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The UK should learn from successful planning policies that have deliberately prioritised affordable housing and are ambitious in nature, such as those implemented in the American city of Minneapolis. In a paper out today, the Social Market Foundation reviews evidence from comparable English-speaking countries – the USA, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand – and finds […]
By Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Travelling via northern Sweden, we explore the potential of wooden structures to reduce carbon footprints, and ask if a new UK roadmap can finally unlock the material’s potential to drive net zero development. It’s an early-February evening and Skellefteå is bathed in the glow of streetlights and pure white snow. Life […]
The UK’s public sector spending spree is slowing down, taking pressure off an overheated construction sector. Overall UK&I cities ranked highly; all sat within the top 25 in the world, except Belfast (28th) Although levels of inflation were moderate in the UK, specification enhancements related to building safety, sustainability and client expectation pushed prices up […]
What’s the difference between CaberMDF Pro and CaberMDF Trade? CaberMDF Pro is dense and ideal for routing thanks to its consistent density, high quality fibres and internal bond strength. This also makes for excellent screw and fastening holding. CaberMDF Trade is a lighter board which is suitable where weight is a requirement; furniture, shopfitting, […]
GEZE UK is delighted to announce that the company has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by over 14,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs. To […]
SFS Group Fastening Technology has launched an innovative new range of single ply membrane fasteners, in three sizes featuring a unique self-coring washer design, with a choice of two head drives and hardened drill points plus two types of slimline drive bar and other benefits; all aimed at giving the installer full confidence in securing […]
Following the ONS announcement that construction output had fallen by 1.9% in February, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has given its reaction to the data. The organisation said the statistics were a warning that ‘the construction sector was still battling in a difficult economic climate.’ Brian Berry, CEO at the FMB said: “It […]
James Hardie, the world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, has appointed Edward Dunn as Channel Manager to further support trade partners in the North. Ed has nearly 10 years account management experience working for large national accounts and independent wholesalers. In his most recent role he […]
The Vistry Group has signed two deals with Homes England to deliver around 1,000 homes in the Midlands, with the majority expected to be built offsite #UKhousing The government agency has appointed the FTSE250 firm to regenerate the City Hospital west site, in Birmingham, which has planning permission for 750 homes. In another partnership deal, […]
Construction sector hammered by wet weather and high interest rates – holding back UK economic growth Construction output slumped in February, weighing on overall economic growth, as wet weather and high interest rates hammered activity. The construction industry’s output for the month fell 1.9 per cent in volume terms, holding GDP growth back to just […]
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