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No medals yet for Olympic homes delivery

Monday, 4th June 2018

Just half of the 1,471 new homes targeted for the Olympic Park in 2017 were actually completed. Only 74 of these new homes were affordable, which is a quarter of the annual affordable homes target of 455. The draft London... View Article

Construction growth hindered by Carillion fallout, political outlook and sector uncertainty – BLP Insurance comments on latest PMI

Monday, 4th June 2018

Following the release of today’s Construction PMI figures, Phil Harris, Director at BLP Insurance, comments on how residential housing is boosting the construction industry while commercial projects are likely to dampen overall sector growth in future: “The unchanged pace of... View Article

Underlying benefits

Monday, 4th June 2018

Shane Oxberry of YPS Plumbing supplies recaps the many compelling benefits of underfloor heating. Neat, economical to run, reliable and green, it’s tempting to recommend underfloor heating (UFH) for every new build, renovation or extension. Unless you demand period cast... View Article

Fact of the Week – 4th June 2018

Monday, 4th June 2018

The great Gothic cathedral of Milan was started in 1386, and wasn’t completed until... View Article

Don’t forget your thermals

Monday, 4th June 2018

Karen Everitt of Ravatherm UK explains the importance of correct insulation specification in achieving high thermal performance. Housebuilding is on the rise. Research suggests that by 2050 there could be a 23 per cent increase in UK households, and the... View Article

Countryside being lost to housing at an alarming rate, despite increase in brownfield development

Friday, 1st June 2018

The amount of farmland, forests, gardens and greenfield land lost to housing development each year has increased by 58% over the past 4 years, according to an analysis by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). CPRE’s analysis of an... View Article

Apartment living remains a popular choice for Harrow buyers

Friday, 1st June 2018

A North London property expert has outlined why apartment living has never been more popular in Harrow. Damian Seddon, director-in-charge for Persimmon Homes North London, said: “Local buyers have cottoned on to the fact that they can enjoy the comfort,... View Article

Why are empty-nesters staying put – despite the lure of a substantial windfall?

Thursday, 31st May 2018

If developers are to attract equity-rich over-60s, they need to make down-sizing or moving into age-exclusive properties more attractive, says Mark Davis, co-founder and creative director of property branding agency me&dave The fact that so many UK empty-nesters are choosing... View Article

A class apart: What housebuilders need to know when it comes to drainage load classes

Thursday, 31st May 2018

Drainage channels are a staple product on many new-build developments and extension projects up and down the country. However, viewing them with a ‘one size fits all’ mentality can easily result in the wrong product being installed. Getting to grips... View Article

Lessons from Carillion: reform of the use of retentions in the construction industry at last?

Thursday, 31st May 2018

The Construction (Retention Deposit Schemes) Bill 2017-19 (the “Aldous Bill”) was introduced as a Private Members’ Bill in January by Peter Aldous MP and is expected to have its second reading in June this year. The aim of the Aldous... View Article

Liberty Group joins forces with construction firm as national growth continues

Thursday, 31st May 2018

Liberty Group, which provides high quality property services, has joined forces with construction firm ForWorks. The two businesses will operate as one company from June 2018. The new £80m turnover company will retain the Liberty name and employ more than... View Article

Better ventilated homes for a brighter future

Thursday, 31st May 2018

Paul Croughan, Head of Sales – New build at EnviroVent, looks at how the new build sector is meeting ventilation requirements and improving the air quality in new homes. The Government’s plan to build at least 200,000 new homes per... View Article

Construction workers set for wage boost as new pay deal agreed

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

Construction workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement are set for a boost in pay and allowances next month after a new two year pay deal worth 6.2 per cent was recently agreed. The CIJC is the... View Article

Overconfidence on productivity is hampering construction firms’ performance

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

New research from Be the Business, the new organisation created to improve the productivity of UK firms, finds that the vast majority of construction bosses rate their skills highly relative to their peers. However, they invest little time in making... View Article

Construction Products Association produce handbook for loft conversions with RIBA

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

The UK’s leading voice for manufacturers and distributors of construction materials has teamed up with RIBA Publishing to produce an up-to-date guidance for loft conversions. The Construction Products Association’s easy-to-use handbook will be valuable to architects, builders and homeowners alike,... View Article

Government must be realistic about skills of construction T Level students, says FMB

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

The Government must be realistic about the capabilities and work-readiness of students who have completed construction T Levels, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the Government’s response to the T Level consultation, Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB,... View Article

Maidenhill unveils first phase names with help from locals

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

The official names for the first phases of the new Maidenhill community in Newton Mearns have been unveiled – with help from a local history group. Mearns History Group has given advice to homebuilders CALA Homes (West) and Taylor Wimpey... View Article

Luxury Glasgow development crowned at national awards ceremony

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

David Wilson Homes’ flagship development in the west end of Glasgow has been awarded ‘Private Development of the Year – Medium’ at the annual Homes for Scotland awards. The luxury development beat off competition from across the industry to be... View Article