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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

Material change needed in 2021

The FMB’s Brian Berry takes a look at the changes that must be seen in Government policy to allow SME builders to thrive in these uncertain times. 2021 has started on a positive note. Only a matter of hours into... View Article

Planning for in-built sustainability

If the UK is to reach carbon net-zero by 2050 and its homes are to withstand the changing climate, sustainability needs to be ‘baked into developments’ from the outset. Isabella Krabbe of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) tells Jack... View Article

Most common mistakes to avoid when making renovations

When it comes to designing your dream home, it’s easy to get carried away with how you want the finished project to look. However, there are lots of renovating risks so it’s important you’re prepared. There are common mistakes that... View Article

A message to you, Rishi

Industry leaders share hopes for the 2021 Spring Budget – from housing investment to digital skills, green retrofits, and VAT relief for SMEs. Next week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will announce his hotly anticipated 2021 Spring Budget statement. Against... View Article

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Micro developers, macro barriers

A collaborative JV between a micro developer and a local housing association is building four homes on a semi-rural Bristol site. CHI’s Alli Gay tells Jack Wooler how the developer navigated the many challenges SMEs face to achieve this. A... View Article