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Rise in construction activity offers employment opportunities, says FMB

Thursday, 8th October 2020

The sharp increase in UK construction activity in September, according to the IHS Markit/CIPS PMI data published today, offers hope for new jobs in the building industry, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the... View Article

Helsinki Energy Challenge received hundreds of proposals from around the world

Thursday, 8th October 2020

The application phase of the Helsinki Energy Challenge ended on 30 September. The competition inspired 252 teams from 35 countries from around the world to participate. The participating teams presented their proposals on how Helsinki can stop using coal for... View Article

Newland Homes’ hatrick at industry awards

Thursday, 8th October 2020

Housebuilder, Newland Homes, has scooped a triad of accolades at this year’s Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Awards; prestigious industry awards that recognise developments across England and Wales which are built to exceptionally high standards and individuals that go the... View Article

PM promises ‘Generation Buy’ with 95% mortgages

Wednesday, 7th October 2020

Set to give first time buyers 95 per cent mortgages, PM Boris Johnson has promised a scheme to create two million more owner-occupiers. Much like the Help to Buy scheme, the PM has stated that first time buyers will be... View Article

Swimming baths in Reading to become homes for key workers

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

Arthur Hill Pool, a former swimming pool dating back to 1912 was donated for community use by the family of Arthur Hill, a former mayor of Reading. The site in East Readings King’s Road is to be redeveloped to provide... View Article

Record levels of investment committed to UK Built to Rent

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

Global property consultancy Knight Frank, together with residential property review site HomeViews, has today released new research highlighting the volume of capital committed to the UK’s professionally managed rental sector. As more investment and development takes place in the Build to Rent... View Article

New housing ‘algorithm’ would cause more problems than it would solve, says RTPI

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

A proposed new algorithm to calculate housing need across the UK would cause more problems than it would solve especially in the north of England, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has said. In its formal response to the government’s... View Article

First modular homes unveiled for innovative pan-London homelessness scheme

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

The first batch of modular homes designed as accommodation for homeless Londoners has been assembled on a test site in Tower Hamlets The prototype units belong to PLACE (the Pan-London Accommodation Collaborative Enterprise), a not-for-profit company established by London boroughs... View Article

Meet the Team; Formica Group Supports Exciting Product Launch with New Residential Sales Team

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

It’s a positive time for change at Formica Group with the launch of our newly refreshed residential Axiom® and Prima® worktop ranges fast approaching. In order to support the launch, following on from investment in new state of the art... View Article

DRU launches new Virtuo series of contemporary electric fires

Monday, 5th October 2020

DRU Fires, based in The Netherlands, is a leading European manufacturer of contemporary fires and stoves in gas and wood. DRU has launched the Virtuo, a revolutionary, realistic electric fire with a unique 3D flame picture and a design and... View Article

Now is the time for timber

Monday, 5th October 2020

With the threat of missing critical environmental targets a very real danger in the post COVID-19 economy, the Time for Timber campaign is today (21 September) launching a new drive that directly targets the financial and insurance sectors – one... View Article

The Power of Many: national supply, local service

Monday, 5th October 2020

Freefoam, a specialist manufacturer of PVC-UE roofline, external cladding and PVC-U rainwater systems has strong ties with contractors, architects and specifiers. Success comes from understanding their needs and we work closely with independent stockists and merchants to supply. We have... View Article

Roofing decisions: Relative Cost Increase Vs. Cost Totality

Monday, 5th October 2020

When selecting roofing materials for a building project, taking a price-led approach per unit cost may not be the best approach. Pauline Manley, Marketing Director at Klober, explains how this can create a false economy and that cost totality of... View Article

Mayor of London letter to Jenrick on changes to planning system

Friday, 2nd October 2020

Open letter from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to the Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick MP Dear Robert, Changes to the current planning system Further to my previous correspondence on this issue, I am formally responding to your ‘Changes... View Article

New home space standards will prevent ‘rabbit hutch’ homes, says FMB

Friday, 2nd October 2020

The Government’s announcement that new homes delivered through Permitted Development Rights will need to meet minimum space standards is a welcome boost to creating quality new homes, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the... View Article

Landmark partnership between Anchor Hanover and McCarthy & Stone launched to deliver ‘affordable for all’ retirement solutions

Friday, 2nd October 2020

McCarthy & Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, and Anchor Hanover, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life, today announce a development partnership which will see the country’s two... View Article

Graven Hill awarded best residential development of the year

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

The UK’s largest custom and self-build development, Graven Hill, has been named the best residential development of the year by Oxfordshire property awards, Oxprop. The Bicester-based development beat off stiff competition to win the award, recognising housing developments that manage to... View Article

Building trades need to be prioritised for new skills funding, says FMB

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Construction must be made a strategic priority for life learning, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the Prime Minister’s speech today outlining an expansion of post-18 education and training. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB,... View Article

Redrow launches waste reduction programme as it reinforces environmental commitment

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Redrow has reinforced its commitment to reducing the impact it has on the environment with the start of its ‘Reduce the Rubble’ initiative, becoming the first national housebuilder to undertake a waste project of this calibre at this scale. The... View Article

British Property Federation: Property industry must support roll-out of NHS Covid-19 app

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

The British Property Federation (BPF) today urges businesses of all sizes to lead the charge for the NHS Covid-19 app launched yesterday in England and Wales. The property sector is in a unique position – as the developers and managers... View Article