The conference streams at HOMES feature some of the UK’s leading residential developments. Here are eight of the best. 1. George Street modular towers: The sky is the limit Interest in modular built housing is growing but some housing providers continue to cite [...]

Chancellor Phillip Hammond made several announcements of increased investment in housing and construction in a Budget speech that contained more positive spending news than many had expected. Key construction sector announcements included a removal of stamp duty for all first-time buyers of [...]

After Chancellor Phillip Hammond made several announcements of increased investment in housing and construction in his Budget speech, industry leaders have been quick to comment. With more positive spending news than many had expected, the commentary was largely favourable, though [...]

Dame Judith Hackitt, author of the independent report looking into Building Regulations and fire safety post-Grenfell, has called for a “root and branch reform” of the construction industry’s culture, alongside a tougher regulatory regime. Hackitt told the annual Chartered Association [...]

The borrowing cap for local councils to build new housing is set to be scrapped, potentially opening up billions of pounds of funding for new council housebuilding schemes. In a move that has been long called for by many in [...]