Michael Gove has replaced Robert Jenrick as secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, following a cabinet reshuffle.

Public sector procurement authority Scape has appointed Rachel Sudlow as its R&D lead in a newly created role designed to increase digital innovation across public sector construction.

Housing minister Eddie Hughes is an enthusiastic member of the CIOB and believes the institute has a vital role at a time of rapid change for construction.

A group of MPs has called on the government to pause any further extensions of permitted development rights (PDRs) for change of use commercial buildings to residential until it has conducted a review of PDRs’ role in the wider planning system.

A groundbreaking housing partnership between Cardiff Council and Wates aims to show that net zero homes are worth more. Kristina Smith finds out how

Leading social housing landlords prepare staff for new building safety legislation.