Why choose VELFAC windows for your housebuilding projects?

From showcase homes to innovative apartments, more and more housebuilders are specifying VELFAC composite windows and doors. VELFAC represents a compelling combination of quality, performance and expert support: Contemporary style – slim external aluminium frames create facades with added kerb... View Article

RICS makes move to unlock market for flat-owners

Clarifying the types of properties which will, and those which will not, require additional inspections, as a result of concerns about fire safety, new guidiance from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is reported to be a “crucial” step... View Article

Building for tomorrow 2021 – expert speakers revealed

Join 30+ leading speakers from NHQB, HSE, Rettie and more at Building for tomorrow 2021, the unmissable, content-packed virtual event for house-building professionals on 23, 24, 25 March. Bigger and better than ever NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider... View Article

On demand webinar from Schneider Electric

In the UK, we have a major challenge ahead of us to retrofit our existing homes to meet net zero targets. There are currently around 29 million homes in the UK and in order to meet net zero by 2050,... View Article

Accreditation at your pace

Get in lane and show your dedication to Health & Safety, Compliance and Risk Awareness with accreditation from CHAS. With membership packages to suit everyone, CHAS is your number one choice for Accreditation! Find out more Did you know that... View Article

Why is MMC not more common?

A new NHBC report on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has just been released which looks at the benefits to industry, as well as current reluctance to adoption. The organisation’s head of standards, research and innovation, Richard Smith, explains. Prefabricated... View Article

Budget 2021: a boost for construction?

An extension to the furlough scheme, a £10m MMC taskforce, a new ‘Infrastructure Bank’ totalling £12bn in capital, £15bn to be spent on the transition to net zero by 2050, an extension on the stamp duty holiday, and the introduction... View Article

Has Covid-19 been a catalyst for modular?

Lockdown and all the subsequent restrictions have seen greater emphasis placed on the utilisation of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Wayne Oakes, director at engineering consultancy firm Dice, looks at how this is breaking the stigma that still persists. The... View Article

Taylor Wimpey Full Year Results 2020

Pete Redfern, Chief Executive, Taylor Wimpey “2020 was a very challenging year, during which our priority has continued to be the health and safety of our colleagues, customers, suppliers and subcontractors. Operating performance has bounced back strongly in the second... View Article