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The NFB reacts to the introduction of ‘medium’ sized builders

|Date: 28 Aug 2025

The NFB reacts to the introduction of ‘medium’ sized builders

The Government has announced a package of proposals to directly help small and medium sized builders (SME ...

The Government has announced a package of proposals to directly help small and medium sized builders (SMEs) and they include a ‘Medium’ sized site definition to enable more proportionate planning requ ...

28 Aug 2025
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Positive signs as April Builders’ Merchant value sales up +3.0%

|Date: 25 Aug 2025

Positive signs as April Builders’ Merchant value sales up +3.0%

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in June, shows builders’ merchants’ ...

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in June, shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in April were up +3.0% compared to April 2024. Volumes increased +3.4% year-on-yea ...

25 Aug 2025
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Discussing solar PV

|Date: 22 Jul 2025

Discussing solar PV

Another magazine issue means a new industry specific regulatory update to unpack. As the above title may ...

Another magazine issue means a new industry specific regulatory update to unpack. As the above title may suggest, solar PV is the topic of discussion here. At the start of June, everyone's favourite b ...

22 Jul 2025
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Using doors and windows to make a first impression

|Date: 17 Jun 2025

Using doors and windows to make a first impression

Research repeatedly confirms that window and door replacement are one of the homeowner’s favourite home i ...

Research repeatedly confirms that window and door replacement are one of the homeowner’s favourite home improvements. So why would this be any different for new home buyers? asks Adrian Barraclough, C ...

17 Jun 2025
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Xwatch launches wildlife detecting system

|Date: 10 Jun 2025

Xwatch launches wildlife detecting system

Xwatch launches on-board plant system that detects animals and habitats on-site. Xwatch Safety Solutions ...

Xwatch launches on-board plant system that detects animals and habitats on-site. Xwatch Safety Solutions has collaborated with Plant & Vehicle Services (PVS) and leading wildlife conservation orga ...

10 Jun 2025
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New BNG Habitat Bank in Hartlepool

|Date: 09 Jun 2025

New BNG Habitat Bank in Hartlepool

Hartlepool Borough Council and Environment Bank to create local BNG Habitat Bank. With almost 400 new hom ...

Hartlepool Borough Council and Environment Bank to create local BNG Habitat Bank. With almost 400 new homes needed every year in Hartlepool, the local council recognised the importance of securing a r ...

09 Jun 2025
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High-quality housing means all building materials are being scrutinised

|Date: 29 May 2025

High-quality housing means all building materials are being scrutinised

The pressure is on to deliver sustainably built, high quality new housing, which means that all building ...

The pressure is on to deliver sustainably built, high quality new housing, which means that all building materials and products need to be scrutinised in the specification process to understand their ...

29 May 2025
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NFB is training 60,000 construction apprentices

|Date: 28 May 2025

NFB is training 60,000 construction apprentices

National Federation of Builders (NFB) reacts to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ £600 million investment to trai ...

National Federation of Builders (NFB) reacts to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ £600 million investment to train 60,000 construction apprentices. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the NFB, said: “The Ch ...

28 May 2025
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Bewley Homes discusses the construction skills shortage

|Date: 08 May 2025

Bewley Homes discusses the construction skills shortage

Andrew Brooks, Managing Director of Bewley Homes discusses the construction skills shortage and explains ...

Andrew Brooks, Managing Director of Bewley Homes discusses the construction skills shortage and explains how Bewley Homes is committed to inspiring the next generation. The UK housebuilding industry i ...

08 May 2025
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Affordable homes for Wembley

|Date: 07 May 2025

Affordable homes for Wembley

Brent Council, and award-winning developer Wates, is redeveloping Zephaniah House into 54 affordable home ...

Brent Council, and award-winning developer Wates, is redeveloping Zephaniah House into 54 affordable homes, alongside workspace and a cafe that will further benefit the local community. The developmen ...

07 May 2025
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