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Bruton Knowles secures spot on property valuation Citizen Framework
Bruton Knowles has secured a place on the £800,000 Citizen 2022 framework (0928) to deliver vital development property valuations over the next four years.
Housing for seniors: How can local authorities better plan for an...
We are all getting older - let’s at least try to plan for it, says Nicola Gooch, planning partner at law firm Irwin Mitchell. Here, Nicola pleads the case for local authorities to better prepare for an ageing society by adopting local plans that support a greater provision of seniors' housing.
Part O: Understanding the new regulations on overheating
The government has introduced Part O of the Building Regulations to prevent homes overheating in summer. Anastasia Mylona, head of research at CIBSE, explains what is in the new regulation and why it was needed.
Part L changes to intensify testing for door and window fabricators
Part L changes to Building Regulations are likely to intensify testing demand in the run-up to the December 31 deadline for UKCA certification, warns Element Materials Technology.
UK build-to-rent properties increase by a fifth in the past year
Analysis by the British Property Federation (BPF) shows an increase in build-to-rent properties in the UK, over the past twelve months.
Keepmoat Homes given green light to build 433 new homes in...
Gedling Borough Council has granted Keepmoat Homes planning permission for 433 new homes in Gedling, part of the final phase of its Chase Farm development.
West Sussex housing developments receive Premier Guarantee Quality Recognition
Dandara receives official Premier Guarantee Quality Recognition Award for their Fontwell Meadows and Paddock View developments in West Sussex.
East Sussex Housing development uses Zeroignition fire protection
A residential housing development in East Sussex has used Zeroignition fire protection to 'protect property and save lives'.
How public sector procurement aids the levelling up agenda
In this ebook, LHC looks at the role public sector procurement plays in the government's levelling up agenda.
LHC report says improved housing and public sector procurement is key...
The LHC report outlines the key role public sector procurement can play in the government's levelling up agenda.
How can we address the cost of poor housing in England?
Addressing poor housing in England would save the NHS £1.4bn a year – it’s time we take action. Gillian Charlesworth, chief executive of BRE, explores how.
The importance of third-party certification
PBC Today interviewed Chris Miles, the business director of UL’s Built Environment Group, about the importance of third-party certification.
Study finds that construction workers are at a higher risk of...
A recent study led by Boston University School of Public Health has found that construction workers are at a higher risk of exposing their families to toxic metals in their homes due to various work and home related factors.
Small builders call for mandatory licensing for building firms
Results from the most recent State of Trade Survey from the Federation of Master Builders showed that 86% of respondents are calling for mandatory licensing for building firms.
Working from home space: Planning policy for the “new normal”
Planning policy must adapt to the shifting need for working from home space, says Philip Barnes, group land and planning director at Barratt Developments.
StormMeister flood protection reaches new heights
StormMeister’s expanded premises and new testing facilities is allowing the company to take flood protection above and beyond industry standards.
Meeting housing demand report calls for gov to act on housing...
The Lords Built Environment Committee has published its Meeting housing demand report and calls on the Government to act on planning, SMEs and housing for the elderly to address the housing crisis.
New report urges for planning policies to adapt to hybrid working
Barratt Developments and national planning consultancy Lichfields have launched a new report, calling for local planning policies to be urgently reviewed to ensure they are fit for purpose for working from home.
Green Homes Grant “underperformed badly” says PAC report
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has said that the Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme “underperformed badly”, in its latest report.
NHBC launches new 2022 technical standards edition
UK leading warranty and insurance provider NHBC has launched their new 2022 technical standards edition, effective for every new home covered by an NHBC warranty, where foundations are begun on or after 1 January 2022.
£5k grants to encourage homeowners to install low carbon heating
The government has set out its plan to incentivise people to install low-carbon heating systems to reduce the UK’s dependency on fossil fuels.
Meeting carbon targets through retrofitting
The UK must embark upon a comprehensive retrofit programme of its existing housing stock if it is to achieve net zero carbon by 2050, says Simon Storer, chief executive of Insulation Manufacturers Association.
Premier Modular achieves BOPAS accreditation
Premier Modular has achieved BOPAS accreditation for its modular living solutions, after its expansion into the residential sector.
Why commonly accepted solutions to solve the housing crisis won’t cut...
Peter Bill, author of Broken Homes and a former housebuilder, explores why commonly accepted solutions to fix the housing crisis just won’t work, and offers up his own suggestions that defy conventional wisdom.
Green Homes Grant ‘set up to fail’, says NAO report
Only 5,600 of the expected 82,500 jobs were created under the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme and £314m of the £1.5bn has been spent, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).