Clampdown threatens 13% hike in labour costs
Government determined to force through plan to put all construction workers on PAYE system
A game of risk
Housing minister John Healey says the government is looking at a different kind of housebuilding model (17 July, page 12), "less development-based, and almost …
First timers need savings help
Almost 80% of Britons believe the government should encourage first-time homebuyers to start saving regularly by establishing a national deposit savings scheme…
People with electrician training 'may be working on smaller houses'
People with electrician training may find that they are fitting out smaller homes in future. This is because, according to the Home Builders Federation (HBF),…
Review team to help get planning process ready for economic upturn announced by Minister
Experts from business, the public and third sectors have been chosen to help review the planning application process to make sure it is ready to support sustai…
Builders urge lenders to ease criteria
Homebuilders have called on banks and building societies to ease criteria on mortgages for new-build properties.
Social housing swallows infrastructure spend
As the government prioritises its spending, across the country infrastructure schemes are being put on hold as the dwindling pot is shifted into social housing…
Tories tell councils: hold build plans until election
04/09/2009 | By Crispin Dowler The Conservative shadow communities secretary has advised councils to put off controversial housing developments and policy dec…
Going public for business opportunities
In these straitened economic times, Ian Bradley shares his thoughts on the significant opportunities for the building-services industry. Hugh Pym, the BBC?s c…
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