Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor, reviews the first crop of New Year construction news, including Cameron’s pledge to build 10k new homes on public land in 2016.

Michael White, Business Development Director of Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS) addresses the lack of Government initiatives to prevent flooding.

Howard Chapman reviews the first annual Jewson Live event, which provided an opportunity to learn more about how Jewson supports young people from the Street League Academy.

Howard Chapman reviews the first annual Jewson Live event, which provided an opportunity to learn more about how Jewson supports young people from the Street League Academy.

Darren Lester, the founder of SpecifiedBy, outlines five considerations for self-builders, who are looking to keep their project as cheap as possible.

In the light of the UK’s commitment to do more to promote cleaner energy and sustainable buildings, the proposed renewables VAT price hike should be challenged.

What’s new in Building also includes latest on construction growth, proposed renewables VAT hike and London property price plunge.

REHAU Product Manager Malcolm Taylor discusses the growing interest in the Passivhaus sector.

The Government wants to allow some ‘Starter Homes’ to be constructed on green belt land on the the outskirts of cities. Our Editor, Howard, invites your comments on these plans.

Construction industry surveys have called for more renewable energy spend during the infrastructure boom. Howard finds out more…