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3D-Printed Neighborhoods: Mass Production for Affordable Housing

The Constructor

3D-printed neighborhoods represent a revolutionary approach to housing construction, using large-scale additive manufacturing technology to rapidly produce durable, sustainable homes at a fraction of traditional costs. As affordable housing shortages intensify globally, 3D printing is […]

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House builders offer £100m to drop competition probe

Construction Enquirer

Seven house builders have offered to pay a total of £100m following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority. The seven – Barratt Redrow, Bellway, Berkeley Group, Bloor Homes, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry – have now agreed to pay £100m which will go towards affordable housing programmes. ” .

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New £16bn National Housing Bank to drive 500k new builds

Construction Enquirer

A new government-backed National Housing Bank could unlock £53bn of private investment and drive the construction of over 500,000 new homes. The publicly-owned bank will be a subsidiary Homes England and comes armed with £16bn in financial firepower to galvanise house building. million homes.

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Buyers see recovery in house building sector

Construction Enquirer

Construction buyers have reported a return to growth in the house building sector for the first time since last September. House building expanded with a score of 50.7 “On a brighter note, house building was the best-performing area of the construction sector. in June the index was up from 47.9

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The Ultimate Free Guide to Construction Project Management Software

Spreadsheets and in-house tools can no longer manage the sophistication and the demand for data of modern construction. Our free buyer’s guide will help you identify what construction software you need and the key features you should be looking for.

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Micro-Housing: A Revolutionary Approach to Urban Living

The Constructor

Micro-housing is a revolutionary approach to urban living, designed to maximize functionality within minimal square footage. These innovative dwellings combine ingenious design, transformable elements, and cutting-edge technology to create comfortable homes in footprints as small as 150-400 square feet.

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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. What is Passive House?

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