New home planning permissions hit highest total since 2008
New report from HBF and Glenigan shows more than 200,000 homes received planning permission in the 12 months to April
Chancellor urged to reverse decision on the dismantling of zero carbon...
Hundreds of businesses write to George Osborne to ask that the Government reconsiders plans to “arbitrarily “ scrap its zero carbon homes policy
Role of Government’s chief construction advisor scrapped
Reformed Construction Leadership Council reduced to 12 members, with Peter Hansford to be the last chief construction advisor for the Government
Government plans damage affordable housing say local councils
LGA survey finds Section 106 exemptions to small developments is resulting in fewer affordable homes being built
Alumasc Group launches new joined-up water management solutions brand
AWMS brings together four brands for the first time to provide a complete solution in proven water management, “from rain to drain”
CCF crowns Winsulation winner
Jerzy Stanuszek of U.K. Associates takes home a new Ford Transit as part of the company’s prize giveaway
SunEdison acquires Mark Group
Move designed to establish a direct sales channel for SunEdison’s residential and commercial sales in UK market
Planning reforms reshape the house-building sector
New focus on sparking a brownfield revolution will see planning permission granted automatically on these sites, with local authorities to face tougher rules on local plans
Government abandons zero carbon homes goal
Decision to no longer proceed with zero carbon Allowable Solutions scheme or the 2016 increase in on-site energy efficiency standards taken to try and boost house-building