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Hackitt report on Grenfell avoids ban on cladding materials

Thursday, 17th May 2018

The Hackitt review, which looked into the potential causes of construction failures at Grenfell Tower, has called for a “radical rethink” of the regulatory system, proposing the establishment of a new overseeing body for building safety. The final report of... View Article

Healthy communities: How do you double the number of houses whilst providing more public open space and traffic-free streets?

Thursday, 17th May 2018

Innovative plans to transform a post-war housing estate in Woking, Surrey, into a vibrant, sustainable community have been revealed. The proposals will regenerate Sheerwater, a largely deprived suburb, into a thriving, balanced neighbourhood that meets the housing and future needs... View Article

Self-employed among worst-hit by ‘recklessness, hubris and greed’ at Carillion

Thursday, 17th May 2018

Self-employed suppliers were among those most harmed by what a new joint report from two Commons Committees calls ‘recklessness, hubris and greed’ at Carillion. Carillion was well known for its poor payment practices, extending its supplier payment period to 120... View Article

Hopkins Homes inspiring Britain

Thursday, 17th May 2018

Suffolk-based Hopkins Homes has been named in the fifth edition of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report. The report is a celebration of the UK’s most dynamic small and medium sized businesses. This is... View Article

Statement from the Housing Committee on the Mayor’s ‘Building Council Homes for Londoners’ programme

Wednesday, 16th May 2018

In response to the Mayor of London’s announcement today on council homes, Sian Berry AM, Chair of the London Assembly Housing Committee, said: “The Mayor’s announcement today, which aims to kick-start the building of more council homes, is a step in the... View Article

Government must transform how it works with construction post-Carillion, says FMB

Wednesday, 16th May 2018

The Government must learn from Carillion by enforcing fair payment and opening up public sector contracts to smaller firms, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the joint report on Carillion from the Work and Pensions and Business, Energy... View Article

Sadiq Khan to kickstart major council homebuilding comeback in London

Wednesday, 16th May 2018

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today gives a major boost to councils in their plans to get building again with his new programme to help get 10,000 new council homes underway over the next four years. In what will... View Article