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Eurocell introduces a new 150mm cavity closer system
|Date: 14 January, 2025

Eurocell introduces a new 150mm cavity closer system
Eurocell, the leading manufacturer and distributor of PVCu building products, has introduced its advanced ...
Eurocell, the leading manufacturer and distributor of PVCu building products, has introduced its advanced 150mm Cavalok cavity closer system, this evolved design builds on the original 150mm system to ...
14 January, 2025
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Polypipe Building Products urges support for housebuilders
|Date: 11 December, 2024

Polypipe Building Products urges support for housebuilders
The Housing sector needs additional support to reach the Government’s lofty goals, argues Polypipe Buildi ...
The Housing sector needs additional support to reach the Government’s lofty goals, argues Polypipe Building Products The latest housing supply statistics from the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and ...
11 December, 2024
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Optimism from house builders with 40% increase in new home registrations
|Date: 13 November, 2024

Optimism from house builders with 40% increase in new home registrations
New home registrations up 40% in Q3 2024 from a low position in Q3 2023 Private sector registrations up 5 ...
New home registrations up 40% in Q3 2024 from a low position in Q3 2023 Private sector registrations up 58% in Q3 2024 vs. Q3 2023 Rental and affordable sector registrations up 12% in Q3 2024 vs. Q3 2 ...
13 November, 2024
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The evolution of monocouche render with Saint-Gobain Weber
|Date: 12 November, 2024

The evolution of monocouche render with Saint-Gobain Weber
A monocouche render using increased levels of recycled material is now available to help housebuilders ac ...
A monocouche render using increased levels of recycled material is now available to help housebuilders achieve sustainability targets. weberpral E by Saint-Gobain Weber uses the next generation of cem ...
12 November, 2024
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Industry not prepared for the Future Homes Standard
|Date: 1 July, 2024

Industry not prepared for the Future Homes Standard
Almost half (49%) of housebuilders say that their business is not prepared for the Future Homes Standard ...
Almost half (49%) of housebuilders say that their business is not prepared for the Future Homes Standard (FHS) and won’t be ahead of its implementation next year. A further 61% think it will be extrem ...
1 July, 2024
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Housebuilders issue warning over building safety levy
|Date: 13 June, 2024

Housebuilders issue warning over building safety levy
The introduction of the Building Safety Levy across Scotland, as well as in England, could threaten housi ...
The introduction of the Building Safety Levy across Scotland, as well as in England, could threaten housing delivery and lead to the loss of SME housebuilders and developers, new research suggests. ...
13 June, 2024
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ACO launches free SuDS guide for housebuilders
|Date: 27 March, 2024

ACO launches free SuDS guide for housebuilders
With the need to implement sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) soon to be a legal requirement in England, ...
With the need to implement sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) soon to be a legal requirement in England, ACO is supporting housebuilders and developers by launching a guide covering the principles of ...
27 March, 2024
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Planning Portal unveils integrated Building Control service
|Date: 25 March, 2024

Planning Portal unveils integrated Building Control service
TerraQuest, the operator of Planning Portal, is unveiling a new Building Control Portal, offering a raft ...
TerraQuest, the operator of Planning Portal, is unveiling a new Building Control Portal, offering a raft of new features designed to benefit local authority building control teams (LABCs), planning ag ...
25 March, 2024
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The industry responds to the Housing Secretary’s housing and development proposals
|Date: 14 February, 2024

The industry responds to the Housing Secretary’s housing and development proposals
© pxl.store / Adobe Stock Following on from the Housing Secretary's new housing and development proposals ...
© pxl.store / Adobe Stock Following on from the Housing Secretary's new housing and development proposals, announced on Tuesday, we have compiled the UK Construction Industry's response. This article ...
14 February, 2024
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10 practical policies to ease the housing crisis and Get Britain Building 
|Date: 2 December, 2023

10 practical policies to ease the housing crisis and Get Britain Building 
© aboutmomentsimages / Adobe Stock The Home Builders Federation (HBF) releases a 10-point plan of practic ...
© aboutmomentsimages / Adobe Stock The Home Builders Federation (HBF) releases a 10-point plan of practical solutions for government to remove barriers to building and start providing the nation with ...
2 December, 2023
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West Fraser’s CaberDek flooring performs no matter the weather
|Date: 15 November, 2023

West Fraser’s CaberDek flooring performs no matter the weather
CaberDek is one of West Fraser’s flagship quality flooring products designed to ensure that, whatever wea ...
CaberDek is one of West Fraser’s flagship quality flooring products designed to ensure that, whatever weather befalls UK construction sites, work can continue cleanly and safely; this is especially im ...
15 November, 2023
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The easiest and hardest places to get planning permission revealed
|Date: 25 September, 2023

The easiest and hardest places to get planning permission revealed
Data analysed by GetAgent shows where the hardest and easiest places are to secure planning permission in ...
Data analysed by GetAgent shows where the hardest and easiest places are to secure planning permission in the UK. With property prices skyrocketing over the past few years many homeowners are turning ...
25 September, 2023
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Professional Builder talks to Master Builder Award winners Build My Home
|Date: 1 September, 2023

Professional Builder talks to Master Builder Award winners Build My Home
In the second instalment of our focus on the regional FMB Master Builder Awards winners we visit a south ...
In the second instalment of our focus on the regional FMB Master Builder Awards winners we visit a south coast contractor that’s delivering dream homes for its clients. This month will see the return ...
1 September, 2023
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What does the Building Safety Act mean for Developers?
|Date: 1 August, 2023

What does the Building Safety Act mean for Developers?
Commercial real estate solicitors, Primas Law, break down regulation changes in The Building Safety Act ...
Commercial real estate solicitors, Primas Law, break down regulation changes in The Building Safety Act 2022, including mandatory warranties for new build homes, and what this means for developers. T ...
1 August, 2023
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Next Stop London – Made for Trade capitalises on National Homebuilding & Renovating shows
|Date: 15 July, 2023

Next Stop London – Made for Trade capitalises on National Homebuilding & Renovating shows
Following on from a great reception at the 2023 FIT Show that saw a standout product unveiling and an exc ...
Following on from a great reception at the 2023 FIT Show that saw a standout product unveiling and an exciting in-house fundraising challenge en route, Made for Trade is gearing up for more of the sam ...
15 July, 2023
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Taylor Lane explores the time and money saving benefits of timber frames
|Date: 13 July, 2023

Taylor Lane explores the time and money saving benefits of timber frames
Liam Hale, construction director at Taylor Lane Timber Frame, explains more about timber frame as a moder ...
Liam Hale, construction director at Taylor Lane Timber Frame, explains more about timber frame as a modern method of construction and how it can save SME and micro builders both time and money. Timber ...
13 July, 2023
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