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Terraced houses like these can often be social housing, further support for which will be essential for hitting housing targets, says Savill research

Government warned they will miss housing targets by a third

Research has shown that the government is likely to miss housing targets by 95,000 per year, or one third, at current pace.
The ONS construction output stats show a general decrease, with some increases in certain areas

Industry reacts to 0.4% fall in ONS construction output stats

The ONS released their construction output statistics last month, and industry experts have given their reactions to the stats.
Sophie Horgan calls for more to be done to attract young women in construction

Calls for more promotion for young women in construction

The director of Horgan Homes, Sophie Horgan is calling for more action on promoting construction careers for young women.
The Sustainability Propert Group conference was held in St George's Hall, Liverpool

Liverpool Sustainable Property Group conference reveals key learnings

The Liverpool City Region Sustainable Property Group held their second annual conference, and have revealed the key findings from the meeting.
New Construction waste management strategies are needed for net zero

Developing a new framework for waste management in construction

Jamie Roberts at Reconomy outlines the key principles of their new waste management framework to improve waste disposal strategies.
The new Isoweld® brochure from SFS highlights how the field fixing system needs 50% fewer fixings for thermal insulation

New SFS brochure demonstrates adaptability and versatility of Isoweld®

The new Isoweld® brochure from SFS highlights how the field fixing system needs 50% fewer fixings for thermal insulation compared with traditional applications.
GRAITEC has launched a suite of productivity-enhancing Revit add-in applications with Ideate Software, throughout Europe

GRAITEC debuts new productivity solutions for Autodesk Revit with Ideate Software

GRAITEC has launched a suite of productivity-enhancing Revit add-in applications with Ideate Software, throughout Europe.
Low carbon cement will be instrumental for net zero

Concrete matters: How low carbon cement could bridge our public infrastructure...

David Hughes, chief scientific officer at Material Evolution, discusses the impact low carbon cement could have on our built environment.
An example of the local authorities climate service view of Manchester

Met Office launches local authority climate service to aid planning

The Met Office has launched a new climate data service to help local authorities with construction planning.
Fatigue and depression are just two of the issues being recognised in World Mental Health Day 2024

World Mental Health Day 2024: Why is poor mental health so...

As 2024's World Mental Health Day marks the theme of 'mental health in the workplace', PBC investigates mental health in construction.
As the temperature drops, Scandia-Hus and Actis are reminding homeowners of importance of airtightness principles in preserving energy

Autumn chill sparks ‘airtightness principles’ message from Scandia-Hus and Actis

As the temperature drops, Scandia-Hus and Actis are reminding homeowners of importance of airtightness principles in preserving energy and cutting bills.
Receiving approved house planning permission, of the sort that filling a form like this requires, is more difficult in some areas than others

New report reveals the hardest areas to receive approved house planning...

GB Concrete and Pump have analysed data to find the toughest areas in the UK to receive approved house planning permission.
Housebuilding group Vistry has issued a profit warning after a costings error was revealed in the company's southern division

Vistry’s costings error slices £1bn off company value

Housebuilding group Vistry has issued a profit warning after a costings error was revealed in the company's southern division.
Leading provider of building warranty and control services, ICW, has entered into a strategic partnership with the FMBI

ICW and FMB Insurance partner to offer A-rated building warranties to...

ICW, a leading provider of building warranty and control services, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Federation of Master Builders Insurance (FMBI).
Tan-y-lan-photo

The Kier Group delivers textbook performance using Asta Powerproject planning

UK construction company Kier used Asta Powerproject planning and project management software to deliver a textbook construction programme for Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tan-y-lan School on behalf of Swansea Council in Wales.
European timber imports are important for future house building

European timber imports down in first half of 2024

European timber imports have dropped by 20% in the first half of 2024, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation.
The Fold makes up a part of the Croydon skyline

The Fold needs extensive work just two years after completion

The Fold, a tower in south London built by the now-collapsed Henry Construction, requires remediation work just two years after it was finished in July 2022.
Mace CEO for Construction Andrew Jackson has left the role for personal reasons, three months after being promoted to the role

Mace Construction CEO leaves role after three months

Mace CEO for Construction Andrew Jackson has left the role for personal reasons, three months after being promoted to the role.
The Lower Thames Crossing will connect Kent and Essex (pictured) across the river Thames

Decision on Lower Thames Crossing delayed to 2025

The decision on the Lower Thames Crossing has been delayed for the third time, and will not be made until 23 May 2025.
Rainscreen bracket systems are just one of the topics covered in SFS's series of White Papers, exploring alloy strength and thermal performance

SFS CPD seminars doubling down on key industry topics

SFS Group Fastening Technology offers a variety of CPD seminars, both from industry professionals and SFS team members, on safety, sustainability and structural stability.
Nature recovery in construction will be an important aspect of climate goals

Report urges prioritising nature recovery in construction

The Wildlife Trusts has published a report today urging Government and developers to prioritise nature recovery in construction.
The Mayor of London's office has appointed Mott MacDonald to deliver the Zero Carbon Accelerator, as part of their net zero by 2030 target

Zero Carbon Accelerator launches to drive net zero future across London

The Mayor of London's office has appointed Mott MacDonald to deliver the Zero Carbon Accelerator as part of the city's net zero by 2030 target.

How to resolve the complexities of conveyancing process delays

The UK holds the title of being the slowest country for selling residential property, according to new research by Home Sale Pack, but new technology offers many advantages to speeding up the conveyancing process.
Exeter's new MP Steve Race came to visit Re-flow in early September to see firsthand how tech investment is benefitting the region

[VIDEO] Exploring investment in Exeter with Re-flow and new MP Steve...

Exeter's new MP Steve Race came to visit Re-flow in early September to see firsthand how tech investment is benefitting the region.
Full Circle Group work on onshore wind farms servicing and maintenance

Renew purchases Full Circle Group

Renew, the infrastructure maintenance company, has purchased Full Circle Group, the Netherlands-based onshore-wind infrastructure service company.
National mapping agency Ordnance survey has been appointed future operator of the National Underground Asset Register, as part of plans to centralise information about underground infrastructure

Ordnance Survey appointed future operator of National Underground Asset Register

National mapping agency Ordnance survey has been appointed future operator of the National Underground Asset Register, as part of plans to centralise information about underground infrastructure.