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Planning reform is the only way to build more social homes
The greatest obstacle to building more homes remains the slow and expensive planning process. In a speech given to London First Building Summit, Housing Secretary James Brokenshire announced that the Government will make £497 million of funding available to build 11,000 social homes across the country. Arguing that new housing in the capital “will be…
Read MoreNFB Awards 2019 open for entry
Be recognised for the contributions you make to the UK construction industry The awards event will take place on Thursday 4 April 2019, at the prestigious and award-winning Belfry Hotel and Resort located in the Midlands. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has launched its eighth annual awards to celebrate the high quality work and…
Read MorePermitted development is a product of planning mismanagement
Baroness Thornhill has expressed her disappointment on how permitted development rules remain an example of top down planning. She argued that elected councillors and officers are better judges than ministers or civil servants on balancing the need for employment space with providing new homes. The Liberal Democrat peer referenced her own time as mayor of…
Read MoreMaking construction a period dignified environment
Increased awareness about periods is the best way for industry to improve its working practices. Unite the union has conducted a survey of 2,000 women working across the construction industry about their experiences with period dignity. 65% of those who responded said their employer had failed to make adjustments to accommodate their needs as female…
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