Tag: Expected
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Swift bricks now expected in all new homes
If you’re planning to build a new home, there’s a small but important feature you need to know about: swift bricks. These specially designed bricks provide nesting space for declining bird species like swifts, and new government guidance now expects them in all new homes. Understanding how this policy works, how it could affect your…
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Are Seattle Home Prices Expected to Keep Rising in 2026?
Seattle’s housing market often sparks debate, especially as 2026 approaches and buyers wonder if prices will climb again. After several years of sharp increases followed by slower growth, the market now shows signs of steadier movement. Experts expect Seattle home prices to rise modestly in 2026, likely between 2% and 4%, rather than the rapid…
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Heat pumps in new homes use far less energy than expected
One of the UK’s first real-world trials of all-electric new builds has found that homes fitted with air-source heat pumps and solar panels are using dramatically less electricity than expected. The homes recorded annual energy use between 40% and 67% lower than the UK average, with peak demand also coming in far below predicted levels.…
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Interim chief construction adviser appointment ‘expected’ this month
However, Paul Morrell, who held this post from its creation until 2012, told CM last year that the position recommended by the Grenfell Inquiry is very different from the role he had and sounded “much more like [the role] carried out by the Building Regulations Advisory Committee”. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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FAYAT–LeeBoy Deal Moves Forward, Closing Expected by End of 2025
The FAYAT Group’s acquisition of U.S.-based roadbuilding equipment manufacturer LeeBoy is progressing on schedule, with closing expected by the fourth quarter of 2025. The deal remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, including HSR clearance. First announced in June, the agreement marks a significant move in FAYAT’s broader North American expansion strategy. LeeBoy is best known…
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Does Your Project Deliver the Expected Value?
“People come together on AEC projects as strangers. Too often leave as enemies.” That’s a quote from Sutter Health‘s lean project delivery manifesto. Imagine a project in which the owner expected financial predictability and reliability in project execution, but the project cost more than planned. The users were not happy either; they felt the facilities…
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Construction of Healthcare Facilities Expected to Surge in 2025 and 2026
As the demand for modernized and expanded infrastructure surges, one sector stands out with unprecedented momentum: healthcare facilities. Healthcare facilities are critical components of the nation’s infrastructure and from what can be seen in planning documents, it appears that almost every state and/or region in America is evaluating some type of healthcare-related upgrade. The obvious…