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‘That’s our job’: Homes England chief on MMC investment risks

Homes England chief executive Peter Denton has defended a doomed £60m investment into failed modular builder Ilke Homes, saying it is his agency's job to take financial risks. Speaking to Construction News after a...
10th April 2024

Vistry strikes deal with Homes England for 1,000 units

Partnership housing specialist Vistry has struck a deal with Government body Homes England to build 1,000 units on two sites in Birmingham and Northamptonshire. In Birmingham, Vistry has sealed the deal to deliver the regeneration of...
10th April 2024

Glidevale Protect Publishes Key EPDs

Leading UK building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has published third party, independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for three of its construction wall membranes to assist specifiers by...
10th April 2024

SMARTPLY OSB - the perfect blend of sustainability and buildability

Modern construction requires materials that respond to ever growing demands in terms of versatility, sustainability, performance and much more. SMARTPLY, a highly engineered OSB wood-based panel, is one such product that not only meets...
9th April 2024

Timber firm takes space at £220m business park

A manufacturer of structural timber components has taken 110,000 sq ft of industrial space at the £220m Botany Bay Business Park in Chorley. James Donaldson has signed a lease for Unit F&G, meaning the company is able to retain...
9th April 2024