Tag: Homebuilding
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LBA & BTF Launch Study to Empower Future Homebuilding Workforce
The homebuilding industry faces a challenge: building more homes and ensuring they are affordable and of the highest quality. To accomplish that goal, the builders are committed to continually enhancing the efficiency and quality of the homebuilding process. The Blueprint for Upskilling the Homebuilding Workforce study was carried out by Building Talent Foundation (BTF) with guidance from the Leading Builders…
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What is Passivhaus certification? | Homebuilding
If you’re building a new home or looking to retrofit an existing property there are lots of good reasons to consider targeting Passivhaus standards. Not only are you getting a much better quality of building but it will be more comfortable, healthy and energy efficient. The heating bills will be low and it will be…
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VELFAC | Homebuilding
Creating your dream home requires careful attention to detail, and VELFAC windows and doors offer the perfect combination of style, performance and durability. Designed for self builders and renovators, our high-performance composite windows feature a warm, natural wood interior and a sleek, low-maintenance aluminium exterior — blending Scandinavian design with exceptional energy efficiency. With our…
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Increase homebuilding target to 4m over next decade, CLC co-chair tells MPs
The government should go beyond its 1.5 million new homes target and aim for four million units within the next decade, the co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has told MPs. Mark Reynolds made the suggestion during a Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee evidence session with industry experts on construction’s capacity to meet…
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Introducing Homebuilding & Renovating Premium — subscribe from just £1
Homebuilding & Renovating has been helping self builders and renovators create their dream homes since 1990 and we know that expert advice is invaluable when building your own home or improving your existing property. With this in mind, we’ve launched Homebuilding & Renovating Premium to provide you with an unrivalled opportunity to access even more…
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The Homebuilding & Renovating Suppliers Directory
Welcome to the Homebuilding & Renovating Suppliers Directory — a dedicated list of the self build and renovation suppliers, services and products you may need for your building project. From finding specialist site insurance to specifying bespoke glazing, planning a kitchen to buying flooring, procuring a timber frame to sourcing a woodburning stove, we’ve got…
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Opoplan Introduces Generative AI Tools for Home-Building
Opoplan introduces its suite of generative AI architectural tools for builders and real estate brokers. The initiative intends to bridge the technological gap in custom home planning and building. The tools introduced by the company also aim to reduce the overdependence on manual efforts and limited design options when it comes to lot analysis, design…