Labour’s Housing Goal Predicted to Exceed Industry Capacity by 23%
According to recent research by Think Timber, a strategic partner to the timber staircase sector, the UK staircase industry faces a concerning capacity shortfall of almost [...]
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The £315bn question: How will the UK retrofit its homes for net zero?
Rob Norton, UK Director, PlanRadar The UK’s housing industry is facing a two-pronged challenge of building new homes whilst ensuring new and old buildings are energy [...]
The construction industry needs a long-term labour strategy, not just quick fixes
By Dr David Crosthwaite, chief economist, Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) The construction industry is facing an undeniable skills crisis. While the government’s [...]
Years After Grenfell, Thousands Remain at Risk: NFRC Echoes Committee Calls for Swifter Action
Attributed to James Talman, CEO NFRC Group. The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) broadly agrees with the conclusions that the Committee of Public Accounts [...]
Q4 Planning Portal Data Reveals the True Scale of the Government’s Housebuilding Challenge
Planning activity must increase substantially if the government is to meet its target of 1.5 million new homes by 2029. That is the key finding from the latest Planning [...]
Lewisham Council secures £7.1million in funding to improve the energy-efficiency and quality of council housing
Up to 800 council homes will become more efficient and cheaper to run following the announcement of the Government’s Warm Homes funding programme. Lewisham Council has [...]
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Reforms Vital to Meeting Net Zero
Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State, Angela Rayner, has introduced the government’s planning legislation to Parliament, signalling long trailed and potentially [...]
The Derbyshire Brain Game hits record breaking fundraising figures for Marie Curie
Every October, The Derbyshire Brain Game committee pull together to organise a fundraising event which has become a firm appointment in the corporate world’s social [...]
Building beyond tomorrow – the changing face of UK housebuilding
By Chris Hall, Technical Innovation Manager at NHBC The UK house building sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. With challenging sustainability targets ahead, evolving [...]
Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions Champions Female Voices in Construction
Women in construction are breaking barriers, driving change, and shaping the future of the industry. Their voices and experiences prove that progress is happening – but [...]
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