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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 [...]

March 21, 2025

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 [...]

March 21, 2025

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 [...]

March 20, 2025

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 [...]

March 18, 2025

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 [...]

March 12, 2025

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 [...]

March 11, 2025

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 [...]

March 10, 2025

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 [...]

March 10, 2025

Women starting construction apprenticeships increases by two-thirds since 2018

The Construction Industry Training Board is urging more women to consider a career in construction and continue the upward trend. Lucie Wright The number of women starting [...]

March 7, 2025

MPA calls out glaring gap between Government strategies

The Government has been criticised for publishing inconsistent plans on the future of some construction materials while overlooking the aggregates, cement and concrete needed [...]

March 7, 2025

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