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Buy home-grown – the message for post-COVID times SHOP UK

Tuesday, 25th August 2020

A recent report from the Office for National Statistics examined the effects of the Coronavirus epidemic – specifically the period between 20.4.20 to 3.5.20 – on companies involved in the import and export of goods to and from the UK. ... View Article

Industry takes key step towards modern home building methods

Monday, 24th August 2020

Industry leaders have agreed a key step towards insuring and mortgaging new homes built using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Housing Minister Christopher Pincher has announced. Warranty providers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to take meaningful steps towards... View Article

£9.5m programme to reduce housing’s carbon footprint

Friday, 21st August 2020

A new programme worth up to £9.5m million will reduce the carbon footprint of existing social housing in Wales, make energy bills more manageable for residents and provide new job and training opportunities. The Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP), part of... View Article

Building homes for an aging population

Friday, 21st August 2020

Bungalows and single storey dwellings have always been the preferred choice for the over 60’s. However, more people than ever are choosing to stay in their existing homes and release equity rather than downsizing to a bungalow or residential care... View Article

No compromises

Thursday, 20th August 2020

Self and custom build homes make up around 40 per cent of new homes throughout the developed World, yet in England, they make up just 5. Jack Wooler speaks to Andrew Baddeley-Chappell, CEO of the National Custom and Self Build... View Article

Avant Homes Scotland planning approved for 120-home development in Dundee

Thursday, 20th August 2020

Scottish housebuilder Avant Homes has been given the go ahead for a new 120-home development in Baldgragon, after planning permission was granted this week by Dundee City Council. The 15.35-acre development is located on Baldragon Farm just off Straithmartine Road... View Article

What to know before project-managing your own build

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

Choosing to project-manage your build is a massive undertaking that many think that they can handle. However, there are some things you need to know. There is a lot that can go wrong when trying to get a build complete... View Article

National Federation of Builders Major Contractors Declare Climate Emergency

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) Major Contractors Group (MCG) has thrown its support behind the #ConstructionDeclares movement, the first and currently only trade association representing main contractors to do so. #ConstructionDeclares is a global petition uniting all strands of... View Article

Choosing the right heat source for off-grid developments

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

In a world where we’re all trying to ‘do our bit for the environment’ choosing the right heat source for a property can be tricky. The issue can be made even more confusing when your new build or development is... View Article

Branded mask service launched as construction faces up to new normal

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

Bradford-based Dominion Print has launched a new service supplying protective face masks with bespoke branding for businesses and organisations in the construction sector. The company has created the Let’s Face It range of reusable coverings which are designed to specification... View Article

Save up to 26% of time and 7% of costs

Tuesday, 18th August 2020

Building with the Kingspan TEK® Building System, over traditional masonry construction, can save you up to 26% of time on the construction programme and up to 7% of total construction costs. Structural Insulation Panels (SIPs) are amongst the most popular... View Article

Curo to deliver first Passivhaus homes in B&NES

Friday, 14th August 2020

Housing association and housebuilder Curo are on track to delivering the first ultra energy efficient homes in Bath & North East Somerset this autumn. Curo are building four Passivhaus-certified houses at their 700-home Mulberry Park development in Combe Down, Bath.... View Article

Redrow apartments acquired by Leeds and Yorkshire Housing Association

Friday, 14th August 2020

Luxury apartments for the over 55s built at Redrow’s The Hawthorns in Leeds are due to be acquired by Leeds and Yorkshire Housing Association (LYHA) for social and intermediate rent later this year. A total of 12 one and two-bedroom... View Article

Housing market rebounds but concern regarding the economy suggests this may be short lived

Friday, 14th August 2020

The housing market gained momentum in July as the recovery continued, according to the July 2020 RICS UK Residential Survey. Anecdotal evidence suggests the Stamp Duty holiday, introduced from the 8th July, is playing a significant role in lifting demand.... View Article

Affordable homes milestone at White City Living

Wednesday, 12th August 2020

Cllr Stephen Cowan, Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham Council, came to White City Living this week to celebrate the “topping out” of 427 new affordable homes. The event, which marked the completion of the building’s structural frame, is an important... View Article

Moda Living and Apache Capital to invest £10 million into Hove project

Wednesday, 12th August 2020

Moda Living (Moda), the leading developer, operator and owner of private, build-to-rent (BTR) homes, and its joint venture (JV) partner Apache Capital Partners (Apache Capital) have taken the final step towards realising their 824-home vision for Hove, with the signing... View Article

SevenHomes acquires two NHS sites in Redditch and Northfield for 130 new homes

Wednesday, 12th August 2020

SevenHomes, the regional housebuilder by SevenCapital Group, has secured the former Ross House medical facility in Northfield and part of the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch to provide a total of 130 new homes equating to £30m GDV across the two... View Article

£25m fully affordable housing scheme for Lewisham unveiled by Southern Grove

Wednesday, 12th August 2020

Plans to provide dozens of affordable homes on a derelict site in Lewisham as part of a £25million housing scheme have been unveiled today by developer Southern Grove. The 39 apartments in New Cross will all be available at either... View Article