Day: March 2, 2023

CGI of the new factoryTaylor Wimpey said that the development of an in-house timber frame manufacturing factory would give it “significant operational and environmental benefits” as it looks to increasing the use of prefabricated timber frames in its houses. It said moving more to timber...

In its response to the government consultation, which closes today (2nd March 2023), the developers’ lobby group argues that the changes to national planning policy ‘actively work against’ the government’s commitment to increasing house-building. The BPF argues that changes in how local authorities assess housing...

Former CEO Stephen Wicks, who is set for a come-back, is seen here with CFO Nish Malde in profile Inland Homes yesterday announced that chairman Simon Bennett and its other non-executive directors Carol Duncumb and Brian Johnson had resigned. It is looking to bring back...

Taylor Wimpey chief executive Jenny DalyGroup revenue was up 3.2% to £4,419.9m in 2022 (2021: £4,284.9m) and pre-tax profit was up 22% at £827.9m (2021: £679.6m). The 2022 result included £80m of provisions related to post-Grenfell building safety repairs; the 2021 result included £125m of...

The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the house-building sector.Read Full Article: The Construction Index Source link

Localised disputes continue at several sites, including Drax, near SelbyThe Unite union and employers’ representatives have agreed that NAECI workers will receive a supplementary payment of £1 an hour from now until 30th June 2023. From 1st July, the supplementary payment will become 75 pence...

The new school building will re-use Victorian stone from the old caretaker’s houseRhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has picked Kier as main contractor for the Hawthorn All-Through School project, which will create new facilities for Heol y Celyn English Medium Primary, Hawthorn Primary and...

Chris ElliottChris Elliott has started this week as managing director of strategic estates at UK Parliament. The role is responsible for the strategic management of the parliamentary estate and related infrastructure, leading a team of 400 staff plus contractors. Chris Elliott was previously capital delivery...

A house 'printed' by Harcourt Technologies While some prefab houses can fall foul of mortgage lenders and insurance companies, those built using additive manufacturing – popularly known as 3D printing – face an even greater task in overcoming financial practicalities. Insurance broker Adrian Flux has...

In a  poll of construction industry managers, 83% said they had experienced an issue with their supply chain over the past 12 months and 85% said that they expected supply chain issues to pose a challenge in the next 12 months. 59 of the 100...