Winners of BREEAM Awards 2024 announced
BRE has revealed the winners of its annual BREEAM Awards 2024 – a celebration of the projects and organisations leading the way in sustainable building design, development and management.
Nottingham Skills Academy expands construction training offering with new partnership
A fire safety specialist and leading installer of passive fire barriers has partnered with the Nottingham Skills Academy to provide work experience and training opportunities for young people.
Creating vibrant places: A vision for thriving communities
Luke Hillson, design partner at design and planning consultancy Marrons, examines the findings of a new report that asks individuals, businesses, organisations and government what needs to be done to drive a placemaking-led approach to building future communities.
Actis welcomes new government’s housebuilding targets
New housebuilding targets introduced this week by the new UK government have been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.
Secondary glazing provides new lease of life for the Old War...
Selectaglaze, specialists in bespoke secondary glazing, was chosen to bring its expertise to the Old War Office in Whitehall, London.
CIBSE Certification launches new specialist management competency scheme
CIBSE Certification has introduced an innovative scheme designed to assess the competency of individuals offering specialist services in management systems.
Planning approvals increased by 20% in June, showing promise for Labour’s...
Planning approvals rose in June ahead of the general election, reaching nearly £7.5bn in value, according to Barbour ABI analysts.
Monthly construction output gains 1.9% bump from warm weather
The latest ONS figures show that an increase in new work and repair and maintenance, anecdotally attributed to good weather, boosted construction output in May 2024.
1 million UK social homes to benefit from mould and energy...
Switchee announces £5 million investment from Octopus Ventures and AXA IM Alts, as it targets installing its mould and energy bill-reducing device in 1 million UK social homes.
Reshaping the future of UK housebuilding: Introducing M-Dock
The UK’s housebuilding industry is facing tough times, and alarm bells are starting to ring for social housing programmes, causing ripple effects throughout construction. With a desperate need for affordable homes, finding the balance between cost, quality, speed of delivery and sustainability is a significant challenge.
Raising industry standards with the Code for Construction Product Information
Steve Marr, UK compliance director for SIG, addresses the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) and its mission to standardise product descriptions in the construction industry.
Submissions open for Grenfell Tower memorial design
The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission and RIBA have opened up submissions to select the team that will design the future memorial on the site of Grenfell Tower.
Delivering on ambitious housing policies
Labour’s landslide victory provides the new government with the political capital needed to push through the ambitious housing policies outlined in their manifesto.
Building competence in supply chains: The impact of the Building Safety...
Alex Minett, global head of new markets at Veriforce CHAS, explores the role of competence in the new Building Safety Act and offers insight on how organisations can foster competence throughout their supply chains.
Elecosoft unveils live multi-user collaboration solution
Elecosoft has launched Asta Vision Live, a new solution designed to offer unprecedented real-time, on-demand collaboration within the Asta Vision platform.
3D site models in Revit format
In today's world of architecture and construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools like Revit have revolutionised the design and construction process.
BRE sets out 100-day roadmap for new Labour Government
BRE's 100-day roadmap calls for the Government to prioritise low-carbon innovation in construction, improving EPCs, and the creation of a Decent Homes Standard for the Private Rented Sector.
RIBA launches competition to design Fleming Centre life sciences facility
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced a design competition for the Fleming Centre at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London.
Labour ends Tories’ “absurd” on-shore wind ban
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the new Government would lift the ban on on-shore wind developments, which has been in place for nearly a decade.
Will Labour’s New Towns plan solve the housing crisis?
People live in houses, not planning permissions. Solving the housing crisis is at least a two-parliament problem, says David Blackadder-Weinstein, Director, Strategic Communications at Turley.
World of Modular Europe to bring industry insights and expertise to...
John McMullen, PCM and marketing director of the Modular Building Institute, looks at the exciting offerings at World of Modular Europe.
How to ensure your SME is considered for a framework
Shamayne Harris, head of procurement at Pagabo, shares valuable inside knowledge on how every business from SMEs upwards can give themselves the best chance of being considered for placement and unlocking a new income stream.
EV charging infrastructure: An opportunity for developers
There’s never been a better time to invest in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. All new build homes in England now require EV charging points and the demand for EV charging infrastructure at new property developments is increasing.
The New Era: Labour Government and the future of the UK...
Labour’s manifesto outlined a series of ambitious plans to address the housing crisis, emphasising affordability, sustainability, and community empowerment. Here’s a closer look at how the housing landscape is expected to evolve under this new administration.
Crest Nicholson rejects bid from rivals Avant
After rejecting Bellway's £650m takeover bid, Crest Nicholson has revealed they also turned down an offer of an 'all-share' partnership from Avant.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise house building in first official...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make her first major speech in the role today, speaking to business leaders about prioritising housebuilding to build economic growth.