Tag: Housing
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3 reasons multifamily housing should go geothermal
The United States has a profound housing problem. Too many people need more affordable housing, and demand outpaces supply by up to seven million homes. It’s an enormous problem that won’t be overcome by single-family construction alone. As a result, multifamily housing solutions are surging in popularity. After a downturn in 2024, the National Association…
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The end of leaseholds? Government pushes major housing reform
The Government has announced sweeping changes to homeownership, taking a step toward banning new leaseholds in England and Wales. The move, aimed at replacing the controversial system with commonhold ownership, promises to give homeowners greater control over their properties while addressing mounting complaints over spiraling service charges. These reforms could transform the way people manage…
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Social landlord did not repair roof because ‘quotes were too high’
Richard Blakeway, Housing Ombudsman, commented on the cases highlighted in the report: “We now know that Awaab’s Law will apply to social landlords responding to damp and mould from October 2025. The sector has seven months left to mobilise, and we know many landlords are doing so. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Is the Building Safety Act slowing down Labour’s housing targets?
However, while rightly seeking to ensure parties take responsibility for their roles in construction projects, the industry is facing frustrations with the resourcing and capacity of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), which is inevitably slowing down higher-risk building (HRB) projects and will have a knock-on effect for hitting government housing targets if not resolved quickly.…
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Hundreds of incorrect asbestos records found at housing association
Sadly, it’s not uncommon to hear of poor information management leading to this and similar disasters. I have worked in the field of infrastructure and built environment asset management for nearly 40 years, and data has also been the Achilles heel of asset-intensive organisations. 40 years ago, paper-based system may have been swapped out with…
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Navigating fire safety challenges in social housing: a critical examination
Anthony Walker looks at the fire safety issues facing landlords in the social housing sector. Many landlords are grappling with a backlog of remedial actions (Image: Dreamstime) The landscape of fire safety in social housing is undergoing significant scrutiny, with recent regulatory notices issued by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) highlighting the pressing challenges…
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Government’s ‘grey belt’ housing plan branded ‘ineffective’ by Lords Committee
The Government’s controversial ‘grey belt’ housing policy is unlikely to have any meaningful impact on boosting housebuilding numbers, according to a damning report by the House of Lords Built Environment Committee. The policy, first introduced in the draft National Planning Policy Framework in July 2024, aimed to unlock land on the fringes of existing communities…
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Long Beach & Partners Plan Affordable Housing Project
City of Long Beach, New Philly AME Church, and LOGOS Development Work Toward Transforming Former Building into Vital Affordable Housing. The City of Long Beach, New Philly AME Church and LOGOS Development, are in discussions regarding a critical agreement aimed at bringing much-needed affordable housing to the local community. The project proposes transforming a separate, unused…
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CIOB training partner plays key role in Coventry housing decarbonisation plan
Launched in 2022, the One Coventry Plan is a vision for the city around tackling inequality, economic prosperity and climate change. It also sits at the heart of the council’s net zero strategy. Now in Wave 2, the £67.6m programme is partly funded by the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). View the original article and…
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Miller Architects & Builders Respond to Housing Needs in Northern Minnesota
Warroad, MN – Miller Architects & Builders proudly announces the completion of both Icon I Apartments and Icon II Apartments in Warroad, MN. These projects address the region’s housing shortage by offering the growing community modern, family-friendly housing options. Icon I Apartments offers a three-story building with 65 residential units, including studios and one and…