Housing

Rising costs fail to dampen Welsh construction spirits


"Strong growth" for Welsh construction SMEs during the final quarter of 2017.

NHBC reports rise in UK new home registrations


The NHBC has reported an increase in new home registrations for 2017, with an increase of 6% on 2016..

Construction set for growth worldwide


A resurgence in US construction is set to support a robust run of growth for the sector worldwide.

Survey reveals challenges for 2018


The construction industry has had to battle some strong headwinds in 2017, this poll sought opinions on how the industry was faring.

SBD National Building Approval gathers pace with 3,000 buildings added over the last six months


An innovative scheme run by SBD makes it simpler, quicker and cheaper for companies commissioning construction work to include building security.

£350 million Gateshead regeneration progresses to Phase II


114 new homes are to be built across three separate sites in Gateshead.

Affordable housing slows


New research by Glenigan shows that the rise in housing association planning applications is slowing down.

Letwin to investigate planning gap


The vital review will provide an understanding of why homes haven’t been built, despite having planning permission.

Midlands leads the HPI into 2018


The UK House Price Index has revealed that prices grew by 5.1% in the year to November 2017.

£170M Lee Valley Rail programme continues apace


VolkerFitzpatrick installs a brand new railway bridge in Tottenham.