Survey finds two-thirds against development on green belt
According to a new survey two-thirds of the general public are against building on Britain's green belt land...
A poll carried out on the 60th...
The green belt dilemna
Amanda Beresford, Head of Planning at corporate law firm Shulmans, asks whether the government’s house building plans will result in development in the green...
New home registrations reach highest levels since 2007
The number of new home registrations are up 12 per cent in three months, reaching the highest level since 2007...
According to the latest figures...
Balfour Beatty named the preferred bidder on nuclear plant contract
Construction firm Balfour Beatty has been appointed the preferred bidder on a project to build the UK's first nuclear power plant in two decades
Hinckley...
Construction machine workers to lose their jobs
Hundreds of workers are set to lose their jobs at a construction machine factory in Desford...
Construction machine giant Caterpillar has announced hundreds of workers...
Construction levels increase across the UK
A survey has revealed workloads in the construction industry increased across all sectors in the second quarter of 2015...
According to the latest market survey...
Planning and Building Control Today now live!
The raft of planning reforms announced in the Treasury’s Productivity Plan are meant to be a boon to housing supply and include a commitment...
The opportunities for delivery
Andrew Walker, Policy Researcher for the Local Government Information Unit highlights the opportunities available for councils to play their part in the delivery of...
£1bn major revamp for Intu shopping centres
Intu is planning to redevelop its portfolio of shopping centres across the UK over the next five years at an estimated cost of £1bn...
A...
Welsh government must take the lead on asbestos in schools
Campaigners have called for the Welsh government to take a greater role in addressing the issue of asbestos in schools...
Asbestos was widely used in...
Large Hitachi order for UK plant hire firm
UK plant hire firm Keyway has purchased a number of new machines from Hitachi to expand its fleet to more than 400 units...
Plant hire...
Implementing the Housing Standards Review
Paul Wilkins, Chair of the ACAI examines how the Housing Standards Review will be implemented by both building control and councils…
October 2015 sees the...
EU posted worker directive could hit contractors
A proposed legal challenge that would make contractors liable to pay compensation to EU subcontractors if they undercut UK national trade rates is set...
£1bn Devon town granted approval for first phase
A new town development in Devon has been granted approval for the first phase to go ahead...
Building work is set to start on the...
Affordable, energy efficient homes to be built in Rochdale
A brand new range of affordable, energy efficient properties will be built in Rochdale, it has emerged...
New homes designed to be energy efficient are...
Warranties vs Insurance
Warranties vs Insurance – which cover is best? Kim Vernau, chief executive officer at BLP Insurance explains
There is, and always has been, debate in...
NHS England to develop healthy towns scheme
News towns or schemes of more than 250 homes will form part of a new NHS England initiative to trial design ideas and digital...
The imperative open communication standard
In an interview with Lisa Carnwell, Editor for PBC Today, David Jellings, Solibri UK Managing Director and board member of buildingSMART UK and Ireland,...
PROFILE: Insurance Claims – The Moment of Truth
Many people see Insurance as an integral part of managing their business, whereas others see it as a necessary evil. Either way, until you...
Tackling plant and machinery theft
PC Mike Dawber of the Knutsford Rural NPU division of the Cheshire Constabulary, outlines the successes of tackling plant and machinery theft throughout the...
The Stars of our Future
Over 400 people attended the CPA ‘Stars of the Future’ ceremony at this year’s Plantworx, to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the young people...
PROFILE: Fast Flexible Finance
JCB outline their fast, flexible finance…
Our aim is to ensure that our UK customers benefit from over 40 years of knowledge and experience in...
Plantworx 2015 – deemed a huge success!
Louise Murphy of The Construction Equipment Association provides highlights of this year’s Plantworx Construction Machinery Show…
The 2nd Plantworx Construction Machinery Show drew to a...
PROFILE: Multifoil Mythology
Once upon a time there was no recession, house building was flourishing and multifoils were the `new kids on the block’. These versatile multi-layer...
Energy Efficiency – It’s now the Law
Liz Ainslie MsC AIEMA, Environmental Consultant for Hosking Associates Ltd outlines the new legislation for energy efficiency in both the domestic and non-domestic private...
Tackling thermal bridging the Passivhaus way
Chris Parsons, Director of Parsons & Whittley Architects and Passivhaus Trust member provides an overview of thermal bridging challenges and its impact on the...