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The Building Safety Levy comes into operation in England on 1 October 2026, introducing a new charge on certain developments that create new homes.
28 Sep 2026 Industry News

Building Safety Levy Comes Into Force on 1 October

The Building Safety Levy comes into operation in England on 1 October 2026, introducing a new charge on…

new homes
22 Sep 2026 Industry News

Government Housebuilding Target Remains Out of Reach as Housing Starts Rise

The Government remains off track to deliver its target of 1.5 million homes in England by the end…

500 million bricks sat unused
15 Sep 2026 Industry News

500 Million Bricks Lie Unused, Gmb Warns

A whopping 500 million bricks, enough to build 50,000 homes, sit unused, according to the UK’s largest brick…

Building Safety Levy
1 Sep 2026 Industry News

Building Safety Levy could make more sites unviable, nine in 10 SME builders warn

More than nine in 10 SME housebuilders believe the new Building Safety Levy will make developments financially unviable,…

PlanningMapsUK
30 Aug 2026 Industry News

PlanningMapsUK platform streamlines planning applications for professionals

PlanningMapsUK has launched a new online mapping platform designed to make it easier for architects, designers, planning consultants and…

18 Aug 2026 Industry News

Almost 60% of Tradespeople Say Their Work Has Been Disrupted by Extreme Heat

Almost 60% of tradespeople say their work has been disrupted by extreme heat, a new survey from Rhino…

15 Aug 2026 Industry News

Structural Timber Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced

The finalists for the 2026 Structural Timber Awards have been announced, with projects, businesses and individuals from across…

11 Aug 2026 Industry News

NaCSBA’s Custom and Self Build Conference Returns for 2026

NaCSBA is set to bring together key figures from across the UK’s custom and self build sector for…

7 Aug 2026 Industry News

Just 14% of England’s Waterways in Good Health

Just 14.3% of England’s waterways, including rivers, lakes and estuaries, have achieved good ecological status, according to the…

30 Jul 2026 Industry News

Construction Industry Urged to Prepare for Growing Threat of Extreme Threat On-Site

The UK construction sector must take urgent action to address the growing threat of extreme heat on site,…

27 Jul 2026 Industry News

Welsh Housebuilding Rises by 11% but Remains Well Below Housing Need

Welsh housebuilding figures increased by 11% in 2025/26, according to the latest Welsh Government housebuilding figures. However, delivery…

17 Jul 2026 Industry News

Housing Starts Fall 34% as Market Slowdown Continues

The latest Glenigan data paints a challenging picture for the UK housebuilding market, with private housing starts falling…

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