Housing jobs workers look set to be busier in the near future as confidence begins to return to the sector in the aftermath of the global economic downturn.
That is the suggestion of Steve Turner, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation (HBF), who believes that even though several hurdles to constructing new homes remain in the market, some encouraging signs for the future are also present.
Mr Turner explaine...
A professional in the housing jobs industry believes that the government could go about tackling the shortage of homes across the UK by bringing empty properties back into use.
In the aftermath of the global economic downturn, many regions in Britain are suffering from a lack of affordable housing.
However, according to David Ireland, chief executive at Empty Homes, this issue could be combated if the Conservative-Liberal D...
Housing jobs professionals are set to join forces with the government in order to help the UK's construction industry become a greener enterprise in the coming years.
In a speech given today (June 22nd), business minister Mark Prisk stated that the Conservative-Liberal Democrat alliance is eager to work alongside the industry as both parties seek to decarbonise the sector completely before 2050.
Mr Prisk pledged that th...
Professionals in housing jobs have finalised work on a £3.6 million scheme in the north of England.
Some 28 new affordable homes have been constructed in the rural village of Millhouse Green in Barnsley - with another six set to be completed in the coming weeks - thanks to an initiative involving the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).
Working alongside the Equity Housing Group and Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Counci...
Housing jobs professionals in Norfolk could be set to see their opportunities increase as a result of a new strategy that has been unveiled in King's Lynn.
A consultation by the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk revealed that there is going to be a new focus on providing enough affordable housing for the area's people.
Key Rural Service Centres are to be identified for the regeneration of the region, with local scale developments to be centred in these...