Members' Insights
 

Keep up with the latest real estate insights, news and trends from The Landsite members.

 

9th December 2021
£26m Northumberland Development Marks Esh Construction’s Largest Housing Contract
Esh Construction is set to break ground in the new year on a £26m scheme that will bring 185 new homes to Amble in Northumberland.
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2nd December 2021
Joining the Dots for a Better Built Environment: The Offsite Alliance and Building People Announce Partnership
Building People and the Offsite Alliance have joined forces to increase diversity in the construction sector, particularly offsite construction.
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26th October 2021
Built Environment Change Makers Appointed to Help Shape the Future of Construction
A group of 12 young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to make sure the voices of the next generation are heard in creating an inclusive industry that is fit for the future.
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21st October 2021
Construction Industry Recruitment: Attracting and Retaining New Talent
The construction industry has adapted well throughout the last two years, but it’s still sometimes a problem to find new recruits.
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7th October 2021
Addressing the Building and Construction Climate Challenge Sustainable Project Funding
It’s common knowledge that the building and construction industry is a major carbon emissions contributor.
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1st October 2021
Constructive Voices Podcast- How Women Can Create Sustainable Change
In episode 13 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald interviews two women who are leading lights when it comes to creating sustainable change within the construction industry.
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20th September 2021
Ailing UK Infrastructure Forces a Quarter of Offices and Facilities to Close or Relocate in the UK
New research by leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has revealed that ailing UK infrastructure has led to almost a quarter of middle market businesses closing offices and facilities or relocating in the past three years. 
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9th September 2021
Can the Construction Industry Afford to Make Redundancies?
The last 18 months have been a considerable challenge for the construction industry, with restrictions leading to reduced productivity, delays and fewer projects. 
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2nd August 2021
Met Office Amber Warning Raises Concerns Over Buildings Overheating
Following last week’s Met Office amber extreme heat warning, a polymer specialist has warned current sustainable design must mitigate overheating in buildings as heat waves become more prevalent.
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26th July 2021
The Funding That Construction Companies May Be Missing
With ambitious housebuilding targets remaining in place despite the economic disruption and a growing focus on sustainability, construction firms can set themselves up for success by taking advantage of the full range of support available
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23rd June 2021
‘Use It or Lose It’ Proposed Legislation Set to Bottleneck Housebuilding Industry
Housebuilders will be stripped of planning permission if site development does not commence within 18 months after planning is ‘green-lit’, 
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11th June 2021
Construction Activity Falls for the First Time in 2021
Construction activity falls for the first time in 2021 with inflation worries impacting new work
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