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‘Sector needs help’: Materials shortage hampers housebuilding
The materials shortage is halting the government’s housebuilding and construction ambitions and the sector needs help, warns the National Federation of Builders (NFB).
The future of housebuilding and construction
In this new ebook, the Access Group argues that the lack of supply, when combined with emerging challenges and barriers at home and internationally, mean the construction industry must now accept that the old ways of working alone are not going to solve the problem.
Housebuilding sector shows resilience despite new challenges
A recent poll by structural warranty provider LABC Warranty found that the availability of land – for so long the number one hurdle for housebuilders to leap – no longer features in the top three challenges the construction sector faces.
The importance of removing toxic materials from housebuilding
As we look ahead to a post-pandemic world, a dialogue needs to be opened about the need to remove toxic materials from housebuilding and construction, says Chris Mortensen, COO of Modulous.
Built environment committee launches housebuilding inquiry
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has launched its first inquiry into the demand for new housing in the UK and how to tackle barriers to meeting this demand.
Designs on good engineering in housebuilding
Good design is paramount in engineering, says Andrew Fairburn, director of civil and structural engineers RWO, who believes success lies in creating sustainable places where people want to live and build a home.
Local government to receive support for housebuilding
Homes England is inviting council officers to join a Summer Learning Programme aimed at sharing knowledge on topics ranging from project management to principles of market failure.
How can the housebuilding industry prepare for 2025 Future Homes Standards?
Kevin Blunden, technical & compliance director at Harwood Building Control, explores how housebuilders can prepare for the 2025 Future Homes Standard.
How can the housebuilding industry protect biodiversity?
The NHBC Foundation has partnered with the RSPB and Barratt Developments to produce guidance on how the housebuilding industry can incorporate green infrastructure into new builds and protect biodiversity.
Kier signs deal to sell housebuilding business for £110m
Kier Group has agreed to the £110m sale of Kier Living to Foster BidCo, a newly formed company owned by Guy Hands, the founder of Terra Firma.
JV North opens bids for £560m housebuilding framework
JV North, a consortium of North West housing associations and local authorities has launched a £560m framework to build 4,000 homes.
NHBC honours best of the best in UK housebuilding
NHBC has revealed the Supreme Awards winners of its flagship Pride in the Job competition which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Building an award-winning approach to housebuilding
Technology helped housebuilder Durkan rapidly deliver a major housing development in east London, picking up Gold Medal at the 2020 UK Construction Manager of the Year Awards in the process.
Minister praises industry as housebuilding stats recover
The latest figures reflect the housing and construction industry’s resilience and measures they have taken to keep building sites open, in line with public health advice.
ICW Group: Supporting the UK housebuilding sector
ICW Group marked a number of significant milestones in 2020 as it continues to expand its support of housebuilding and Modern Methods of Construction.
TopHat appoints Airbus VP to drive innovation in housebuilding
TopHat has appointed Matthew Evans, vice president of digital transformation at Airbus, as its new chief technology officer to drive innovation in UK housebuilding.
The impact of Covid-19 on housebuilding
Housing delivery programmes by Homes England saw an overall decrease in starts and completions in the first half of 2020-21 compared to the same period last year, according to official statistics released today (8 December).
New partnerships to boost South Cambridgeshire housebuilding recovery
South Cambridgeshire District Council has appointed Hill Group and Balfour Beatty Investments to join an investment partnership which will inject up to £340m to support the local recovery.
Bristol partnership to trial innovative methods of housebuilding
Innovate UK has awarded funding for the Enabling Housing Innovation for Inclusive Growth project which will trial innovative methods of housebuilding in Bristol.
Think tank proposes new scheme to protect housebuilding from collapse
Housebuilding could fall by around 38% over the next year, as new research from the Centre for Policy Studies warns of a potential sector collapse if the economy fails to bounce back post-Covid.
New qualification for drylining in housebuilding launched
The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has announced a new qualification for drylining in housebuilding, created by National Open College Networks (NOCN), to address the lack of a recognised qualification for the sector-specific skill.
Construction workers must put health before housebuilding, urges Unite
Unite the Union has warned that there are growing fears that housebuilding is being put ahead of the health of construction workers.
What the government needs to do to avoid another housebuilding collapse
With a deeply entrenched housing crisis, building rates must make a stronger recovery post-coronavirus than after the 2008 economic crash. Joseph Daniels, founder of Project Etopia, says the modular and SME sectors stand ready.
Mulbury appoints new directors to support North West housebuilding
Mulbury has appointed three new directors to support its ambitions to build more than 3,000 homes in the North West over the next five years.
Build Aviator unveils one-stop shop to assist housebuilding
Build Aviator's House Types packages offer a one-stop shop to ensure you have everything you need from planning approval to building the finished product.
Guidance to boost uptake of gable wall spandrel panels in housebuilding
Housebuilders are being provided with a new guide on gable wall spandrel panels to help the industry move towards modern methods of construction (MMC).