Briitish Precast calls for halt to multi-storey timber frame buildings
British Precast has called for a halt to multi-storey timber frame building in urban areas following a fire at a timber frame development in Peckham, south Lon…
Government confirms further funding for more affordable homes
The government has confirmed that it is pouring a further £290 million into building 5,500 affordable homes across the UK to ease waiting list pressures and bo…
RIBA paper on housing design "should be ignored" - HBF
The HBF’s John Stewart has heavily criticised at the Royal Institute of British Architect’s new paper, which says that the standard of new homes should be rais…
Government takes step towards zero carbon
The government has announced its decision on the minimum standard for the energy efficiency of zero carbon homes.
NHBC launches action plan to close skills gap
The NHBC, Zero Carbon Hub and ConstructionSkills have banded together to address the skills gap arising from the downturn.
Gocvernment announces new chief construction adviser
Paul Morrell has been appointed as government chief construction adviser – a new role within the industry.
Stamp duty return to hit struggling regions - RICS
A return to stamp duty could have a detrimental effect on the housing market in areas already struggling, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has…
Barratt poised for action following rights issue
Barratt has announced that it is in a “strong position” to buy land and open new sites after its rights issue completed this month.
Persimmon sees better autumn sales and reduced debt
Persimmon's improved rate of sales have continued into the autumn, the volume housebuilder said in its third quarter interim management statement covering the …
TCPA publishes guidance on the "right kind of ecotown"
The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has published guidance on achieving the right kind of housing for ecotowns.
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