Planning and the Private Rented Sector
Tom Hyde, Senior Consultant at Nexus Planning discusses the importance of the private rented sector in tackling the housing crisis and the role of...
Fine for flooring company after safety failings
A flooring company has received a fine for failing to ensure health and safety after a worker was injured onsite.
Ardent Hire Solutions places £40m JCB order
Plant hire firm Ardent has placed an order worth £40m to secure 700 new JCB Loadall telescopic handlers and forklift trucks.
Parliament launches Neighbourhood Planning Bill
The Neighbourhood Planning Bill, which aims to speed up the process while supporting housebuilding, has gone before parliament…
Housing and Planning Minister Gavin Barwell said...
New Principal Consultant for the construction process appointed by BSRIA
A new Principal Consultant to cover the construction process has been appointed to BRSIA’s Sustainable Construction Group.
Two-thirds of SME house builders see no impact from Brexit
A new survey shows the impact of Brexit has yet to be felt by SME house builders
New research from the Federation of Master Builders...
Collaboration could solve skills shortage
A new report has said effective teamwork between house builders and subcontractors could be the key to solving the skills crisis.
Hidden cost of poor health and safety that cripples British builders
HBXL warns those embarking on any building project to be extra stringent with their site health and safety or risk the wrath of the law.
Brexit has not impacted Redrow sales but the planning process remains...
Chairman of housebuilding firm Redrow has said the vote to leave the EU had not impacted sales, but warned the planning process is difficult
Despite...
Build UK gets first construction clients
Supply chain representative Build UK has gained its first construction clients, it has emerged.
Environmental permits and works to main rivers or sea defences
Where works to main rivers or sea defences are to be carried out, environmental permits will be required. Here, CIP Ltd explain what is...
Neighbourhood planning reforms to go ahead
Proposals aimed at making it easier for local community groups to influence the planning process have been green lit by the government
The government has...
Government under pressure to publish energy efficiency review
Labour MP Steve McCabe has called on the government to publish the long-overdue energy efficiency review.
Plans submitted for Leicestershire housing development
A planning application to construct hundreds of new homes in Leicestershire has been submitted by housing developer Persimmon
Planning permission has been submitted to build...
Installing thermal performance
Knauf Insulation Ltd discusses the requirements of accurately installing insulation.
£750,000 energy efficiency makeover for Glasgow Airport warehouse
A warehouse at Glasgow Airport has been upgraded to meet new energy efficiency regulations that came into force yesterday…
A £750,000 upgrade to a vacant...
UK construction sees moderate stability in August
The latest Markit survey has revealed moderate stability returned to the construction industry in August, despite seeing a contraction in growth
It has been a...
iApply helps keep Britain building through uncertain times
New technologies such as iApply help to keep the planning applications process running with efficiency says Chris Kendall, Digital Strategy Lead at Idox
In the...
Poll finds Londoners support restrictions on tall buildings
A new survey has found the majority of Londoners living in inner London boroughs want to see restrictions in place for new tall buildings
A...
Identity checking system helps deter illegal workers
A new system, which has been implemented at the Spurs stadium site, will help prevent illegal workers.
PPP schools in Aberdeen deemed safe following inspection
Schools built in Aberdeen through the same Public Private Partnership as the defective buildings in Edinburgh have been deemed structurally safe following an inspection.
Controversial Wrexham development could be green lit
Planning permission could be granted to develop homes on green barrier space in Wrexham, despite concerns over the proposal
Plans to build new homes on...
Almost eight in 10 electrical contractors see growth in Q2
New figures from the Electrical Contractors’ Association have revealed a significant number of electrical and building services specialists saw growth in turnover during Q2 2016.
Nottinghamshire town centre to undergo redevelopment
Plans have been put to the borough council to redevelop the centre of Cotgrave town centre.
Seven years worth of planning to revamp the centre...
Saving space, time and money with new SMART OKI Multifunction Printers
Award-winning construction company SDC uses the new SMART OKI Multifunction Printers. The benefits are outlined here.
London developers warned to be aware of zero carbon requirement
Developers in London have been urged to ensure they understand new zero carbon requirement set to come into force by the end of the...