Tag: Housing
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New Housing Secretary continues pledge to ‘build baby build’
Britain’s new Housing Secretary has pledged to accelerate housebuilding as Labour ramps up efforts to tackle the housing crisis. Steve Reed, who stepped into the role after Angela Rayner’s resignation, has adopted her well-known slogan, “build, baby build,” to signal continuity and urgency. He told officials he would “pull every lever” build homes and deliver…
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How sewers are flushing Britain’s housing plans down the drain
Almost 30,000 new homes across the UK are currently stalled because of concerns about sewer and wastewater capacity, including 7,000 affordable homes. Developers have paid £2.3 billion to water companies since 2020 to fund infrastructure upgrades, yet planning permissions are still being delayed. According to the Home Builders Federation (HBF), the disconnect between councils, water…
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C.W. Driver Opens Two Student Housing Buildings at CSUN
C.W. Driver Companies, a premier California builder specializing in educational facilities, celebrated the completion of two new student housing buildings at California State University Northridge (CSUN). The $56M project is comprised of Joshua Tree Hall and Hibiscus Hall, which collectively bring 198 beds within dual occupancy rooms alongside administrative, community, and multipurpose space to enhance…
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U.S. Construction Spending Slips in June as Housing, Office Projects Decline
U.S. construction spending fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2.13 trillion in June 2025, down 0.4% from May, according to Interact Analysis. Declines in private residential and commercial work outweighed gains in public infrastructure. Private residential construction dropped 0.7% to $883 billion, while office projects fell 1.4% to $86.8 billion. Manufacturing spending edged…
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Video | Electricity towers dismantled ahead of housing development
Electricity distributor UK Power Networks has dismantled three electricity towers in Mid Sussex to allow for the construction of a new residential development and community infrastructure north of Burgess Hill. Overhead electricity lines and towers by the A2300 were replaced with 1km of underground cables. Another tower is scheduled for removal from the local electricity…
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Kolbe Builds Workforce Housing Units in Wausau, WI
A new multifamily, workforce housing development by Kolbe Windows & Doors will bring 102 new, affordably priced rental units to Wausau, Wisconsin. Named Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th, Kolbe, its building partners and invited guests celebrated a construction milestone on Aug. 6 with the “topping off” of its first building to be fully enclosed. The…
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The Greying of the Suburbs: Why Local Governments Must Act Now on Senior Housing
When one thinks of the suburban communities around Chicago, it’s natural to imagine young families, Little League games, and cul-de-sac barbecues. These images reflect the post-war boom that fueled the growth of collar counties like DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake and Will. But today, a quieter, yet powerful shift is underway. And it is one that’s…
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Housing experts warn training gaps could hinder Procurement Act adoption
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Tarryn Kerr, managing director of procurement services at Commercial Services Group, said: “With housing shortages, and increasing supply chain pressures presenting an ongoing concern across the UK, it’s more important than ever that the housing sector can work effectively and efficiently. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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BDB Expands, Transforms Berkeley Building into Housing
Following its successful streak of building projects in the Eastern United States, BDB Construction Enterprise has executed a high-profile residential renovation project in Berkeley, California, to reinvent an existing student housing complex. This success marks the first foray by the New York City-based contractor into construction work on the West Coast. Led by Tallal Bhutta, founder and…
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Gilbane to develop $1B affordable housing job
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Calvert Square and Young Terrace redevelopmentValue: $1 billionLocation: Norfolk, VirginiaClient: City of Norfolk, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Providence, Rhode Island-based Gilbane Development Co. has snared the lead development role for the $1 billion Calvert Square…