Latest News Tue, Mar 22, 2016 5:34 PM
In response to the speech given by the Queen at today’s State Opening of Parliament, the Build Show welcomes the announcements of reform and new legislation that will help the housebuilding sector to grow.
The Queen announced a number of measures that will benefit the industry including: a reform to the planning system supporting small housebuilding firms, new legislation to sell high-value government land for development, a continued promotion of the Help to Buy and Right to Buy schemes and a pledge to increase the number of apprenticeship places to two million by the end of parliament.
A crucial announcement to highlight is the change in Zero Carbon Homes, whereby the government is introducing ‘Allowable Solutions’ that will support small housebuilding firms that struggle to meet the ever-increasing environmental standards. The changes are designed to encourage the acceleration of housebuilding across the country by recognising the difficulty in building to the new level five standards for firms that lack large capital backing.
Paul Godwin, Managing Director of the Build Show, commented: “The Queen made some significant announcements that are a real encouragement to the sector. We are pleased that small housebuilding firms in particular will be supported and given a fair chance to grow and develop through the easing of planning regulations and the release of more land for development.
“Also the Queen’s pledge to increase the number of apprenticeships is a welcomed commitment that will help address skills shortages and enable the industry to flourish in the years to come.”
Brought to market by the organisers of the award winning FIT Show (Fabricator Installer Trade Show), the Build Show will take place at the Birmingham NEC from Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th April 2015, providing a wealth of business development and networking opportunities.
For more information please visit www.buildshow.co.uk
Featured News
The nima Virtual Conference 2025 on Thursday 6 November is set to redefine how sector...
Part of an international supply chain and logistics business, a vast warehouse in the...
BUILDING PRODUCT LIBRARY - LATEST BROCHURES
Pump Technology Prod...
By Pump Technology Ltd
Our product range at...
By Premier Loft Ladders...
Proctor Air
By A Proctor Group Ltd.
Your Specialist Part...
By RMD Profiles Ltd
PVC-U System Fully R...
By Epwin window systems...
BUILDING PRODUCT DIRECTORY - LATEST PRODUCTS
The Supreme heavy-duty loft ladder is supplied as a ready to fit unit. It is manufactured from high...
The Elite heavy-duty loft ladder...The Elite heavy duty concertina loft ladder is supplied without a...
The Elite heavy-duty loft ladder...The Elite heavy duty concertina loft ladder is supplied without a...
CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS - LATEST VIDEOS
Proctor Air® is an air and vapour permeable, highly water resistant roofing underlay. Its...
In this video, we explore how blue roofs are transforming urban landscapes by helping to mitigate...
At RMD Profiles, we’re more than just metal decking. From supply-only solutions to full design and...