Housing

Pioneering research to tackle plastic use in construction


An internationally significant research project has begun to drive out plastics in the construction industry.

Navigating net-zero: We have the tools, so why are we falling short?


Retrofitting is an essential element of net-zero says Regan Costello.

Social housing retrofit project commended in House of Lords


The project in Illingworth has imprved energy ratings of the houses.

Steep downturn for construction


The latest figures from S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI® show a steep downturn in activity during June.

Waterbeach Barracks redevelopment


The sale of an MOD site in Cambridgeshire will bring new lease of life to the area.

Estate regeneration ramps up


Major changes to the Affordable Homes Programme will see regeneration ambitions ramped up.

Patent of the Month – hybrid housing solutions


Despite demand for residential property, few advancements have been made in thousing construction.

ESG regulation overhaul needed in housebuilding


Clearer Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulation is needed to accelerate success in the housebuilding sector.

£700M new build framework announced


A new framework has been launched worth £700M which will see the construction of new social housing.

Decline in Scottish home building worrying


Homes for Scotland (HFS), the leading representative body for the Scottish home building sector, is calling for a rethink across government and wider society on how to address the spiralling housing crisis. In addition to the 110,000 homes shortfall which has accumulated since 2008, latest Scottish Government figures show a