Following the Queen’s Speech, we look at the reaction from various figures within the construction and property sectors in an attempt to make sense of what the ramifications will be for Britain and its objective [read more…]
Amid the current UK multi-residential development boom, the majority of contractors and consultants claim sustainability will be the most important design issue over the next ten years, according to an industry report. In contrast, the [read more…]
According to new figures released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government there’s been a fall in both the number of new build homes started or completed during 2020, raising questions about whether the government’s [read more…]
Business investment in the construction industry recovered 223% in Q3 2020 having jumped £589m on the previous quarter, analysis of latest official data by R&D tax relief specialist Catax shows. However, business investment in the [read more…]
Created by Engweld. New enforcement expectations require all businesses undertaking welding activities to ensure that effective engineering controls are provided and used correctly to control fumes arising from welding activities. It is now advised that larger [read more…]
Heating and cooling in buildings and industry account for half of energy consumption and governments across Europe and the UK have begun to recognise the scale of this challenge and opportunity through financial incentives and [read more…]
Modular construction is by no means a new concept. Decades after the post-World War II pre-fabrication boom, coupled with the rise of digitalisation and new construction technologies, a new generation of modular buildings is disrupting [read more…]
The construction industry is rallying from the aftermath of the lockdown as builders report steady workflow and recovering revenues, finds a survey1 of 2,000 UK construction companies by Skrap, the on-demand construction hire specialist . [read more…]
With social care and planning reform high on the Conservative Party’s agenda as it begins its annual conference online, the housing-with-care sector has urged the party to back new ways of caring for and supporting [read more…]
Delivery drones have been in the works for some time and although they have been tested in 27 different countries around the world, they are yet to be launched for operation in the UK. As [read more…]
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