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The importance of sustainability for the future of housebuilding

Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, explores why sustainability must be the priority for the future of housebuilding, in the modern age.

Sarah Burgess appointed as Rangeford group sales and marketing director

Sarah Burgess has been appointed as Rangeford group sales and marketing director to expand the wider marketing, communications, sales, brand and PR strategy.

UK Construction Week Innovation Zone to showcase green construction innovations

UK Construction Week Innovation Zone, held at London’s ExCel from 3-5 May, will showcase the sector’s green change-makers, demonstrating the latest construction innovations.

Planning sent off for £20m Hayfield Manor development in North Oxfordshire

Hayfield has submitted planning to Cherwell District Council for a £20m Hayfield Manor Development, comprising of 40 zero carbon ready luxury homes.

Manningham Housing Association purchases 19 homes at Daisy Fields, Bradford

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has purchased 20 affordable, 2-bed and 3-bed homes at Daisy Fields, close to Bradford city centre.

BricsCAD AX3000 MEP Suite admitted to CITF’s Pre-Approved BIM Software List

Bricsys, part of Hexagon, announces that BricsCAD AX3000 MEP Suite has been admitted to the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund’s (CITF) Pre-approved BIM Software List.

Grainger Plc expands portfolio with Midlands built to rent development

Grainger Plc has expanded its portfolio of private rental homes with a new Midlands built to rent development, located in central Birmingham.

Acorn Property announces £390m residential development drive

Acorn Property has announced a £390m residential development drive across the South West, which will provide 821 homes and add to the Group's £1.2bn development pipeline.

HSB successfully completes acquisition of Premier Guarantee

HSB (UK and Ireland) has successfully completed its acquisition of Premier Guarantee, a leading provider of structural warranty and part of the MD Group.

Kier adopts Procore as part of its digital first business ambitions 

Kier has selected Procore's enterprise-ready platform solution to aid its transition towards becoming a digital first business. 

Lodge Park Homes secures £3.3m funding for Wavendon new build scheme

Lodge Park Homes has secured a £3.3m funding package from Paragon to support its Wavendon new build scheme, Laine Rise in Milton Keynes.

Amazon Property announces £250m real estate fund in alternatives sectors

Amazon Property has committed a £250m real estate fund to invest in joint venture opportunities in the logistics, managed office solution, PBSA, Life Sciences, and retirement sectors.

Conway Point housing scheme will help Wirral residents get on the...

One Vision Housing’s new development, the Conway Point housing scheme, will deliver 46 modern Rent to Buy apartments in Wirral.

David Taylor appointed as Energy Assets chief executive officer

David Taylor has been appointed as Energy Assets chief executive officer, a leading energy metering, data services, network ownership and utilities construction company.

BAM appointed to design-reviewed 5.5 Star NABERS building – a net...

BAM Construction has been appointed by Quadrum to deliver a new net zero carbon office in Victoria, the UK's first design-reviewed 5.5 Star NABERS building.

Weston Homes gets green light for £19m Brentwood apartment scheme

Weston homes have received planning approval from Brentwood Borough Council for their new £19m Brentwood apartment scheme.

StormMeister® Sustainable Flood Protection in an ever-changing climate

StormMeister® Flood Protection was founded in the UK in 2010 with the specific aim of solving the problems presented by conventional flood doors, which are difficult to operate. Today, they continue to provide protection through ever-changing climate.

[Video] SIPs: A great way to bring young people into construction...

Schemes to help bring young people into construction have never been more important. Watch this two-minute video to see how SIPs make training easy.

Andrew Hynard has been appointed as the new Candour chairman

Andrew Hynard has secured his role as the new Candour chairman as a result of his extensive experience in the construction sector.

NBS reveals only a third of projects achieve sustainable construction goals

NBS has revealed its findings of its ‘Sustainable Futures’ report, which has shown that only a third of projects manage meet sustainable construction goals, despite a drive towards net zero carbon in the sector.

I-Construct launches its Enterprise Readiness events programme

I-Construct launches its free Enterprise Readiness events programme to help spark entrepreneurship and innovation in the construction sector. 

Ibstock plc has launched a new ESG Strategy to drive sustainability

Leading manufacturer of clay and concrete building products and solutions Ibstock plc has today launched its new ESG Strategy to 2030.

Sir Robert McAlpine completes Edinburgh Park development

Sir Robert McAlpine has announced the completion of the Edinburgh Park development scheme - a 5-storey office building in New Park Square, Edinburgh.

Construction underway on £15m Infinity Park research centre

Construction of Derby's new Infinity Park research centre is now underway, which will boost industry capabilities in decarbonisation technologies and generate 94 construction jobs over one year.

Helen Redfern appointed as Kier’s chief people officer

Helen Redfern has secured the role as Kier's chief people officer following her successful approach to HR in the construction industry. 

New East Park student accommodation scheme completed at Uni of Exeter

Vinci Construction has developed the new East Park student accommodation scheme at the University of Exeter. Designed by Stride Treglown architects, the student accommodation scheme features rainscreen cladding panels from Proteus Facades.