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Planning permission granted for more than 350,000 new homes
Planning permission was granted for more than 350,000 new homes across 20,076 sites in the year up to June 2018
LHC frameworks: Helping you navigate the procurement minefield
Ian Brown, Client Support Manager for LHC’s north region, shares his views on why framework providers, LHC’s partnerships work.
Willmott Dixon trials robotic vest at new school development in Cardiff
Willmott Dixon, the leading independent and construction property services company has partnered with robotics firm Ekso Bionics to trial a high-tech vest which will aid the completion of a new school development in Cardiff.
Research reveals most desired retirement property features
Savoy Stewart analysed findings to find out the most desirable retirement property features and facilities older generations would pay more for.
UK’s first energy-positive office opens in Swansea
The UK’s first energy-positive office, which generates more solar energy than it consumes, was opened at Swansea University yesterday (21 June)
Planning function ‘watered down’ in 83% of councils
The planning function has been downgraded to lower positions in the corporate structure of local authorities across the UK, a new survey by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has revealed.
RTPI awards honour planning excellence
A 10-year plan to regenerate a declining fishing village in Scotland has won the top prize at the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2018 last night (24 May)
More affordable homes needed to help first-time buyers
Following the recent publication of the amount of first-time buyers benefiting from the changes to stamp duty, David Baybut Head of Real Estate and Partner at national law firm Stephensons, considers the scope of affordable housing and says substantial action is still required
CITB employees launch petition against reforms
Employees at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) have launched a petition against plans to outsource training and back office functions
Newport has fastest housing market in the UK
Newport in Wales is the fastest moving housing market in the UK as available properties up for sale have fallen by a third, according to a new research report from Rightmove
Fire suppression in car parks
After the devastating fire in the Echo Arena car park, Ian Gough of BAFSA says the warning signs were clear – and highlights the hard evidence that sprinkler systems can significantly reduce the damage and danger caused by such incidents
Preventing the Predictable: 21st Century Crime Prevention
Secured by Design, the police-led initiative to ‘design out’ crime at the planning stage, highlights its focus on accommodation for older people.
Horbury’s becomes approved fire safety contractor on Re:allies framework
Experts in maintenance and refurbishment of commercial and public buildings, Horbury Property Services, has been successful in becoming an approved fire safety contractor on the procurement framework Re:allies
RICS survey: UK housing market likely to be flat for next...
The UK housing market has begun the New Year in a similar manner to the closing stages of 2017 with enquiries, sales and instructions remaining negative, according to the January survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
CITB forecast reveals construction set for growth despite Brexit uncertainty
A new forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that over 150,000 construction jobs are set to be created over the next five years despite Brexit uncertainty and Carillion’s collapse
Co-op plans £160m building drive to open 100 new food stores...
Co-op plans to invest £160m to build 100 new food stores across the UK in 2018
More than 20 new co-op food stores will open...
New era for Scotframe as timber frame market continues to grow
It’s an exciting time of expansion and growth for offsite timber frame specialist Scotframe
Research: Many homeowners buy new property before selling their existing home
Insurance specialist Cover Builder™ has revealed that as many as one in five British homeowners who sold a property within the last year made the decision to find and purchase a new home prior to putting their existing property on the market
Heathrow reveals list for offsite construction logistic hubs
Heathrow Airport has produced a list of 65 potential logistic hub locations to serve as centres for offsite construction, selected from an initial 121 applications
Bidders sought by HS2 for London stations construction teams
HS2 Ltd are seeking construction partners to deliver two stations at Euston and Old Oak Common to be responsible for programme management
Homeownership aspirations saw a decline in 2017
A new survey has revealed over 250,000 people have given up on the idea of homeownership, with increasing house prices and large deposits cited as the reason
Most Considerate Site awarded to six construction firms
A number of construction companies have been awarded the ‘Most Considerate Site’ at the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s 2017 National Site Awards
The Party Wall Act Explained: an update of the guidebook
The Pyramus and Thisbe Club's Michael Kemp shares how the third edition of the guidebook, The Party Wall Act Explained, will provide clarity for the sector
Infrastructure projects hold the key to construction growth
The CITB has forecast growth in the construction sector will be reliant on the raft of planned infrastructure projects in the pipeline
Infrastructure obstacles to be overcome with new government-backed pilot
A new pilot scheme backed by the government will unblock infrastructure delays that are holding up the process of housebuilding
Planning system holds back the delivery of new homes
The construction of new homes is being delayed due to the demands placed on homebuilders trying to navigate the planning system