With the right backing, the UK’s construction sector could boom

With the right backing, the UK’s construction sector could boom

In July, the UK’s construction sector growth hit the highest level in more than two years with paused projects going ahead and improved consumer confidence. This uptick in growth may have been linked to Labour’s pledge to shake up planning laws. Some experts are also...
NHDG issues briefing note for energy efficiency retrofit

NHDG issues briefing note for energy efficiency retrofit

The NATIONAL Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) has issued a ministerial briefing note to outline its 10 key recommendations that the new Labour government must make to successfully deliver on its manifesto commitments in energy efficiency and retrofit. The...
BESA calls for ‘tough and rapid response’ to ISG chaos

BESA calls for ‘tough and rapid response’ to ISG chaos

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged the government to act quickly in response to the collapse of main contractor ISG. M&E firms are expected to be among the hardest hit by the financial collapse of the £2.2bn turnover business with the...
Homes England goes to TOWN for Northstowe co-housing project

Homes England goes to TOWN for Northstowe co-housing project

An aerial image of Northstowe. Credit: Paper FilmsHomes England has appointed profit-with-purpose developer, TOWN, to deliver a new cohousing community in Northstowe. Located eight miles northwest of Cambridge city, Northstowe is one of Britain’s most significant new...