Uplift in London new home growth, reports NHBC

More than 13,700 new homes were registered to be built in the UK during August, according to the latest NHBC registration figures, with strong growth in London. 13,713 new homes were registered in August 2018, a 1% increase on the... View Article

SME constructors are ready made role models

How can we tackle the construction skills crisis if we don’t recognise and enable our industry role models? During the “Building the Next Generation: skills, diversity and the built environment” event – hosted by The Royal Institute of British Architects... View Article

Report reveals housing key for living well with dementia

A ground-breaking report published by the Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) into the role housing plays in supporting people affected by dementia is being welcomed at a Scottish Parliament... View Article

Only planning policy reform can solve the housing crisis

The NFB welcomes the Labour Party’s proposal aiming to future proof the planning system, but would encourage them to commit themselves to tangible policy more quickly. Building Magazine has reported that the Labour Party will undertake a “root and branch... View Article

Dandara triumphs at UK Property Awards

Premium homebuilder Dandara has come out on top at the 2018 UK Property Awards with seven accolades across Scotland, North West and South East England. In Scotland, Beech Walk part of Dandara’s Hazelwood community in Aberdeen’s west end, won the... View Article

All Saints march in on top property awards

A North East housing developer has won two prestigious awards in a national competition. Newcastle based All Saints Living has secured Best Residential Development in Tyne and Wear in the UK Property Awards 2018/19 for its Walled Gardens development at... View Article

Laying concrete foundations for a sustainable future

Local planning requirements have always been an important consideration for housebuilders and developers but when faced with environmental obligations, it can be difficult to find the perfect roofing solution. Mark Parsons, Technical Director at Russell Roof Tiles highlights how concrete... View Article

Acorn pre-construction director joins CESW board

Acorn Blue Pre-Construction Director David Stein has been invited to join the board of Construction Excellence South West (CESW). David, who joined Acorn in 2007, has many years of experience working in the industry, both as contractor and client. He... View Article

HBA: Planning statistics demonstrate we need planning reform

The Construction Index reports that there were fewer planning applications made in the year ending June 2018 compared to June 2017. Statistics released by the Ministry for Housing and Local Government showed a decline of 2% in major residential planning applications,... View Article