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NewsConstruction leaders backtrack on 2m site rule
The Construction Leadership Council reverts to the government’s ‘where possible’ distancing guidance
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Construction expert brought in to get re-cladding done during crisis
Dr David Hancock and Faithful + Gould brought in to project manage replacement of dangerous cladding during covid-19 pandemic
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Half a billion pound annual cost of new fire safety regime
Government estimate published yesterday alongside outline of new Post-Grenfell safety regime for high rise blocks
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Persimmon follows Taylor Wimpey in slashing directors’ pay
Housebuilder to cull bonuses and cut pay by 20% in the wake of coronavirus crisis
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New fire safety regime to cover more buildings
All resi buildings above six storeys will now be covered by new regulator, while buildings above 11m will need sprinklers
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PA Housing halts construction and land-buying
Developing association stops work on 5,700-home pipeline due to coronavirus despite raising £185m to fund new homes
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Scottish government acts on planning disruption
Move to extend planning permissions in response to covid-19 will increase pressure on UK government to do likewise
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Ministers consider calls to help industry post-covid-19
Housebuilders lobbying for extension to length of existing planning permissions and Help to Buy boost
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Housebuilder shares slide again
Drop in value of major housebuilders follows a resurgence last week
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NHBC suspends new home repair work
Warranty provider will also end site visits to assess claims during coronavirus lockdown
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4,000-home Battersea scheme site shut until end of April
Mace and Sir Robert McAlpine hit by work suspension
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Dozens of housebuilders get highest quality ranking
Listed builders including Countryside and Crest Nicholson regain five-star status in HBF customer satisfaction survey
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More than 90% fear coronavirus crisis could spell the end for their firms, reader survey reveals
Companies also pessimistic about when work on sites might restart
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PRS developer stops work on 3,000-home pipeline
Firm says it is protected from financial impact through fixed-price contracts with builders
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Safety fears as repair work stops on Bellway fire block
MP calls on housing secretary to intervene as Bellway staff down tools at Barking Riverside scheme amid covid-19 crisis
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Moda pushes ahead with Brum tower
Build to rent developer submits planning application despite covid-19 uncertainty
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Urban & Civic warns of planning gridlock
Residential developer expects reduced numbers of consents as lockdown hits planning meetings
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House prices forecast to slump amid 15% fall in GDP
Centre for Economics and Business Research predicts double-digit house price falls and soaring unemployment
