Housing
FM Global cautions on desktop assessment amendments
17 May 18
The company believes the desktop assessment tests have fundamental issues with accuracy.
Environment Agency shores up flood defences in Ulverston
16 May 18
Will reduce flood risk to more than 400 households and 100 businesses.
Elon Musk venture to provide low cost bricks
14 May 18
Elon Musk’s latest venture confirms it will be developing a low cost building material from tunnel excavations.
Construction output stalls
14 May 18
The latest construction output figures have been released by the ONS showing the industry is continuing its recent decline.
Six reasons why timber frame is surging in the UK
8 May 18
Södra Wood Ltd managing director Simon Henry points to six factors behind the trend in timber frame housing construction.
Construction springs back after snow
4 May 18
The latest IHS Markit/CIPS Construction PMI figures have been released, showing a resurgence to growth for the industry.
SME builders on strong foundations
3 May 18
SME construction companies have continued to grow over the last three months.
New Housing Secretary appointed
2 May 18
James Brokenshire MP has been appointed as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Sherford, leading the revolution in sustainable development
1 May 18
To date, the Sherford Consortium has invested more than £1.6M towards eco-friendly initiatives onsite.
New home registrations nears decade high, says NHBC
30 Apr 18
154,698 new homes were registered to be built in the 2017/18 financial year.
