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Advanced analytics provide real time visibility and assessment of environmental conditions within the property, such as risk of damp and mould
Vericon Systems, a leading manufacturer of remote technologies to manage and control essential building services, has launched HomeHub, a sophisticated in-property device that has been specifically developed to help Housing Associations and
Continue reading Vericon Systems launches intelligent new HomeHub device to give Housing Associations and property managers a deeper understanding of their residents living environment
Ecoblend, developed by Day Group, emerges as a pioneering brand leading the charge towards sustainable aggregates in construction projects. Currently distributed by Day Aggregates and GRS Roadstone, Ecoblend is set to transform materials resourcing in the construction industry.
With a focus on eco-conscious practices, Ecoblend delivers customers the opportunity to utilise sustainable manufactured
Continue reading Ecoblend® – Pioneering Sustainable Aggregates in Construction
Landmark deal struck to bring military housing estate back into public hands Major deal unlocks new-build housing projects for military families plus essential refurbishments End to huge annual rental bill to save around £230 million per year
A major deal to bring the Armed Forces housing estate back into public ownership has been agreed
Continue reading GOVERNMENT BUYS BACK 36,347 MILITARY HOMES TO IMPROVE HOUSING FOR FORCES FAMILIES AND SAVE TAXPAYERS BILLIONS
By Elli Kiely, Design & Innovation Director, HJK Construction
Open any newspaper in the UK, and it will mention the housing crisis in the UK. The actual extent of the crisis is hotly debated, but there is one thing everyone agrees on – there is undoubtedly a serious problem with the supply and demand
Continue reading The stock of housing for local authority & housing association
Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Building Safety and Compliance Framework, worth up to £800 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional, or national coverage.
The procurement with purpose provider is seeking competent and specialist suppliers to help landlords manage and maintain safe buildings and
Continue reading Fusion21 invites bids for £800 million Building Safety and Compliance Framework
Fusion21 has recently announced the renewal of its national Workplace and Facilities Management Framework, worth up to £800 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional, or national coverage.
The procurement experts are looking for suppliers that can manage the operation of non-domestic buildings – from single sites
Continue reading Fusion21 invites bids for £800 million Workplace and Facilities Management Framework
By Katie Fradley, Product Development Director at Flowlio
Katie Fradley
The first half of 2024 saw major changes to social housing rolled out, starting with the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) new standards in February 2024, and the landmark Social Housing Regulation Act, which came into effect in April 2024.
These changes applied to
Continue reading How digital project management can help ensure compliance with the new Social Housing standards
The government has been urged to set out a clear vision for how it intends to build new roads, railways, prisons, schools and hospitals at a roundtable hosted by Browne Jacobson in partnership with the CBI.
Businesses from across a wide range of sectors discussed the various economic factors – including sustainable skills supply,
Continue reading Browne Jacobson and CBI roundtable explores how to finance public infrastructure post-PFI
Fusion21 is pleased to announce the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Materials Supply and Associated Services Framework worth up to £250 million over four years.
A total of 17 specialist firms have secured a place on the framework designed to supply construction materials to housing providers, and the wider public sector, managing the
Continue reading Fusion21 announces suppliers appointed to £250 million Materials Supply and Associated Services Framework
Fusion21 urges housing providers to take action NOW as Wave 3 funding applications open
Procurement experts Fusion21 have called on housing providers to take immediate action as the government opens applications for the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3.
Paul Towers
The fund – previously known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)
Continue reading Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3
Browne Jacobson has made three key appointments to its expanding team of social housing legal experts.
Richard Macphail joins the UK and Ireland law firm as Partner and Co-Head of Social Housing alongside Gabor Taller.
Francesca Smith and Holly Chadwick are Senior Associate additions, taking the number of lawyers with expertise in social housing
Continue reading Browne Jacobson’s social housing team grows with three appointments – including new co-head
Report from SCAPE and Social Value Portal reveals social value created by skills and employment has more than doubled since 2022
Room for improvement across the country through a stronger national campaign and focus on upskilling to support Labour’s growth agenda
New research has revealed that apprenticeships have become one of the biggest drivers
Continue reading New research shows apprenticeships are one of the construction industry’s biggest social value generators
More than 350 jobs were created and a record number of people accessed apprenticeships after national procurement expert Fusion21 helped companies to deliver their social value targets.
New data published today by Fusion21 also reveals more than 2,000 people were able to access crucial training courses.
Sarah Maguire
Based in Knowsley in Merseyside and
Continue reading Hundreds of jobs, apprenticeships, and crucial training opportunities created as national procurement experts Fusion21 help organisations smash social value targets
THIS year marks a significant milestone for HLM Architects as we celebrate 60 years of practice. Since our founding in 1964, HLM has built a strong reputation for design excellence and expertise, focusing on solving client’s challenges while considering the broader impact design can have on people, communities, and society.
Where it began
HLM
Continue reading HLM ARCHITECTS CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF THOUGHTFUL DESIGN
Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has been invited to join the Advisory Board of the Policy Liaison Group (PLG) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), as the sole main contractor representing the construction industry. This
Continue reading Winvic Joins the Advisory Board of the Westminster Policy Liaison Group on ESG as the Voice of Construction
SCAPE, one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, has achieved Constructing the Gold Standard verification as of 1 August 2024 – becoming one of the country’s first public sector framework providers to realise this goal.
Mark Robinson, CEO of SCAPE, with Chair of Constructing Excellence’s Gold Standard Task Force Professor David Mosey
Continue reading SCAPE achieves Gold Standard Verification through Constructing Excellence
Procurement experts Fusion21 today advised landlords “to act now” so they benefit from a fresh wave of government funding which will help to ensure their homes are part of a £1.2 billion green investment.
In May, the government published details of Wave 3 of The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) designed to reduce carbon
Continue reading Procurement experts Fusion21 advise landlords to ‘act now’ to fully utilise SHDF funding Wave 3
Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Lifts Framework worth up to £80 million over four years.
A total of 37 specialist firms – 76% being SMEs, have secured a place on the framework which is now in its fourth generation and has been designed to
Continue reading Fusion21 announces suppliers appointed to £80 million Lifts Framework
As the North West of the UK sees more regeneration and development, groups like Integritas Property Group (IPG) are offering a beacon of sustainable development in recently undeveloped cities; sharing a commitment to building communities that not only thrive in the present but also for generations to come, instilling a sense of confidence in
Continue reading Sustainable and Social Impact of Ethical Development
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Lincolnshire County Council (LLC) needed to improve and expedite its operational and financial highways management processes, from initial defect reporting through to completion confirmation of the final repair. Over five years, the council saved more than £1.5m after using Confirm to replace old office systems. The council also saved more than £3m of
Continue reading Lincolnshire County Council streamlines both long and short-term highways maintenance with Confirm enquiry forms
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