Lhoopa’s Post

In this article, Dr. Parisa Ziaesaeidi discusses how prefabricated housing and "missing middle" developments can help Australia meet its ambitious target of building 1.2 million homes in the next five years. By focusing on medium-density housing types and leveraging efficient construction methods, the National Housing Accord aims to address the housing crisis while improving existing neighbourhoods. #debuiltproperty #designandbuild #thedebuiltdebrief #propertysector #riskminimisation #propertyfinance #constructionfinance https://lnkd.in/e8mi4Xra

In this article, Parisa Ziaesaeidi discusses how prefabricated housing and "missing middle" developments can help Australia meet its ambitious target of building 1.2 million homes in the next five years. By focusing on medium-density housing types and leveraging efficient construction methods, the National Housing Accord aims to address the housing crisis while improving existing neighbourhoods. #debuiltproperty #designandbuild #thedebuiltdebrief #propertysector #riskminimisation #propertyfinance #constructionfinance https://lnkd.in/gbFZy7h7

"When we asked respondents about the barriers they faced in using MMC, predictably, supplier vulnerability was noted as the most significant to scaling up MMC delivery, with housing associations worried that a manufacturer could go into administration while the homes are being built or before they’ve been installed, for example." "Looking forward five years to 2028, survey respondents have planned over 30,000 MMC homes. However, based on current delivery rates, we found that this number could be closer to between 66,000 and 107,000, and ultimately, where we fall within that range will depend on market conditions and government support." #construction #housing In Housing Today, director at Building Better, Trina Chakravarti, discusses how the National Housing Federation and Building Better have surveyed housing associations, the purpose of the data-gathering, the key results and the use of modern construction methods for new homes. https://lnkd.in/eVTcpN7A

What is Takt Planning and how can it benefit the construction industry's transformation to modular construction? Check out our most recent publication by Roger Nelson, PE, PSP to learn more about this innovative way to plan and schedule your next construction project.

🏗️ Apex October Development Update 🏗️ Residential Growth Certificates of Occupancy issued: 76 Units currently under construction: 3,882 Commercial Development Total square footage under construction: 3.39M SF New square footage completed in October: 19,826 SF Apex is booming with residential and commercial projects, reflecting the area’s rapid growth and increasing demand. Stay tuned as these numbers continue to climb! 📈 #ApexGrowth #DevelopmentUpdate #RealEstateTrends #CommercialRealEstate

CIL PAYMENT UPDATES!! In October, Cornwall Council transferred over £430,000 in CIL Neighbourhood payments to local councils, bringing the total distributed since January 2019 to nearly £4 million. These payments, made each April and October, go automatically to any local council where CIL-liable development has begun, with 15% of CIL funds passed on (or 25% for councils with a fully adopted Neighbourhood Development Plan). Value Zone 5 parishes, which don’t pay CIL on residential development, still receive a Neighbourhood-style payment from the Strategic CIL fund. Funds must be spent within five years, with councils providing an annual report on amounts received, spent, and remaining. Cornwall Council received 94 Expressions of Interest for the CIL Fund this year, with 38 invited to submit full applications by September 13. These applications are currently being assessed, and successful projects are expected to be announced before Christmas. Funding will support infrastructure projects that mitigate development impacts or enable new development. A list of funded projects will be posted on the Cornwall Council website in the New Year, with applicants notified directly. The next CIL Fund launch is planned after the May 2025 local elections; for updates, visit www.cornwall.gov.uk/cil. 01736 448500 📞 office@cornwallplanninggroup.co.uk Chartered Building Engineer Practice / Architecture / Planning / Building Regulations / New Build Warranty #cil #communityinfrastructurelevy #cornwallcouncil #cornwallplanninggroup #cornwall #planning #architecture #cornwallplanning #freeconsultation #localbusiness #buildingregulations #cornwallarchitecture #cornishbusiness #architecture #architectural #architecture #design

The State of MMC Delivery in Social Housing survey by the National Housing Federation and Building Better reveals 96% of housing associations in England support Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), citing benefits such as: ✅ Meeting regulations ✅ Improved sustainability ✅ Reducing residents' energy bills The survey also revealed the barriers for housing associations to using MMC. Discover our thoughts on the insights revealed, in our blog: https://lnkd.in/d3-E3eJT

The Government recently made some changes to the planning system with the aim of increasing the number of new houses being built. Despite these efforts, the latest figures indicate significant challenges ahead. Data from the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reveals that 229,700 new homes were completed in the twelve months leading up to June 2024. This number has remained relatively unchanged at around 230,000 since the end of 2023. The overall trend in residential development is not promising. According to the ONS construction output measure, there was a decrease of more than 15% compared to 2019’s level in May 2024. Additionally, the number of new housing starts is dropping at a concerning rate. The National House-Building Council (NHBC) reports that annualised starts have fallen by 55% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024. Learn more:

"The private sector tends to react more quickly to changing market conditions than the public sector (development entities) with the more immediate commercial pressures inherent in their specific business model having a major influence." "Historically, and particularly for housing associations, there has been a tendency to try and build internal capacity in all of the elements of development delivery, including development management, construction management and sales and marketing." #housing In Housing Today, Richard Jones who is a partner at Arcadis, discusses the challenges and key improvements facing the residential sector. https://lnkd.in/eYH6WZMq

Mixed-use projects with high-rise apartment living and lower level urban activation have become the development theme for future Perth, with a new proposal reported on an almost weekly basis! There are literally 10’s of 1,000’s of new apartments on the drawing board and at varying stages of development approval. With the state government having the power to approve these developments, and a housing crisis, it has been long while since approval has been denied. The question becomes, “When will these developments be built?” as the constrained construction sector plays catch-up to all the languishing incentivised new home builds, along with significant private development and government infrastructure construction. https://lnkd.in/gJRvqCyx