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Keep up to dateLand and removal of red tape is all that鈥檚 needed
(27 April, page 13). If there were no planning restrictions and the government gave out free sites, provided funding on tap and made a commitment to modern high-rise developments, such as those in Hong Kong and Singapore, the rents it paid would deliver 10% yield for social housing.
That is a good investment for any pension fund. All they need is land and removal of red tape.
Patrick Murdock, via building.co.uk
Confidence in government scheme buoyed by lender鈥檚 move to sign up 83 housebuilders
Two staff members from The Bartlett offer their views on a recent column
The Scottish 黑洞社区 Federation welcomes a 拢100m stimulus plan from the Scottish government
The new standard is the most ambitious attempt to limit carbon emissions from buildings to date. What is behind it, and when will it start to make a difference?
ISG鈥檚 collapse was the latest in a long line of contractor failures. The industry鈥檚 low margins expose it to greater risk of corporate failure, and suck time and energy away from the push towards greater sustainability, higher standards and the delivery of much-needed built assets. It is time for change, ...
More joined-up thinking is required if the industry is to play its role in supporting mission-led government, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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