Industry News

Rachel Reeves’ planning reforms lay good foundations

Will the government’s plans to “get Britain building again” work?

General Election 2024: What do the manifestos say about the housing crisis?

Dr Anandadeep Mandal takes us through what the main parties' manifestos say about housing, from building to owning, and renting.

The Potential Impact of the General Election on the UK Housing Market.

Despite the upcoming general election, the UK housing market is poised for a robust summer, showing resilience and stability in the face of political changes.

New Government consultation: ‘An Accelerated Planning System’

On 6th March 2024, the Government published a consultation outlining its proposals for an “accelerated” planning service for major commercial applications, including introducing a 10 week time limit on decision making.

Planning permissions for new homes reach new low

The number of planning approvals for new house-building sites reached its lowest on record in 2023, builders report.

What does the Spring Budget 2024 mean for the housing market?

It was a disappointing Budget for anyone hoping for measures to help home buyers and mortgage borrowers but tax changes announced could have a small impact.

Vectorworks explores the top construction technology trends of 2024

In this article, PBC Today and Vectorworks explore the top construction technology trends expected to take 2024 by storm and delve into how Vectorworks utilises this technology to make the design process more intuitive for architects and designers

Government warned of looming building-control collapse

A significant number of councils will stop offering building-control services from April unless the deadline to prove professional competence is extended, the head of the service has warned the government.

Bank Rate holds at 5.25%, so when will rates drop?

The Bank Rate has remained unchanged for the fourth time in a row since it was raised from 5% to 5.25% in August 2023. Rate cuts aren’t expected until later in the year but mortgage costs have still been falling.

These planning reforms are coming in 2024

The government has proposed a raft of new planning reforms — here's what self builders and renovators need to know

How Renewable Energy Is Changing The Construction Industry.

The world stands at a unique and hugely pivotal moment. As we finally begin to face up to the possibility of an environmental catastrophe, our focus has shifted dramatically towards renewable energy sources and how their use might help to reverse the effects of climate change.

What’s the difference between green and sustainable buildings?

As conversations around climate change and sustainability have become the “in vogue” thing to talk about, the terms green and sustainable have become interchangeable.