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‘Haphazard’ implementation of environmental regs is endangering green goals, Lords report finds

Friday, 22nd September 2023

A House of Lords report has found a “real risk that the Government will miss both its housing targets and its environmental ambitions,” thanks to its “haphazard implementation of environmental regulations” in housebuilding. The report, ‘The impact of environmental regulations... View Article

Housebuilding inflation eases but pressures continue to mount on the housing sector, cautions BCIS

Wednesday, 20th September 2023

Annual housebuilding cost inflation continued to ease in 2Q 2023, according to new data published by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). An update to the Private Housing Construction Price Index (PHCPI) shows annual growth of 6.5% in the second... View Article

REPORT: ESG roundtable with housebuilders discusses challenges posed by inequalities in environmental reporting

Tuesday, 19th September 2023

Housebuilders, banks and investors who gathered to discuss the findings in a new report ESG: Investing in the built environment agreed that capital availability for developments is soon likely to be increasingly linked to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance. However, housebuilders felt... View Article

Lords overturn move to ease river pollution rules for developers

Monday, 18th September 2023

The government’s amendment to ease nutrient neutrality rules for rivers in sensitive areas was rejected in the House of Lords with 192 peers voting against versus 161 in favour. Baroness Willis of Summertown said the Homebuilders Federation’s claim that urban... View Article

Most construction professionals concerned about greenwashing, survey finds

Friday, 15th September 2023

Misleading or inaccurate sustainability claims by firms selling to the construction sector are a concern for professionals, according to a new report, while most respondents said they would pay more for products with verified claims for eco credentials. An industry... View Article

Vector Homes unveils prototype sustainable home at Energy House 2.0

Wednesday, 13th September 2023

A pioneering cleantech company is set to unveil its prototype flatpack home built using sustainable and advanced materials after undergoing testing at a ground-breaking research facility in Greater Manchester. Vector Homes is working with Energy House 2.0, part of the... View Article

Keepmoat launches third work placement cohort to attract women into homebuilding roles

Friday, 8th September 2023

Top 10 homebuilder Keepmoat has launched the third in a series of work placement opportunities, aimed at attracting women across the UK into the homebuilding industry. Keepmoat has partnered with Women into Construction (WiC) and the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and eight... View Article

Spitfire Homes granted planning permission for more than 300 homes across the Midlands

Tuesday, 5th September 2023

Midlands-based homebuilder Spitfire Homes has secured planning permission for 371 homes across the Midlands in just one week. Leading the plans is a 280-home scheme in Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, along with a further 61 properties located at a former Sandvik HQ... View Article

Beal Homes secures planning approval to complete £210m development

Tuesday, 5th September 2023

Housebuilder Beal Homes has secured full planning permission to complete a £210m development in one of Yorkshire’s fastest-growing towns. The planning approval from East Riding of Yorkshire Council is for 600 homes, giving the green light for Beal to continue... View Article

Bill amendments set to free developers from nutrient neutrality requirement

Friday, 1st September 2023

A proposed amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill tabled by Michael Gove, Secretary of State at DLUHC, will if passed move responsibility for achieving ‘nutrient neutrality’ on new housing developments from developers to water companies. The amendment will... View Article

Triple vs vacuum glazing

Wednesday, 23rd August 2023

The Future Buildings Standard means vacuum glass is being considered as an alternative to triple glazing – George Barnsdale’s Tom Wright looks at the options. The Future Buildings Standard is looming over the horizon in 2025 and is likely to... View Article

Open & broken-plan  living: Meeting the evolving needs of homeowners

Thursday, 17th August 2023

Victoria Brocklesby of Origin explores the reasons behind the shift to the appeal of open living plans, and how housebuilders can use internal glazing to achieve ‘broken-plan’ floorplans in new builds. The global pandemic and the rise of remote working... View Article

Latest episode of Builders’ Voices podcast goes live

Wednesday, 16th August 2023

In a new episode of the Builders’ Voices podcast, brought to you in collaboration with the Federation of Master Builders, Housebuilder & Developer speaks to Alli Gay, the managing director of CHI Homes, an award-winning SME housebuilder based in Bristol... View Article

Quintain’s Wembley hat trick

Wednesday, 16th August 2023

Repton Gardens, the latest residential phase of Wembley Park, the expansive Build to Rent-led project developed by Quintain and operated by Quintain Living, offers three contemporary apartment blocks linked by landscape to satisfy a range of customer needs. James Parker... View Article

Supporting role

Wednesday, 16th August 2023

Masonry is an increasingly popular cladding choice for high rise buildings. However, the selection and co-ordination of the masonry support system and cavity fire barriers is critical for the facade to perform effectively in a fire, as Ben Williams of... View Article

A question for the minister…

Tuesday, 15th August 2023

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance magazine asks the ‘64 thousand dollar question,’ after hearing the Housing Minister’s conference speech, namely where will the UK’s much needed new housing come from? During the recent... View Article

Construction’s call to action in Birmingham

Tuesday, 15th August 2023

Innovative, inspirational and progressive, UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham returns for its ninth year this autumn, with a ‘call to action’ for the sector to set its own agenda rather than wait for the Government to respond. The UK’s largest... View Article

Second staircase; second chance

Monday, 14th August 2023

Stuart Bosley of Quantum and DeSimone Consulting Engineering looks at navigating the challenges of the new ‘second staircase’ regulations The Government’s recent ruling on second staircases has caused significant disruption for both developers and the housebuilding industry. Despite the resulting... View Article

How to navigate the territory between green and brownfield development

Monday, 14th August 2023

Matthew Grist of Jubb explores the grey area between green and brownfield development, and the engineer’s role in turning viable sites into thriving communities. While “Rome wasn’t built in a day” is a common term used widely in the English... View Article

How to futureproof homes’ heating

Tuesday, 8th August 2023

Darren Trivett of OMNIE and the Ridgspear Group counters the tabloid headlines and considers the key factors developers should address when specifying underfloor heating systems for energy efficiency on their projects. It is unlikely you will get through a news... View Article