Scotframe appoints new business development manager
Scotframe has appointed Danny Johnson to the new role of business development manager for the North of England in response to the demand for timber homes.
Housing the urban population: Solutions for our cites
As highlighted at the recent NHF annual conference, Housing 2019, bringing modular construction into the mainstream will be essential if we are to build more homes and to build them better.
NBS partners with Canadian software reseller SolidCAD
NBS has furthered its global expansion with the announcement of a major partnership with Canadian software reseller, SolidCAD.
Will modular buildings be the homes of the future?
The housing market as we know it is shifting; construction experts are looking for an alternative to conventional homes, and modular buildings could be the answer.
A five step framework to building mental health in construction
Building Mental Health, a portal set up by industry volunteers discuss a framework to help the construction sector develop a positive mental health culture.
APPG launch inquiry into impact of silicosis on construction workers
A Parliamentary inquiry has been launched into the devastating impact that silicosis – a life-shortening lung disease – has on construction workers and their families.
Construction sector must prepare for October VAT changes
The changes required for the VAT Reverse Charge for building and construction sector are significant, and preparations should begin immediately.
High value construction contracts boost activity in June
The latest edition of the Top 50 League Table by Barbour ABI shows that the combined value of construction contracts awarded to the top 50 in June totalled over £4bn.
Local Housing Allowance freeze is fuelling homelessness
New analysis by London Councils shows a significant reduction in the number of homes affordable to Londoners receiving Local Housing Allowance (LHA) over the...
Collapse of Durtnell & Sons confirms construction crisis, says SEC
The SEC Group has warned that the collapse of Britain’s oldest building company, Durtnell & Sons, is further confirmation of the financial crisis hitting the industry.
intu to create new development on doorstep of intu Lakeside
The new development will bring a mix of over 1,000 modern homes to rent, catering for individuals, creating high quality, community living in Essex.
Aster to deliver £10m affordable housing development in Tadley
Housing association Aster Group has secured planning permission to deliver a £10m housing development in Tadley, Hampshire.
Waterfront development launches in Leith
A new residential development is set to launch this weekend (13th July 2019) on the capital’s waterfront as part of the area’s regeneration.
£150m renovation scheme to upgrade Gatwick Airport
DfT has announced a renovation scheme to upgrade Gatwick Airport station, rail passengers will benefit from improved accessibility and swifter journeys.
Weekly earnings for freelance workers bounce back
Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector bounced back last month, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.
Trafford Housing Trust and Willmott Dixon to deliver 250 new homes
The development of D’Urton Lane site in Preston will create 250 new homes for shared ownership, affordable rent and private sale.
Interserve wins £6m Cedars Academy contract
Interserve has commenced work on the redevelopment of The Cedars Academy, in Birstall, Leicestershire, the DfE under the ESFA framework.
Graham revenue sets platform for sustainable growth
The financial year ending 31 March 2019 saw revenues at Graham stabilise at £735m, after a number of consecutive years of growth.
UK brick industry production up by 6.2%
The latest statistics of Building Materials and Components shows the UK brick industry is meeting the growing demands with brick despatches up 3.3%.
Shaping the future of construction with digital technology
Melanie Dawson, director of digital construction at GRAHAM, discusses digital construction, BIM and smart ways of working in the construction industry.
Right to buy needs met by Nottingham Council
The scheme will involve more than 300 purchases and newly-built homes, as well as houses and flats that have been bought through the Right To Buy scheme.
Barking and Dagenham sign Unite’s Construction Charter
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is the first council in London to support Unite the union’s, Construction Charter.
Longniddry village expansion gets the go-ahead
Cruden Homes has secured planning permission to build 81 new homes as part of the first phase of the expansion masterplan at Longniddry.
Timber eco-village on Norwegian lake to transform Bergen
Waugh Thistleton Architects has conceived a visionary project in Norway to create a zero carbon community of 1,500 homes and a cultural hub on Store Lungegårdsvannet Lake in Bergen.
Westminster seeks bids for Ebury Bridge estate renewal
Westminster City Council is seeking bids to help build 200 new homes in the first phase of the Ebury Bridge estate renewal.
NBS appoints Tina Pringle as director of technical content
NBS has appointed Tina Pringle as its new director of technical content to focus on the definition and delivery for digital construction and the built environment.