Underfloor Heating (UFH) is now a major selling point for homes. Nigel Sanger, Divisional Director Technical Support at JG Speedfit, discusses the ‘hidden benefits’ of UFH that can be offered to homeowners, and what to look out for when commissioning and installing these systems in new houses. Without doubt, the phrase on prospective homebuyers’ lips More Info »
The construction sector as it currently operates cannot meet the UK’s need for housing and may struggle to meet the need for infrastructure. Given that the UK already lags behind other countries in construction productivity, and is facing a labour shortage, the Government and the construction sector must urgently find solutions. In a report published More Info »
Introduction Thank you, Dean, for that kind introduction. It’s great to be back at Policy Exchange – my first time as Housing Secretary. I welcome this first opportunity to provide a sense of some of my priorities and the agenda before me in my new role. Having previously covered the Immigration and Northern Ireland briefs, More Info »
MPs decisively backed plans for a new north-west runway at the airport – in a significant move for a global Britain. In the House of Commons last night, MPs voted in favour of the Airports National Policy Statement (NPS) by 415 votes to 119. Construction on a third runway at Heathrow could start within 3 More Info »
Employers given green light to transfer up to 10% of levy funds to multiple businesses Large employers will soon be able to transfer up to 10% of their apprenticeship levy funds to multiple businesses, helping to boost the number of high-quality apprenticeships across the country. Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Anne Milton announced the move today More Info »
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) – the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership, raised £2,165.00 for the Northern Ireland Hospice at its recent annual dinner event at the Hilton Hotel in Belfast. The NI Hospice is a local charity offering specialist respite, symptom management and end of life More Info »
REHAU is heading to Manchester in July to showcase two new products at its third Specifi event. It is the first time REHAU has exhibited at the UK’s only built environment roadshow, and is attending five events nationwide in total. The Specifi events are attended by world class industry speakers, specifiers, installers and technical experts More Info »
20 on-site hubs to train more people to help deliver 300,000 new homes a year by the mid-2020s A multi-million pound fund to help tackle the construction skills shortage has been launched by the Skills Minister Anne Milton today (18 June). With 158,000 new construction jobs expected to be created in the UK over the next five More Info »
Ireland’s construction industry is facing a solvency crisis, with warnings of a raft of liquidations and examinerships now hitting a sector that’s still fragile – despite the building boom. At least 42 Irish construction companies have gone into liquidation since the start of this year, while more have entered examinership. The figure is contained in More Info »
Ten year funding deal worth £22.4 million secured from Homes England. Fund will accelerate the delivery of 1,300 new homes at Wing in Cambridge. Funding will allow accelerated start on build, saving up to 18 months. Hill Marshall LLP, a joint venture between two of Cambridge’s leading family-owned businesses, Marshall Group Properties, part of the Marshall More Info »