All Housing Today articles in September 2019 – Page 4
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NewsInsurance sector monitoring investigation of Worcester Park fire probe
As investigation gets underway over timber-frame fire insurance industry said it has been raising concerns over MMC since 2009
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NewsNew infrastructure key to defeating housing nimbyism
Institution of Civil Engineers’ report finds public support for new housing schemes when there’s infrastructure attached
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NewsPublic housing output rises in July despite Brexit chaos
Year-on-year public housing grew by 14.1%, despite an 11.7% decline activity between June and July
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NewsIlke Homes sets up modular training academy
New recruits will learn about engineering, plumbing, manufacturing, carpentry and design
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CPDCPD 14 2019: Fenestration on buildings
This CPD, sponsored by Eurocell, will discuss areas that are important to consider in fenestration specification
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In FocusNow Boris Johnson wants to shake up … shared ownership
Homeownership is in the prime minister’s sights as he plans for a snap election
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NewsBerkeley’s cash pile soars as investment is pegged back
Firm will report as much cash in the first half of 2019/20 – £975m – as in the whole of last year
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NewsMikhail Riches appointed to York’s housebuilding programme
Award-winning architect will support council’s environmental housing goals
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NewsProject Etopia aiming for standard first with demo modular home
Firm hopes to be awarded the BRE’s BPS 7014 standard for modular systems for dwellings certification
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NewsSadiq Khan launches search for 800-homes development partner
Work on ambitious affordable housing scheme in east London is expected to start by March 2022
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NewsCHP starts work on Essex housing scheme
Housing association says its largest scheme to date shoyuld be completed by next summer
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NewsRedrow chairman calls retentions for scratches and knocks ‘ridiculous’
Focus should be on getting new homes right first time, says John Tutte
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NewsSturgeon demands newly built Scottish homes use green energy
Scottish government to require all new homes use renewable or low carbon heating from 2024
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NewsHomes on Urban Splash scheme being built for local council
A fifth of the modular firm’s 406-home development will be assigned to council tenants
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CPDCPD 13 2019: Requirements for door hardware on fire doors
This CPD, sponsored by dormakaba, looks at the requirements of hardware for fire doors alongside CE markings and regulations
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NewsGovernment proposes reducing height of buildings requiring sprinklers
A consultation will also seek views on a proposed requirement for better wayfinding signage for fire and rescue services
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NewsGentoo gets going on 900-unit housing scheme
Sunderland housing association gets planning for first phase of £117m development
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NewsRedrow: ‘MMC isn’t the answer’
Housebuilder said it preferred other ways to cut costs than modern methods of construction as it reported an annual profit of £406m
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CommentRebuilding public faith in developers
We need to regain communities’ trust if we are to tackle the housing challenge, says Grosvenor’s Alex Robinson
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News‘Where was housing?’ industry asks after Javid’s spending review
Industry figures welcome some aspects of review but lament lack of strong commitment to housing