Prefabrication: The key to unlocking affordable housing?
Given the current housing crisis and the declining number of skilled workers available to work on large-scale construction projects, an investment in modular housing could offer a cheaper and quicker alternative to traditionally-built homes.
Private rental sector set for biggest change in a generation
Private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants from their homes at short notice and without good reason, in the biggest change to the private rental sector for a generation.
Government Property Agency appoints new chief executive
HMRC estates director, Steven Boyd, has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for the Government Property Agency.
Sweden to construct ‘world’s first electric road’
The Swedish Transport Administration, Trafikverket, has announced the team set to construct the world’s ‘first electric road’.
United Utilities contract secured by Amey
Amey has been appointed by United Utilities to look after its South region wastewater network.
Planning application approved for North Street Quarter
The North Street Quarter development in Lewes has taken a step forward, as detailed plans for the landscape and appearance of phases 2 and 3 were approved by the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA).
How employers in construction can protect their staff’s mental health
The construction industry is still one of the most dangerous sectors to work in thanks to the invisible risk of employee mental health.
Most considerate construction sites of 2019 revealed
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has revealed the top-performing construction sites across the UK who have been crowned the ‘Most Considerate Sites 2019’.
Construction insurance contract changes to “threaten businesses”
UK construction firms face severely adverse changes to their insurance policy conditions this year that will threaten their abilities to conduct business, according to Mactavish.
18th Edition – 20 things you need to know
From the DPC we have identified 20 changes that may affect you.
Why you should be adopting new technology trends
Trimble discuss technology trends and the importance of adopting them into working methods - a guide discussing the modern construction industry
London Green’s Bromley residential scheme underway
SME residential property developer and investor, London Green, has started the redevelopment of neighbouring buildings in the London Borough of Bromley.
Forterra brick production set for £95m investment
The £95m major investment project is set to double production capacity at Desford plant, after the planning application for a new facility was permitted subject to conditions and a legal agreement.
HS2 appoint Dame Judith Hackitt and Stephen Hughes as directors
Chris Grayling has announced the appointments of Dame Judith Hackitt and Stephen Hughes to the board as non-executive directors (NEDs) on the board of HS2.
Goldman Sachs invests £75m in TopHat modular housing
TopHat has secured a £75m investment from Goldman Sachs. The first residential site to use TopHat’s product is the historic Kitchener Barracks in Chatham.
Civitas supports Women in Social Housing (WISH) network
WISH, the network for women working across every discipline of UK housing, undertakes crucial work in challenging stereotypes and helping to remove barriers for women working in the sector.
Be First file losses of nearly £4m
GMB call for Barking and Dagenham council to up target for social homes as Be First (Regeneration) file losses of nearly £4m in first year of trading.
Global construction output growth to reach 3.4% in 2019, says GlobalData
Global construction output growth is expected to pick up marginally in 2019, reaching 3.4% from 3.2% in 2018, before rising to 3.5% in 2020, says GlobalData.
Thames Reach’s battle to end street homelessness receives funding
Willmott Dixon Interiors teamed up with Thames Reach to support their ‘Moving In, Moving On’ programme to equip women who experience long-term unemployment and homelessness with practical skills and training.
£3.5m affordable housing development in Powys underway
A contract to build Powys County Council’s first affordable housing development for social rent in over 40 years has been awarded to a Welsh building company.
Wellington Place report shows £200m impact on Leeds
Transformed from a low-grade retail park to a multi-million-pound commercial property development, Wellington Place is a successful regeneration project which has to date contributed a total economic value (GVA) of £200m, according to a newly published study.
Transportability assessments of modular and volumetric buildings
Lucideon is hosting a free-to-attend webinar, ‘Transportability Assessments of Modular and Volumetric Buildings’ on Tuesday 14 May 2019 at 15:00 UK time (10:00 EDT).
IKEA achieve a BREEAM sustainability rating
IKEA Greenwich has achieved an ‘Outstanding’ BREEAM UK New Construction certification, a sustainability rating and accolade held by just 320 buildings around the world.
Why is the force in an angled sling greater?
Anthony Culshaw, Technical Director at Britlift discusses why forces in an angled sling are greater - offering expert incite without the technical jargon.
MMC working group develops definition framework
The Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) definition framework has been developed by a specialist sub-group of the MHCLG MMC cross-industry working group.
Lendlease to develop new €2.5bn district on former expo site
Lendlease has signed an agreement to develop the Milan Innovation District (MIND), a major new district for science, knowledge and innovation on the former Expo site in Milan, Italy.