Fall in housebuilding contributes to easing construction activity July 4, 2024 The construction sector remained in expansion in June, a closely watched survey shows, although the rate of growth eased due to a slowdown in housebuilding.
James Latham: Red Sea attacks dent timber supplier’s profit June 27, 2024 Timber distributor James Latham has taken a hit to its profit as shipping attacks in the Red Sea sent the cost of containers flying.
Harworth Group sells 200-home plot to Taylor Wimpey June 20, 2024 Land regenerator Harworth Group has sold a 16-acre site with planning permission for 200 homes to developer Taylor Wimpey for almost £20m.
Franchise Brands more than doubles in size following latest buyout June 20, 2024 Franchise Brands, the franchise company behind brands including Barking Mad and Filta, has more than doubled its revenue for the second year in a row following its latest acquisition.
Regulation has ‘stifled’ growth in housebuilding, Berkeley boss says June 19, 2024 "The industry has absorbed many regulatory changes over recent years and, while all well-intended, when taken together they have stifled investment, housing delivery and growth," he said.
Harworth Group: Green light for logistics hub at major Northern rail interchange June 14, 2024 Property developer Harworth Group has been given the green light to build a 1.5 million sq ft industrial and logistics hub.
Exclusive: Labour invites developers to work in ‘lock step’ on house building June 7, 2024 Labour has invited businesses to work in “lock step” with the party to deliver 1.5m new homes over the next five years.
Recovery in construction sector continues as activity builds to two-year high June 6, 2024 An upturn in commercial property helped push construction activity to its highest level in two years, a new survey shows.
Could Manchester eclipse London as the UK’s skyscraper capital? June 5, 2024 For years London has stood alone as the preeminent home to the largest and most visually-striking skyscrapers in the UK - but could that be about to change?
Genuit: Sales fall at sustainable construction firm amid increased competition May 28, 2024 Revenue has fallen at Genuit, a manufacturer of sustainable construction products, after bosses said increased competition had pushed prices down.