Copper pipes and heat pumps, a sustainable duo
By prioritising copper in heat pump systems, stakeholders can meet the demands of today while anticipating the challenges of tomorrow, delivering homes that are not only compliant but also resilient and sustainable for generations to come.
Cultural transformation needed, says Housing Ombudsman report
The Housing Ombudsman's report found that there here is a lack of trust in home repair and maintenance, leading to it being the cause of most complaints.
Understanding the importance of accurate rebuild values in property insurance
When it comes to protecting your property, determining the correct rebuild value is crucial. This figure is more than just a number; it’s a foundation for your entire insurance policy. Setting this accurately ensures that, in the event of a loss, your property can be fully restored without unexpected financial gaps.
Building Safety Alliance publishes golden thread guidance
Golden thread guidance documents have been published by the Building Safety Alliance to clarify the process of maintaining safety information.
Applications open for NHBC 2025 business graduate programme
Following the success of its inaugural graduate scheme last year, NHBC will be opening applications for its 2025 business graduate programme for three weeks from Thursday 15 May 2025.
Northern Ireland housebuilding sees growth
Northern Irish housebuilding has seen minor growth in starts and completions, but concerns remain for social budgets.
New construction SME support announced in rules reforms
Rules reforms intended to boost construction SME support have been announced, streamlining both land and financing rules.
New construction skills reforms to address skills gap
New government construction skills reforms have been announced to encourage younger workers to take up tools, but not all are happy with it.
Data centre boom: Assessing supply chain strains amid unprecedented demand
AI is powering a boom in demand for data centres – but can supply chains withstand the pressure? Nikki Venetsanakis, head of advanced tech, UK & Europe at Rider Levett Bucknall, takes a look.
National Federation of Builders say SME support vital to hitting targets
The National Federation of Builders has responded to government calls for investment in construction, saying more support for SMEs is needed.
Waterloo Station vision to make area more sustainable
Details for the Waterloo Station vision plans have been revealed, prioritising health, safety, and sustainability.
Average house price for first-time buyer hits £250,000
The house price index March 2025 has revealed further increases for house prices with no relief for first time buyers in sight.
Wind farm ‘blow’ prompts reminder to focus on fabric first in...
While the recent axing of a major offshore wind farm project is a major blow to the government's' clean power target, a key driver in the fight for net zero must always be to focus on ‘fabric first', says European insulation specialist Actis.
PM: “My message to housebuilders: get on with it”
The prime minister and deputy prime minister have released a message to housebuilders, urging speed and proposing new rules.
Record number of unemployed hired for HS2 jobs
A record number of unemployed HS2 jobs have been given since the project began seven years ago, say new stats.
Support for builders’ licences is growing, say FMB
The Federation of Master Builders is reinforcing their call for builders' licences in the wake of a report on retrofitting.
The 1.5m homes challenge: Why construction SMEs must be part of...
Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance Northeast (CAN), discusses barriers to 1.5m homes, and the role construction SMEs could play.
Trimble promotes connected workflows at Digital Construction Week
Global technology company Trimble will be bringing its connected workflows and digital construction solutions to London’s ExCeL for Digital Construction Week, looking to promote confidence at every turn.
Closing the “training gap” on biodiversity net gain
The introduction of mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements has highlighted the need for confidence building across planning departments.
New home registrations rise in Q1 with developers encouraged by government...
Figures released by NHBC show 29,356 new homes were registered to be built in Q1 2025, up 36% on Q1 2024 (21,635) and 17% more than Q4 2024 (25,034). 26,120 new homes were completed in the same period, 1% down on Q1 2024.
Beyond compliance: Why the Future Homes Standard should be a starting...
Dr Anthony Greer, corporate strategy director of offsite housing specialist TALO, looks at why the Future Homes Standard represents a welcome move in the right direction for improving the energy performance and sustainability of new homes. He also considers why it feels more like catching up than moving ahead.
The need for speed: How M&E contractors are streamlining supply chain...
Technology has modernised the management of applications for supply chain payments for forward-thinking M&E contractors, allowing a more streamlined and standardised process and addressing the need for speed.
Net Zero Committee report highlights retrofit failures
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee report states that efforts to decarbonise UK homes have been significantly hampered - the skills crisis, assurance failures, and poorly designed retrofit schemes all feature in the report.
Barratts wins high-rise defect claim case, sets precedent for developers
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Barratt in its high-rise defect claim case, allowing the company to claim expenses from contractors.
First low-carbon plant for Saint-Gobain coming to UK
The Leicestershire plant will produce ‘stone wool’ insulation using sustainable technologies to keep carbon emissions as low as possible.
IoT to the rescue: New research maps global progress toward sustainable...
A major new study has revealed how the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming urban infrastructure and driving progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11): sustainable cities and communities.