Legal New homes delivery: time for an MMC renaissance? 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.
News JTRE London’s social housing scheme wins RIBA Stirling Prize A purpose-built almshouse development, delivered by JTRE London in partnership with United St Saviour’s Charity, has become the first social housing-led scheme to win the RIBA Stirling Prize.
People Housing experts warn training gaps could hinder Procurement Act adoption More than half (53.1%) of housing sector experts have reported gaps in the training and resources available to support implementation of the Procurement Act 2023.
Opinion Will planning reforms deliver the government’s housing targets? Collaboration between public institutions, industry and civic leaders will be essential to meet the country’s new homes ambitions, writes Nitesh Patel.
News Social landlord did not repair roof because ‘quotes were too high’ Westminster City Council was ordered to pay £7,000 in compensation after not carrying out repair works at a resident’s home because “the quotes were too high”.
People Self-build housing project launched to support veterans Regeneration scheme aims to help ex-military personnel in Plymouth
People Does the UK have the skills to deliver housing target? The Labour Party pledged in its manifesto to build 1.5 million new homes over the next Parliament if it got into power. But does the UK have the necessary skills,…
Technical Muscovite mica: Ireland’s concrete block nightmare With echoes of Britain’s RAAC crisis, Ireland has its own crumbly concrete problem. Rod Sweet looks at a problem now affecting thousands of homes.
News Angela Rayner appointed housing secretary Angela Rayner was appointed on Friday as secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities in Keir Starmer’s new cabinet.
News ‘Unacceptable’: housing minister slams building owners holding up remediation Housing minister Lee Rowley has admonished building owners who are not remediating unsafe residential blocks and warned them to “face the consequences for their inaction”.
News West Yorkshire introduces ‘dementia-ready’ criteria for new housing The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has introduced a 10-point criteria for dementia-ready housing.
News Building more homes ‘must not be at expense of quality’ Accelerating construction of new homes should be possible without compromising on housing quality, according to the chair of an influential MPs’ group.
People Birmingham Housing Week set to engage future professionals The inaugural event will take place from 5-9 February 2024
Opinion Why UK housing must balance cost pressures with long-term priorities Despite the financial hardships impacting the industry, homebuilders should avoid rolling back on quality and sustainability, writes Pablo Cristi Worm.
Opinion What to do with Marie Celeste buildings? The built environment needs to find uses and solutions to the ‘Marie Celeste buildings’ that no-one wants to retrofit or tranform, writes Gleeds’ Graham Harle.
Digital Construction Glider appoints new strategic lead for asset management Glider has appointed Lucas Cusack as strategic lead for asset management. This is a new role at Glider that will see him working with clients to provide consultancy in the use and maintenance of building information.
News Plan to increase council house building unveiled A plan to ramp up the building of new council homes has been unveiled by the not-for-profit Housing & Finance Institute (HFI) and think tank Localis.
Opinion Mould death highlights Approved Document F failings Chronic exposure to mould led to the tragic death of toddler Awaab Ishak. Steve Hodgson argues that tougher enforcement of Approved Document F is required.
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