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Government green light needed for safe return to work, says FMB

Wednesday, 6th May 2020

The construction industry needs a green light from the Government to ensure that sites can be re-opened safely, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in its response to construction PMI data issued today, which recorded the fastest decline... View Article

Storey Homes pays tribute to essential workers

Wednesday, 6th May 2020

Storey Homes is supporting essential workers with a new incentive offering a £10,000 reduction on all homes at their impressive sites; De Montfort Place in Bedford and Birch Meadow in Barkway. A concession introduced to assist those providing essential services... View Article

Minister echoes call to keep key workers safe from abuse during essential work

Wednesday, 6th May 2020

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is providing greater visibility on what constitutes ‘essential work’ to prevent key workers being harassed and verbally abused during vital construction projects. The Forum’s members have reported an increasing number of tradespeople being intimidated... View Article

Changing the use of commercial buildings needs increase in flexibility and less red tape

Wednesday, 6th May 2020

RICS urges Government to re-examine commercial use classes to aid flexibility of use going forward, as the Q1 2020 RICS UK Commercial Survey results point to a sharp deterioration in market sentiment, particularly in retail. Following what appeared to be... View Article

Reflective membrane solution delivers thermal efficiency for large social housing development

Tuesday, 5th May 2020

A combination of Protect TF200 Thermo, the low emissivity, insulating breather membrane and VC Foil Ultra, the internal air and vapour control layer from Protect Membranes has been specified and installed as part of an award winning, large new build... View Article

Homes fit for the future

Tuesday, 5th May 2020

Ian Batchelor, Director of Construction and Building Services at ODS, argues for a revolution in social housing with a focus on innovative design for eco-credentials and community-based living The UK builds, on average, only 6,000 new social homes each year;... View Article

Two Horsham developments shortlisted for prestigious industry awards

Tuesday, 5th May 2020

Berkeley Homes Southern has been shortlisted for the Planning Awards for two of its flagship developments, both close to Horsham, West Sussex. The leading housebuilder was nominated in the categories of Best Housing Scheme for Highwood, Horsham and Best Use of... View Article

Snickers new stretch work shorts – comfortable and lightweight

Sunday, 3rd May 2020

Work Shorts for the flexible working environment – designed to deliver superior comfort and freedom of movement. Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the design of the new Stretch Shorts... View Article

Pagabo leads the way for industry-wide collaboration to create the future of construction

Friday, 1st May 2020

COLLABORATION has never been more important for the construction industry according to national framework provider Pagabo, which is leading a call-to-arms for all companies to work together in order to drive real change and tackle long-term industry issues. Gerard Toplass,... View Article

Managing health and safety on site amid COVID-19

Friday, 1st May 2020

CONSTRUCTION sites in the UK will be able to remain open during evenings and weekends to help the UK’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to government sources. In a move welcomed by housing secretary Robert Jenrick, several companies... View Article

373,000 property purchases worth £82bn on hold due to COVID-19, finds Zoopla UK Cities House Price Index

Friday, 1st May 2020

373,000 property transactions paused during coronavirus lockdown, with a combined estimated value of £82bn While agents are taking on lower levels of new supply, the number of homes for sale is just 4% lower than at the start of March,... View Article

Vent-Axia award win demonstrates commitment to improving indoor air quality

Friday, 1st May 2020

Housebuilders and house buyers alike can now be doubly assured that Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic Cooker Hood will improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and so help households stay healthy. The product has recently won the Kitchen and Bathrooms category within... View Article

The future of home accessibility

Thursday, 30th April 2020

While accessibility has come on leaps and bounds over the years, seven in every 10 people believe that their homes would not be accessible to wheelchair users according to a YouGov poll. With 8.2 million households also set to house... View Article

EcoSEAL system re-launched to include industry favourites

Wednesday, 29th April 2020

With over 100 million plastic cartridges ending up in landfill every year, it’s vital the industry takes steps to reduce its consumption of plastics and packaging. The re-launched ecoSEAL system offers one of the simplest ways to make a positive... View Article

Sheffield City Centre site acquired for major residential development

Wednesday, 29th April 2020

National multi-sector property developer, Godwin Developments, has announced the acquisition of a one-acre site, located prominently within Sheffield city centre, and unveiled plans to transform it into a major residential BTR (build-to-rent) development. Located on the corner of Farm Road and... View Article

First phase of new village approved for Ebbsfleet Garden City

Wednesday, 29th April 2020

The first phase of a new village for Ebbsfleet Garden City has been approved by planners. Ebbsfleet Development Corporation approved plans for 281 homes in Ashmere, which will be the second village to be developed in Whitecliffe, formerly known as Eastern... View Article

UK set for historic decline in housing delivery, says Knight Frank

Wednesday, 29th April 2020

Total delivery of privately built new homes will drop by 35% in 2020 Private housing delivery in 2020 will be lower than in the years following the global financial crisis Nationally, housing delivery will stand at around 104,000 this year,... View Article

NHIC launches second COVID19 impact survey

Wednesday, 29th April 2020

Following its successful COVID19 impact survey, the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) has launched its second nationwide industry survey to better understand the impact the COVID19 pandemic is having on householders. The COVID19 impact survey, launched on 9th April 2020... View Article