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Countryside being lost to housing at an alarming rate, despite increase in brownfield development

Friday, 1st June 2018

The amount of farmland, forests, gardens and greenfield land lost to housing development each year has increased by 58% over the past 4 years, according to an analysis by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). CPRE’s analysis of an... View Article

Apartment living remains a popular choice for Harrow buyers

Friday, 1st June 2018

A North London property expert has outlined why apartment living has never been more popular in Harrow. Damian Seddon, director-in-charge for Persimmon Homes North London, said: “Local buyers have cottoned on to the fact that they can enjoy the comfort,... View Article

Why are empty-nesters staying put – despite the lure of a substantial windfall?

Thursday, 31st May 2018

If developers are to attract equity-rich over-60s, they need to make down-sizing or moving into age-exclusive properties more attractive, says Mark Davis, co-founder and creative director of property branding agency me&dave The fact that so many UK empty-nesters are choosing... View Article

A class apart: What housebuilders need to know when it comes to drainage load classes

Thursday, 31st May 2018

Drainage channels are a staple product on many new-build developments and extension projects up and down the country. However, viewing them with a ‘one size fits all’ mentality can easily result in the wrong product being installed. Getting to grips... View Article

Lessons from Carillion: reform of the use of retentions in the construction industry at last?

Thursday, 31st May 2018

The Construction (Retention Deposit Schemes) Bill 2017-19 (the “Aldous Bill”) was introduced as a Private Members’ Bill in January by Peter Aldous MP and is expected to have its second reading in June this year. The aim of the Aldous... View Article

Liberty Group joins forces with construction firm as national growth continues

Thursday, 31st May 2018

Liberty Group, which provides high quality property services, has joined forces with construction firm ForWorks. The two businesses will operate as one company from June 2018. The new £80m turnover company will retain the Liberty name and employ more than... View Article

Construction workers set for wage boost as new pay deal agreed

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

Construction workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement are set for a boost in pay and allowances next month after a new two year pay deal worth 6.2 per cent was recently agreed. The CIJC is the... View Article

Overconfidence on productivity is hampering construction firms’ performance

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

New research from Be the Business, the new organisation created to improve the productivity of UK firms, finds that the vast majority of construction bosses rate their skills highly relative to their peers. However, they invest little time in making... View Article

Construction Products Association produce handbook for loft conversions with RIBA

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

The UK’s leading voice for manufacturers and distributors of construction materials has teamed up with RIBA Publishing to produce an up-to-date guidance for loft conversions. The Construction Products Association’s easy-to-use handbook will be valuable to architects, builders and homeowners alike,... View Article

Government must be realistic about skills of construction T Level students, says FMB

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

The Government must be realistic about the capabilities and work-readiness of students who have completed construction T Levels, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the Government’s response to the T Level consultation, Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB,... View Article

Maidenhill unveils first phase names with help from locals

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

The official names for the first phases of the new Maidenhill community in Newton Mearns have been unveiled – with help from a local history group. Mearns History Group has given advice to homebuilders CALA Homes (West) and Taylor Wimpey... View Article

Luxury Glasgow development crowned at national awards ceremony

Wednesday, 30th May 2018

David Wilson Homes’ flagship development in the west end of Glasgow has been awarded ‘Private Development of the Year – Medium’ at the annual Homes for Scotland awards. The luxury development beat off competition from across the industry to be... View Article

Rivals co-operate on new housing site

Tuesday, 29th May 2018

Two rival housing developers are working together to build and sell houses in the Nottinghamshire village of Collingham, near Newark. Larkfleet Homes and Gusto Homes are jointly developing Collingham Brook which will eventually have a total of 80 homes – 40 from Larkfleet... View Article

Taylor Wimpey signs deal worth over £23m with Annington

Tuesday, 29th May 2018

Taylor Wimpey has completed the sale of 73 new homes to Annington, one of the largest owners of residential property in the UK, in a deal worth in excess of £23m. The 73 properties are split between five of the... View Article

Low Carbon Homes Forum South West

Tuesday, 29th May 2018

Next week on Tuesday 5th June, the inaugural Low Carbon Homes Forum opens in Exeter. The event is set to ensure better collaboration across all those who influence consumers – their energy and heating purchasing choices and their consumption habits.... View Article

FSF calls for clarity in implementation of Hackitt recommendations

Tuesday, 29th May 2018

The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) welcomes the completion of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety and its recommendations for a much needed change in the culture and regulatory environment relating to construction. However, the FSF is concerned... View Article

The future of housebuilding

Tuesday, 29th May 2018

The United Kingdom is experiencing something of an upturn in the housebuilding industry, which has created a positive feel for those involved in the market. According to the Telegraph construction companies in the UK witnessed their best year for a... View Article

Trio of awards for site managers across north of England

Tuesday, 29th May 2018

Three site managers across two of Duchy Homes’ housebuilding divisions have been recognised as Commended Winners in NHBC’s national Health and Safety Awards. David Mills, Dean Ellis and Peter Hines all received awards for their developments in Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and... View Article

Quote fo the Week – 28th May 2018

Monday, 28th May 2018

“Architecture is reaching out for the truth.” – Louis... View Article

Spitfire secures two prestigious awards

Friday, 25th May 2018

Leading niche homebuilder Spitfire Bespoke Homes has been recognised for its work at the Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2018. The company was awarded highly commended for Best Family Home under £750,000 for its show home at Highworth in Broadway,... View Article