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Are prefabricated houses the solution to the UK’s housing crisis?

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Are prefabricated houses the solution to the UK’s housing crisis?

In 2021, residents began moving into two bottle green towers rising 135 metres above the London borough of Croydon. The south London development, comprising 546 homes, claims to be the world’s tallest residential modular building….

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What makes a great commercial fit-out?

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What makes a great commercial fit-out?

The emergence of hybrid working means that many companies are reconsidering how their offices are laid out. Whether you are opting for a 2-3 model, 50/50 or an even more flexible approach, having fewer people…

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Social housing in the UK: how developers can meet the challenge

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Social housing in the UK: how developers can meet the challenge

It is well established that the UK has a problem when it comes to building social housing. At first glance, the solution seems obvious: we simply need to create more affordable dwellings. However, the reality…

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NFC tags and PlanRadar: Using Near Field Communication to streamline projects

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NFC tags and PlanRadar: Using Near Field Communication to streamline projects

NFC tags are quickly gaining popularity in the construction and real estate industries for their ability to improve on-site information and data capture. These tags use near field communication (NFC) technology, a communication technology which…

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The benefits of smart homes for UK housebuilders

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The benefits of smart homes for UK housebuilders

Earlier this year, Plant Prefab, a US prefab construction company, reported its highest ever profit. The company’s stylish homes retail at around $600,000 and saw so much demand in 2020 that they had to turn…

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Software for housebuilders – what is it and do you need it?

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Software for housebuilders – what is it and do you need it?

What software do you use in your company? Most UK housebuilders will be accustomed with generic office programmes like Microsoft Word or Google Sheets. However, as a whole, the construction industry makes relatively little use…

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Health and Safety for housebuilders: how to meet buyers’ needs

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Health and Safety for housebuilders: how to meet buyers’ needs

Safety for construction site workers is a significant concern to industry players. The fatal injury rate in construction is four times higher than all other industries. In 2019 – 20, construction accounted for more than a…

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