All Housing articles – Page 39
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CommentThe fight to achieve gender equity starts at home
On International Women’s Day, Fiona Fletcher-Smith reflects on the housing crisis’ impact on gender equity
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CommentWe are heading in the wrong direction on housing delivery
Working out how many homes we will need is tricky, but one thing’s for sure we are not going to build anywhere near enough under current policy, warns Paul Smith
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In FocusInside the £16m research centre testing houses against the elements
The University of Salford says its Energy House 2.0 can simulate 95% of global environmental conditions. Daniel Gayne takes a look
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NewsVivid gets green light for 800-home Portsmouth scheme
‘Gateway’ scheme on low-lying wasteland approved
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CommentBiodiversity rules risk a delivery slowdown but there are opportunities too
The government has published details of new biodiversity net gain rules coming into force later this year. Alice Davidson explains the likely impact
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NewsInland Homes founder set for shock return after sudden resignation of board members
Chair and two other board members stand down following “related party issues”
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CommentHow ready are we for the Future Homes Standard?
The new standards will be with us in just two years – but to meet them, the industry is going to need a lot more government support, argues Laura Reeve
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NewsInfrastructure levy could “severely undermine” affordable housing delivery, warns NHF boss
Kate Henderson calls on Michael Gove to offer greater protections for affordable housing
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NewsSocial housing managers will be legally required to have professional qualifications
Michael Gove announces new rules for 25,000 managers in affordable housing sector
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In FocusBriefing: Churchill plans growth despite darkest hour for market
The retirement housebuilder is sticking by its plans to double in size despite recent housing market weakness, says Churchill’s chairman and chief executive, Spencer McCarthy.
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In FocusUnderstanding and complying with Part L regulations
Milbank Concrete Products discusses what the regulations are, what they mean for firms, and how WarmFloor Pro contributes to meeting the regulations
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NewsBerkeley increases height of towers in scheme previously refused for being too tall
Developer Berkeley seeking approval from Sadiq Khan for three taller, but slimmed down towers in Paddington up to 39 storeys in height
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NewsCall for ‘bottom-up’ viability model to boost council affordable housing delivery
‘Flipped’ model could allow councils more say over type and mix of homes and guarantee developers higher returns, report says
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NewsCIH backs 18m threshold for second staircases in tower blocks
Membership body urges lower height limit than the 30m proposed by Michael Gove
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CommentRisk and responsibility: unpicking the first post-Grenfell court decisions
Recent High Court decisions suggest contractors will struggle to successfully challenge the costs of an implemented and effective remedial cladding solution
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NewsPlans for 746 homes approved as part of Manchester’s Great Northern Warehouse revamp
£294m project will see three residential blocks built
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CommentWe need a more effective procurement model based on trust
Basing procurement on matching skillsets and objectives - with less emphasis on cost - can drive more housing development, argues Richard Jones
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NewsGleeson to cut 15% of its roles under restructure
Housebuilder eyes £4m of savings a year as pre-tax profit falls by a third
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NewsL&Q boss Fiona Fletcher-Smith appointed chair of G15
Chair of 105-000-home landlord to head up London housing association developer group