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Here’s how we can deliver the right homes in the right places
As the government sets out plans for 12 new towns, recent visits to Nansledan highlight the importance of high-quality design, placemaking, and long-term stewardship. Hugh Petter argues that the best outcomes will come from a legacy development model—where landowners retain an active role—rather than speculative land sales. To deliver genuinely ...
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The battle SMEs face in reducing their emissions - and proving it
What is holding back small firms that want to reduce their carbon emissions? Tom Lowe reports for the ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ the Future Commission.
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ULEZ expansion could hit London’s housing targets, mayor warned
Builders Merchants Federation tells Sadiq Khan to delay low emissions scheme by 12 months to give SMEs more time to prepare
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Smaller housing firms say carbon proposals will ‘break’ them
Authors of Part Z amendments to building regulations told changes will hit SMEs hardest
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Workloads for SMEs flagging, FMB warns
Number of builders reporting less work increased in Q4 last year, survey finds
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FMB demands that only emergency construction work continues
More than two-thirds of builders think government not doing enough to support industry during coronavirus outbreak
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Project bank accounts bill gets second reading
Labour MP Debbie Abrahams’ 10-minute rule bill set to be heard on 1 March
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Smaller firms having to shell out more to find staff, FMB survey says
Materials costs also heading north, group adds
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Small builders want government to introduce licensing scheme
FMB launches agenda to improve quality in construction
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A break in the clouds for construction's smaller firms
New surveys provide more evidence of a strong second quarter for building firms