Tag: Crisis
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New measures announced to tackle London’s housing crisis
Emergency interventions to unlock housebuilding in the capital have been set out by the housing secretary and mayor of London. The measures, which are subject to consultation, aim to fast-track the planning process for sites with at least 20% affordable housing. According to a government statement, the proposed measures will “tackle squeezed viability, including the…
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Can prefabricated homes solve the UK housing crisis?
The UK is facing a housing crisis, with a government target to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029. Traditional construction is struggling to keep up due to rising material costs, labour shortages, and slow planning approvals. Prefabricated homes are being promoted as a potential solution. Advocates argue they can build homes faster, with higher quality…
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How blue roofs can help construction mitigate the UK’s water crisis
Unlike conventional roofs that drain water quickly, blue roofs slow stormwater runoff. This means that sewer systems – many of which are overstressed and in need of repair or replacement – can receive rainwater at a reduced rate over time, rather than all at once. In this way, the likelihood of flooding is reduced, particularly…
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Construction Industry Confronts Opioid Crisis and Mental Health Challenges
The construction industry is built on the strength of materials, structures, teams and individuals. Yet even the most resilient workforces are vulnerable to the challenges of today’s world. In recent years, the rise of drug overdose deaths across the United States has reached crisis levels, with Bexar County, Texas, home to San Antonio, seeing some…
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Housing crisis at centre of Labour Conference as industry demands action
The housing crisis is set to take centre stage at the Labour Party Conference as industry leaders call for urgent government action. Developers warn that stalled approvals, rising costs, and regulatory hurdles are threatening the government’s target of 1.5 million homes. Ministers are being urged to reform planning, boost skills, and support first-time buyers to…
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As mental health crisis grows, encourage workers to ‘be the helper’
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Editor’s note: This story focuses on the topic of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Dive Brief: Anxiety and depression are…
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Leader calls construction labor crisis a ‘national security issue’
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. WASHINGTON — Shovels cannot break ground if no one’s there to hold them. Industry leaders stressed that takeaway at the Elevate 2025 conference on Sept. 4 in Washington, D.C., where George Guszcza, president and CEO of the…
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Construction Suicide Prevention Week: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Construction
The construction industry builds our communities, but too often the people doing the building are struggling in silence. September 8 – 12 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, and we’re shining a light on the darkness far too many men and women face in the industry. Construction workers face tough conditions every day — long hours,…
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Is Britain’s cement crisis about to derail homebuilding plans?
Anyone planning to build a home today is facing a difficult mix of rising costs, longer lead times and uncertainty around key materials. Cement, the backbone of foundations, walls and floors, is now at the centre of this challenge. New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows UK production has sunk to levels not…
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Behind the Build: RMH-NY Renovation Aids Families in Crisis
Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) today announced a transformative, multimillion-dollar renovation project designed to reimagine and enhance the communal spaces on the second floor of its House at 405 East 73rd Street. The project will focus on dining, kitchen, and program areas—spaces that serve as the heart of daily life for families with children facing serious illnesses.…