Closing the “training gap” on biodiversity net gain

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The introduction of mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements has highlighted the need for confidence  building and training across local authority...

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New home registrations rise in Q1 with developers encouraged by government focus on housing

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Figures released by NHBC show 29,356 new homes were registered to be built in Q1 2025, up 36% on Q1 2024 (21,635) and 17% more than Q4 2024 (25,034). 26,120...

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Beyond compliance: Why the Future Homes Standard should be a starting point, not the finish line

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Dr Anthony Greer, corporate strategy director of offsite housing specialist TALO, looks at why the Future Homes Standard represents a welcome move in the right...

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Net Zero Committee report highlights retrofit failures

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The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee report states that efforts to decarbonise UK homes have been significantly hampered – the skills crisis, assurance...

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Barratts wins high-rise defect claim case, sets precedent for developers

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After a week-long legal battle, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the homebuilding firm to claim money back from contractors for safety violations The...

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First low-carbon plant for Saint-Gobain coming to UK

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The Leicestershire plant will produce ‘stone wool’ insulation using sustainable technologies to keep carbon emissions as low as possible Saint-Gobain’s...

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Reform and innovation critical as late payments cripple the construction industry

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Urgent reform and new approaches are needed to tackle construction’s worsening late payments crisis, writes Andreas Mjelde co-founder and CEO of Two The...

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IoT to the rescue: New research maps global progress toward sustainable and smarter cities

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A major new study has revealed how the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming urban infrastructure and driving progress toward UN Sustainable Development...

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MMC lifecycle: Can offsite construction deliver housing and net zero goals?

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Andrew Cowan of OneClickLCA examines the importance of lifecycle assessment in Modern Methods of Construction With local councils gaining new powers to acquire...

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Homes England Strategic Place Partnership agreed

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Homes England has partnered with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) to deliver a shared plan for housing and regeneration Announced at...

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Homes England Strategic Place Partnership agreed
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