Housebuilding Slump Drags Down UK Construction Activity
A ongoing drop in housebuilding activity slowed overall UK construction performance in October, according to industry reports.
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A ongoing drop in housebuilding activity slowed overall UK construction performance in October, according to industry reports.
Adur District Council faces a 60% cost rise on a Southwick housing project due to main contractor insolvency and uncovered building defects.
Avant Homes Scotland plans 169 new homes at Blindwells, East Lothian, expanding its £91.5m development footprint near Tranent.
Keepmoat invests £20 million to regenerate Grimsby's historic Alexandra Dock, creating a mix of homes and apartments named Alexandra Wharf.
How modern insulation standards are shifting heating design in UK new builds toward flexible electric fires and secondary localized heating solutions.
Dimplex highlights how evolving building regulations and homeowner demands are accelerating the adoption of advanced electric heating in modern housing.
Insulation specialist Actis welcomes £1 billion for social housing but warns energy efficiency goals will fail without urgent trade workforce training.
East Midlands construction project starts dropped to £1.08bn in late 2026, though a strong utility and housing planning pipeline offers medium-term hope.
David Wilson Homes wins planning approval for 120 green-focused homes in Hatfield, bringing new site work and local supply demand to Hertfordshire.
Housebuilders face changes as energy performance assessments shift from SAP to the new Home Energy Model under the Future Homes Standard.
Developers must navigate brick slip system variations to ensure passive fire safety and cavity barrier compliance on modern residential builds.
London project starts dropped to £2.98bn amid a steep annual decline, though planning approvals for major residential and office sites remain robust.
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