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New home registrations up 33% in Q3 but slowdown ahead, reports NHBC

Monday, 14th November 2022

Highest number of Q3 registrations since 2007 Affordable and build to rent sees 55% growth in Q3 2022 10 out of 12 regions experienced increase in registrations New data released today by NHBC shows that UK new home registrations increased... View Article

New affordable homes unveiled in Buntingford

Monday, 14th November 2022

Hightown Housing Association and East Herts District Council have celebrated the first phase opening of a new housing development in Buntingford that will deliver 34 brand-new affordable homes – eight for shared ownership and 26 for social rent, including four... View Article

Industry heavyweights commit to new SCAPE social value mission statement

Monday, 14th November 2022

A collective of construction industry heavyweights are set to enhance the amount of social value delivered through public sector construction projects having committed to a new collaborative agreement. Nine of the UK’s leading national construction, consultancy and civil engineering contractors,... View Article

How will the housing sector be affected by the FCA’s new greenwashing regulations?

Monday, 14th November 2022

As green initiatives for consumers sector-wise rise, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last week announced its plans to clamp down on greenwashing with new regulations. The new rules will limit how terms like ESG, Green or sustainable can be used,... View Article

LGA responds to funding to tackle rogue landlords

Monday, 14th November 2022

Responding to the Government announcing funding to tackle rogue landlords, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association (LGA) housing spokesperson, said: “Everyone deserves a safe, decent, warm and affordable place to live, this is critical to the health and wellbeing of... View Article

AGC Glass UK and OnLevel UK collaborate to certify new solutions for frameless glazed balustrades and Juliet balconies

Friday, 11th November 2022

AGC Glass UK and OnLevel UK are pleased to announce that Stratobel Strong laminated safety glass is now certified in OnLevel’s frameless balustrade systems TL6020, TL3020 and Skyforce Juliet balcony for loads up to 0.74kN. OnLevel’s UK Operations Director Martyn... View Article

Purcell’s Radley College extension triumphs in 2022 Brick Awards

Friday, 11th November 2022

A painstakingly detailed extension to a chapel at Radley College, a private school in Oxfordshire, was the overall winner in the 2022 Brick Awards, held in London last night. The heritage project won in three award categories – Supreme Winner,... View Article

Surface Design Awards 2023 Finalists Announced

Thursday, 10th November 2022

The Surface Design Awards Finalists have been revealed with judges praising the high standard of innovation and sustainability in entries received from around the world. After a stringent judging process, the Finalists for this year’s Surface Design Awards have been selected,... View Article

How digital specification is bringing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to life

Thursday, 10th November 2022

With COP27 now underway, the construction industry will be poised for new recommendations on how to tackle the growing climate crisis. However, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals already provide a framework for creating healthier and happier communities. Lee Jones of... View Article

Woods Bagot to lead $100m masterplan of Art Deco icon Burnham Beeches, marking Six Senses first Australian venture

Thursday, 10th November 2022

Following extensive community consultation and planning, the Trenerry Consortium – comprised of the Victor Smorgon Group, Kanat Group and Trenerry Property – has revealed a $100m masterplan for historic Burnham Beeches, following the Consortium and Woods Bagot’s recently completed Sorrento... View Article

ADF’s latest white paper ‘The Road to Zero Carbon (2030-2050)’ is now available

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

According to the World Green Building Council, buildings are globally responsible for half of the world’s total CO2 emissions and resource consumption, and 36% of global energy consumption. In 2019 RIBA joined the international Architects Declare movement to put practical... View Article

Gateway Central and Gateway West buildings completed at White City Place

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

The Gateway Central and Gateway West buildings at the White City Place business campus in west London are now completed and currently being marketed to prospective tenants by Stanhope, on behalf of Mitsui Fudosan and AIMCo and some of its... View Article

First collections of new family homes unveiled at Linwood development

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Housebuilder Merchant Homes has announced the first release of its collection of spacious new family homes in Linwood, Renfrewshire, named Napier Grove. With prices from £210,000, there are set to be five plots available to prospective homebuyers for a range... View Article

Home renovation: how to save money on building supplies

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

A large part of the building material price increase originates from shipping and supply issues that still echo from the pandemic. The UK’s separation from the EU is another contributing factor that has surged building prices. Using this news it... View Article

MVRDV completes dramatic transformation of a 1970s city block in Paris

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Gaîté Montparnasse, the MVRDV-designed transformation of a city block just a short walk from Paris’ Tour Montparnasse, is now open. The project has rationalised the existing uses of the mixed-use block – which included a hotel, shopping centre, office space... View Article

Project-starts decline bottoms out

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Today, Glenigan, one of the construction sector’s leading insight experts releases the November 2022 edition of its Construction Index. The Index focuses on the three months to the end of October 2022, covering all underlying projects with a total value of... View Article

Well Meadow BTR scheme tops out in Sheffield

Monday, 7th November 2022

A new development for Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, in Sheffield has officially topped out, marking the final phase of the city’s Well Meadow regeneration project. Graham has continued its relationship with the Developer Panacea Property Development... View Article

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow: developer celebrates remembrance day in Warwickshire

Monday, 7th November 2022

Leading developers Barratt and David Wilson Homes are remembering the country’s fallen heroes this Armistice Day with the latest installation at its developments in Warwickshire. David Wilson Homes East Midlands has attached large poppies to the lampposts at Callendar Farm in Nuneaton,... View Article

CICV Chair Alan Wilson says evidence of ‘quick wins’ is essential if new Construction Accord is to succeed

Monday, 7th November 2022

The new Scottish Construction Accord needs some “quick wins” to maximise industry engagement and convince the wider sector of its value. That’s the view of Alan Wilson, chair of the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) and managing director of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction... View Article

New Harlow Town Centre Scheme Gets Green Light

Monday, 7th November 2022

A major development for the centre of Harlow was given the go-ahead by the Development Control Committee at Harlow Council on Wednesday 26th October 2022, who resolved to grant planning permission subject to a Section 106 agreement. Overall, the Harlow... View Article