In the first article in our series exploring the sectors construction professionals work in, Legendre UK’s commercial director Bhekimpi Ncube explains what it takes to succeed in housing

A partnership between the Cheshire police and crime commissioner, Dan Price, and the Prisoners Building Homes (PBH) programme has been launched to help tackle housing shortages and reduce reoffending across the county.

A cross-party group of MPs has warned the government risks squandering a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” if it fails to safeguard quality as it seeks to deliver 1.5 million new homes.

Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, has awarded Winvic Construction the main works contract to deliver a mixed-tenure housing development in Digbeth, Birmingham.

BAM UK & Ireland has been appointed to deliver an £18.6m contract to construct new staff and student residences at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple.

Teenagers are ditching the traditional idea of success defined by job titles and management, according to new research from Barratt Redrow. 

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Cymru have published manifestos that outline key priorities for devolved governments.

A new training programme has been launched to promote green skills and support housing retrofit demand.

The capital’s affordable housing system is failing to keep pace with need despite public investment through the Mayor’s Affordable Homes Programme, according to a new report.

The Building Safety Act is contributing to the slowdown in housebuilding, and the Government should set up an expert working group to brainstorm cutting delays, says Justin Kenny

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has given the green light for a £46m apartment development in Sheffield.

McAleer & Rushe has been appointed by property developer Knight Dragon to deliver 300 new homes in London’s Greenwich Peninsula.

Andrew Pakes MP, co-chair of the Apprenticeships APPG, was speaking at a CIOB Houses of Parliament event

Housing associations and local authorities must prioritise people-focused building repair services to avoid serious failings, according to a new Housing Ombudsman report.

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has reported its highest monthly volume of Gateway 2 determinations to date.

Angela Rayner may have dodged a bullet by leaving her housing post, writes Gleeds’ Richard Steer.

Emergency interventions to unlock housebuilding in the capital have been set out by the housing secretary and mayor of London.

From improving quality and efficiency to addressing skills shortages, modern methods of construction (MMC) could be the answer to a number of challenges facing new homes delivery.