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Latest statistics show new house building levels continue to rise

|Date: 25 Sep 2015

Latest statistics show new house building levels continue to rise

House building activity in the UK this year is set to top levels seen in 2014, according to new figures r ...

House building activity in the UK this year is set to top levels seen in 2014, according to new figures released by NHBC. ...

25 Sep 2015
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Norbord and RIBAJ announce winner of the Microarchitecture Award

|Date: 24 Sep 2015

Norbord and RIBAJ announce winner of the Microarchitecture Award

The winner of the RIBA Journal Microarchitecture Award, sponsored by Norbord, has been announced. ...

The winner of the RIBA Journal Microarchitecture Award, sponsored by Norbord, has been announced. ...

24 Sep 2015
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Skills shortage & planning system preventing more house building

|Date: 21 Sep 2015

Skills shortage & planning system preventing more house building

A shortage of skilled workers in the housebuilding industry – and the current planning system – is hinder ...

A shortage of skilled workers in the housebuilding industry – and the current planning system – is hindering efforts to tackle the UK’s housing crisis, according to new research released by Lloyds Ban ...

21 Sep 2015
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One million homes target needs a ‘comprehensive strategy’

|Date: 21 Sep 2015

One million homes target needs a ‘comprehensive strategy’

The Government’s ambition to build one million homes over the next five years must be backed up by a comp ...

The Government’s ambition to build one million homes over the next five years must be backed up by a comprehensive housing strategy. ...

21 Sep 2015
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Construction sector supports campaign for improved automated gates safety

|Date: 17 Sep 2015

Construction sector supports campaign for improved automated gates safety

The UK's building and construction sector has pledged its support to a rapidly growing campaign to make u ...

The UK's building and construction sector has pledged its support to a rapidly growing campaign to make unsafe automated gates a thing of the past. ...

17 Sep 2015
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New expert panel to help streamline the local plan-making process

|Date: 17 Sep 2015

New expert panel to help streamline the local plan-making process

Planning Minister Brandon Lewis has announced the launch of a new group of experts to help streamline the ...

Planning Minister Brandon Lewis has announced the launch of a new group of experts to help streamline the local plan-making process. ...

17 Sep 2015
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Removal of bats simplified thanks to new licence

|Date: 11 Sep 2015

Removal of bats simplified thanks to new licence

SLR Consulting is helping developers save time and money on construction sites as a result of a new licen ...

SLR Consulting is helping developers save time and money on construction sites as a result of a new licence which allows for the easy removal of bats. ...

11 Sep 2015
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Building industry reposnds to PM’s ‘Smarter State’ speech

|Date: 11 Sep 2015

Building industry reposnds to PM’s ‘Smarter State’ speech

The Prime Minister has laid out his vision for the country outlining the need for a 'Smarter State'. In i ...

The Prime Minister has laid out his vision for the country outlining the need for a 'Smarter State'. In it he has called for the release of public land for further housebuilding. The housebuilding sec ...

11 Sep 2015
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Learn how to build to Passive House standards

|Date: 11 Sep 2015

Learn how to build to Passive House standards

Saint Gobain UK is to host a two-day Passive House Training Course to instruct industry professionals in ...

Saint Gobain UK is to host a two-day Passive House Training Course to instruct industry professionals in how to construct energy efficient homes. ...

11 Sep 2015
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Selco reduces prices to 1990s levels

|Date: 11 Sep 2015

Selco reduces prices to 1990s levels

Building materials supplier Selco has knocked some items back to 1990s prices - but some items cost more! ...

Building materials supplier Selco has knocked some items back to 1990s prices - but some items cost more! ...

11 Sep 2015
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