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Looking Forward: Three tech trends changing housebuilding

Monday, 26th October 2020

From PJ Farr, Managing Director, UK Connect There is no doubt Coronavirus has had a huge impact on the UK housebuilding industry. Its aftermath will see the whole sector radically change the way it does business. From re-evaluating health and... View Article

Builders call for clarity from Welsh Government, says FMB Cymru

Monday, 26th October 2020

Builders in Wales are seeking clarity on whether they can continue to work in people’s homes during the fire-break lockdown in Wales. Ifan Glyn, Director of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Cymru said: “Builders and their clients have been... View Article

Enough brownfield land for 1.3 million new homes, CPRE report reveals

Wednesday, 21st October 2020

There is enough brownfield land for 1.3 million new homes and over half a million already have planning permission, a new report form CPRE, the countryside charity, has revealed. The figures demonstrate that there is already enough available and suitable... View Article

Revised plans released for new Saltash housing development

Wednesday, 21st October 2020

Revised plans for a new Cornish housing development by Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have been shared with the local community to help inform a new planning application later this year. The new proposals outline the first phase of... View Article

Heating and Ventilating Reviews 11th Annual Awards saw Airflow Developments conquer, with two Highly Commended products and one Category Win

Tuesday, 20th October 2020

On the 15th October 2020 Heating and Ventilation Review (HVR) held their 11th consecutive annual awards. As many other events have, HVR took to our screens and held their first ever virtual ceremony. Celebrating the best of the Heating and... View Article

Now Open: Keyline Plastic Specialist

Tuesday, 20th October 2020

Keyline Civils Specialist, the largest supplier of civils and drainage products and solutions in the UK, has opened its first dedicated Keyline Plastics Specialist branch, to provide an even more extensive range of stock and a higher standard of support... View Article

Innovative modular housing scheme completes in Lincolnshire

Monday, 19th October 2020

Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has completed works on an innovative modular housing scheme in Grantham, which is the first of its kind in the region. Delivered for South Kesteven District Council, through the Scape Regional Construction framework, the scheme comprises two... View Article

Second phase of Daedalus Village housing regeneration gets unanimous green light from Gosport planners

Monday, 19th October 2020

Wates Residential’s application to develop a further 20 homes for local people at the ground-breaking Daedalus Village site in Lee-on-the-Solent has been given the go-ahead by Gosport Borough Council planning bosses. The project, which is committed to breathing new life into the historic site, received unanimous support from Gosport Borough Council’s Regulatory Board at a meeting yesterday evening, Wednesday 14 October. Wates... View Article

ELAN to launch third new site in Greater Manchester

Monday, 19th October 2020

Hot on the heels of launching developments in Middleton and Lowton, Elan Homes has a third Greater Manchester site coming soon. The homebuilder, with its headquarters in Cheshire, is gearing up to launch Holcombe Gardens in Ramsbottom. Situated on Bury... View Article

Sigma expands its UK team with five new starters

Friday, 16th October 2020

Sigma Capital Group plc, the private rented sector (“PRS”), residential and urban regeneration specialist, has expanded its team with five new starters in London, Manchester and Edinburgh after growing its portfolio significantly along with the announcement of its London joint... View Article

Cambridgeshire development launch offers London commuters the post-lockdown idyll

Friday, 16th October 2020

The much-anticipated launch of Hayfield Avenue is taking place on Saturday 31st October. The luxurious development is located in the Cambridgeshire village of Great Gransden and will offer families the opportunity to live in a tranquil, rural village that is... View Article

£1.13 billion spent on London super-prime property in 2020, 16% increase on 2019

Friday, 16th October 2020

Knight Frank’s latest data on the London super-prime property market shows more money has been spent on £10 million-plus properties this year than 2019, despite the lockdown. Key highlights: · During January-August 2020, £1.13 billion was spent on London super-prime... View Article

Innovative modular housing scheme completes in Lincolnshire

Wednesday, 14th October 2020

CALA Pods partnership makes home office dream a reality

Wednesday, 14th October 2020

An award-winning homebuilder has struck up a partnership with a luxury garden pod provider to offer buyers across the west of Scotland the perfect opportunity to future proof their home. CALA Homes (West) has joined forces with Livingston-based urbanpods to... View Article

Construction leaders prepare for seismic change at day 1 of NBS Summit

Wednesday, 14th October 2020

Senior leadership across the construction sector attended a virtual event hosted by NBS, The Construction Leaders’ Summit: The Digital Future. Day one of the conference focused on the big levers of change, looking at political, economic and technological drivers helping... View Article

Topping out ceremony on innovative Powys Council social housing development

Tuesday, 13th October 2020

Building firm J.G. Hale Construction has been joined by members of Powys Council at a topping out ceremony, placing the final tile on the last roof of a 32-unit development on the council’s land north of Heol-Y-Ffynnon in Brecon. J.G.... View Article

Newland Homes secures further development opportunity

Friday, 9th October 2020

Newland Homes has secured an opportunity to redevelop a seven-acre brownfield site in the heart of Stroud. The Daniels Industrial Estate is located between the Bath Road and Dudbridge Road, and is currently owned and managed by Industrial Sales Ltd.... View Article

Stamp duty holiday has already saved homebuyers £108m as 85% pay no tax on their purchase

Friday, 9th October 2020

The latest research from lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed the huge number of homebuyers that have already benefited from the current stamp duty saving and the money they’ve saved. Benham and Reeves analysed sold price records... View Article

Homebuilders and the Supply Chain Sustainability School collaborate to research packaging waste

Thursday, 8th October 2020

Three of the UK’s largest homebuilders – Barratt Developments, Bellway and Taylor Wimpey – are collaborating on research to tackle the problem of packaging waste in the homebuilding sector. Working through the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s Waste and Resource Efficiency... View Article

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