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CommentIf we don’t address the skills crisis Starmer’s 1.5m homes drive will be undermined
There are many challenges that could prevent the government from meeting its housing delivery goals, the lack of skills is one and should not be overlooked, writes Sam Knight
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NewsThree more Scottish social landlords identify RAAC in their homes
Scottish Housing Regulator data reveals that a total of 16 landlords have now found RAAC in their homes.
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NewsPlaces for People launches new training programme to tackle sector skills shortages
PfP Thrive will deliver training programmes for the UK housing and construction sector
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NewsHousebuilding slump drives steepest fall in construction output since covid
Survey of purchasing managers shows drop in housing activity fastest for 14 years outside of pandemic
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NewsHenry Boot interim profit falls by a third
Construction firm claims ‘resilient’ performance in challenging conditions as housebuilding arm continues to expand
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NewsSocial housing consortium opens bidding for £3.2bn repairs framework
Projects across three regions can access initiative
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NewsBuild-to-rent growth slows in the first quarter of this year
Growth of build to rent sector now twice as fast in the regions as in London
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NewsHousebuilding activity falls at fastest rate since lockdown
Purchasing managers say existing build slowdown accelerated in March
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NewsBrickmaker says housebuilders’ woes to hit demand this year
Forterra says housebuilder spring selling season will be key to its sales
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NewsGalliford Try to muscle in to social housing new build sector
Contractor boss Bill Hocking says firm will bid for jobs with social landlords now non-compete clause with Vistry has expired
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NewsHousebuilding activity falls for third month in a row
Purchasing managers’ data shows rate of decline eased slightly in February
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NewsGovernment extends Help to Buy build deadline
Housing minister responds to pressure by giving builders until 17 March to finish homes bought under support scheme
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NewsNationwide scheme launched to attract more female site managers
Home Builders Federation and Women in Construction to address barriers including childcare and training
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NewsPrivate housing work fuels rise in construction output
Industry’s output rose despite shrinking economy
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NewsHousebuilding growth flatlines amid economic gloom
Purchasing managers report no growth in November as confidence nosedives to pandemic lows
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NewsCIH president Lara Oyedele joins Building the Future Commission
Oyedele joins panel of experts including Lord Kerslake to advise on year-long project for change
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NewsPocket Living falls to £19m loss
London resi developer in talks over financial restructure after being hit by scheme delays
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NewsContractors update guidance for sites as heat emergency declared
Major builders Laing O’Rourke, Mace and Wates issue fresh advice as record-breaking highs expected
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NewsGovernment appoints new construction minister
Lord Callanan given construction brief following departure of Lee Rowley
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NewsNotting Hill Genesis launches £2.8bn framework for new homes in London
The housing association has chosen 146 consultants and contractors for its framework