs of different people at different stages in their lives. JDA Architects, tells us how building a balanced community can help prevent homelessness.

Housing industrialisation blueprint to transform house building

AIMCH will present a housing industrialisation blueprint at the Futurebuild exhibition at the ExCeL London conference centre on 1 and 2 March.

A three pronged approach to facing construction challenges head on

From stock shortages to the skills gap, the construction industry has faced all manner of challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. Adrian Buttress, managing director at PermaGroup, discusses his approach to the ongoing crisis and how he’s been tackling it head on.

Graham to deliver 149-bed student accommodation in Edinburgh

Glencairn Properties has appointed Graham to design and build 149-bed student studios and cluster flats in Edinburgh.

UK new home registrations increased by 25% in 2021, reports NHBC

NHBC reports good news for the house building industry with 153,339 new home registrations in 2021, an increase of 25% on 2020.

Watts Group Limited secure place on LHC’s MDC1 Framework

Watts Group Limited have announced that they’ve been successful in the tender process to supply LHC with building surveying, employer’s agent and principal designer services for their Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services (MDC1 Framework) over the next 6 year period.

Orbit secures £1.4m SHDF funding to lower carbon emissions in homes

Orbit has secured £1.4m Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 1 funding, which will work with the West Midlands Combined Authority and Stratford-on-Avon District Council to upgrade 136 properties.

Planning permission granted for 16 new homes for rough sleepers

An adult learning centre will be converted into 10 homes for rough sleepers and six more self-contained SoloHaus MMC homes will be installed on-site.

Notting Hill Genesis submit planning application for Hackney Wick development

Notting Hill Genesis have submitted planning applications to transform London Legacy Development Corporation sites around Hackney Wick station into a new neighbourhood centre.

Suppliers appointed to £100m SHED framework

18 suppliers have been appointed to the £100m Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework launched by Procurement for Housing.

LHC invites public sector professionals to join framework webinar

Public sector professionals are invited to join LHC's 'The Future of Frameworks: Constructing the Gold Standard' webinar.

Sutcliffe MD believes construction will overcome all obstacles in 2022

Sean Keyes, managing director at civil & structural engineering firm Sutcliffe, believes the construction industry will overcome all obstacles in 2022.

CLL gets green light to build new affordable homes development

Connected Living London (CLL) has been given the go-ahead by Enfield Council to bring forward its new affordable homes development by Cockfosters London Underground station.

Ramboll awards VU.CITY with multi-million-pound investment

Smart city design and planning platform VU.CITY has secured a series A multi-million-pound investment from Ramboll to help model the future our cities using digital twin technology.

West Fraser launches a new Architects’ page

West Fraser has launched a new Architects’ page including details of the prestigious SterlingOSB Zero/RIBA Journal annual competition.

Procure Partnerships renews its North West Contractor Framework

Procure Partnerships have released the names of the contractors who were successful in securing a place on their updated North West Contractor Framework.

GMI Construction reaches topping out stage of Manchester accommodation

GMI Construction has reached the landmark topping out stage for a new Manchester student accommodation block, developed by Alumno.

Integrating health tech during the design and construction stage

Gavin Bashar, UK managing director at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses why technology should be integrated into buildings from the design and construction stage.

Construction activity grew for the twelfth consecutive month in January

According to the latest PMI data, business activity in the construction sector increased for the twelfth consecutive month in January.

Will construction insolvencies rise in 2022?

Ben Harwood, head of asset recovery at Naismiths, asks whether we should be bracing for a second wave of construction firms going bust in 2022.

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