Darren Lester, the founder of SpecifiedBy, outlines five considerations for self-builders, who are looking to keep their project as cheap as possible.

In the light of the UK’s commitment to do more to promote cleaner energy and sustainable buildings, the proposed renewables VAT price hike should be challenged.

What’s new in Building also includes latest on construction growth, proposed renewables VAT hike and London property price plunge.

REHAU Product Manager Malcolm Taylor discusses the growing interest in the Passivhaus sector.

The Government wants to allow some ‘Starter Homes’ to be constructed on green belt land on the the outskirts of cities. Our Editor, Howard, invites your comments on these plans.

Construction industry surveys have called for more renewable energy spend during the infrastructure boom. Howard finds out more…

Two monumental skyscrapers and news of the world’s oldest office project – Buildingtalk’s Editor, Howard Chapman, reviews some of this week’s best industry Tweets…

Two monumental skyscrapers and news of the world’s oldest office project – Buildingtalk’s Editor, Howard Chapman, reviews some of this week’s best industry Tweets…

Latest on Government timber procurement policy including BREEAM and FSC certification

Buildingtalk’s Editor, Howard Chapman, reports on the prestigious Offsite Construction Awards that are helping promote the best in precision building.