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Modern Methods of Construction guide to tackle affordable housing crisis
A new guide has argued that Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are crucial to help solve the affordable housing crisis.
Garden communities: Still fit for purpose?
Dave Pendle, associate director at Marrons Planning, says that close connection between planning and politics could mean that the original aim of garden communities is being diluted.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Building Project
PBC Today continues our preview of the Building Innovation Awards with a look at one of the most coveted awards up for grabs - the Most Innovative Building Project.
Social housing levels failing those most in need
The private rental sector is picking up the slack for the millions of people reliant on social housing in England, due to an inadequate level being delivered from the social sector, says Bunk.
Geothermal housing: Nottingham takes major step into the future
The UK's largest geothermal housing developments, Collingham Park and Collingham Brook are at the cutting edge of green residential development.
Construction safety: Four ways to prevent injury in the workplace
For those who work in the construction industry, safety is always a top priority: unexpected dangers could be lurking within job sites, putting workers at risk of injury or illness.
Major development opposite Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station agreed
Transport for London (TfL) has completed a deal with Aviva Investors to enable the development of a mixed-use scheme opposite the new Liverpool Street Elizabeth line eastern station entrance at 1 Liverpool Street as well as above and around Crossrail infrastructure.
CPC expand primary school using offsite construction innovation
CPC, the partnership between LHC and Northern Housing Consortium, has provided a solution for the construction of Northumberland County Council’s first-ever building project utilising the latest offsite construction innovation.
Building Innovation Awards: Best Skills & Training Innovation
The Building Innovation Awards take place in Manchester on 23 October, PBC Today takes a look at the nominees for the Best Skills & Training Innovation category.
Is the planning system torturous in the eyes of a modular...
Lesko Modular Group talks about its journey through the planning system as it looks to explore land acquisition and developments using offsite solutions.
Offsite progression and the shift towards modular technology
Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of MPBA, discusses the shift away from traditional methods of construction towards modular technology.
Building Innovation Awards: Best Technology Partner
PBC Today takes a look at the nominees in the Best Technology Partner category at the Building Innovation Awards, taking place at The Midland Hotel, Manchester, on 23 October.
The McAvoy Group: A BOPAS case study
McAvoy has been providing offsite solutions for nearly 50 years, we asked Graeme O’Doherty, Offsite Housing Specialist about his experience of BOPAS.
Traditional vs modular: Deconstructing building methods
Traditional and modular construction are very different from one another. Premier Guarantee examines the pros and cons.
Aster to double shared ownership portfolio in next five years
Housing association Aster Group has revealed that it plans to build 2,800 new shared ownership homes over the next five years – boosting its shared ownership portfolio to over 5,000 by 2024.
Gas power station approved in Abergelli
An application by Drax to build a gas power station in Abergelli to has been approved by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
UKGBC launches Climate Commitment Platform
Building on the momentum of the Global Climate Strike, the UKGBC has launched the Climate Commitment Platform.
Specification offers holistic approach to retrofitting for thermal efficiency
A new specification championing a holistic approach to retrofitting is an important step in the battle to improve the thermal efficiency of Britain’s aged housing stock.
Planning granted on appeal for Wood Green project in Haringey
Planning permission has been granted on appeal for a mixed-use residential scheme in Wood Green, on the site of the former Marks and Spencer’s in Haringey.
Overheating in Buildings: What have we done?
The world of the internet is littered with countless articles, blogs and studies on the subject of overheating in buildings, and another has now been added.
BSRIA to support the upcoming Smart Buildings Show
The Smart Buildings Show – taking place on 9-10 October 2019 at Olympia, London, will be supported by BSRIA, with expert speaker Henry Lawson.
Government responds to report on Modern Methods of Construction
Following a recent report on Modern Methods of Construction from the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee, the government has released their response.
Tunnelling gets underway at Hinkley Point C
The Hinkley Point C project has reached another key milestone, as Balfour Beatty begins tunnelling at the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation.
£1.5m funding to protect low-income families in Scotland
The Scottish Government has launched the Homelessness Prevention Fund to support housing associations and social landlords prevent a crisis.
Willmott Dixon wins £12.5m residential accommodation contract
Willmott Dixon has secured a £12.5m construction contract to deliver residential accommodation in Ashby de la Zouch.
‘Pop-up’ modular housing solution leaves tenants insecure, research finds
New research from Royal Holloway has explored the impacts of ‘pop-up’ modular housing for homeless families, discovering that while it improves quality of life in many respects, it can also exacerbate feelings of stigma and insecurity.