Sussex Strategy Group’s Post

Following last week’s King's Speech, and with a new government in place, our UK Managing Director, Patricia Moore, speaks to Building Magazine about the vital role the construction sector has to help deliver future growth plans across the UK. To do so, Patricia believes the industry must first tackle its capacity issues and widespread skills shortage, which will require ‘attracting different kinds of talent into the sector – both in terms of demographic and the technical skills that we need in the industry.’ Patricia said: “The biggest risk to the government’s agenda is that construction may lack the necessary capacity. What we are seeing as a business is that not only do we need more people in the sector, we need them to have a broader range of skills than ever before. For this reason, we should be just as focused on Labour’s education and training agenda as we are on headline development policy.” Read the article: https://bit.ly/46jFaTc #KingsSpeech #UKGovernment #skills #careers

Great article by Matt Dicks CIHCM definitely worth a read covering the contextual background of offsite housing development - MMC and how the housing supply potential may head next in Wales

Last chance to book onto the Connect, Collaborate, Construct Networking event being held at Brentwood Rugby Club to tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd April from 4.30-6.30pm Have a business in or associated with the construction field then this networking event is for you, since launching in January we have had over 40 businesses in the room each month. Great atmosphere as those people in the construction field get together. This event is aiming to bring those businesses together to build those important connections that could lead to collaboration and growth. So much is planned in Essex relating to construction, whether it be commercial or residential. All welcome - lets build a strong construction community within Essex and make it a go to centre for services and advice. Businesses from all corners of Essex are coming, book on via link: https://buff.ly/3xvkHgP #construction #constructionindustry #constructionequipment #constructionmaterials #constructionsector #constructionmachinery #constructionmanagement #constructionaccounting #constructionbusiness #constructionrecruitment #constructionsafety #constructionproject #constructioncompany #constructionexperts #plumbers #electricians #plasterers #groundworks #groundengineering #architects #constructionsector #estateagents #solicitors #accountants #fencingcontractors #builders #anythingconstruction #bricklayers #allaboutconstruction #Essexconstructioncompanies #essexbusinesses #brentwoodbusinessex

🏡 🏗️ Exciting developments in England's planning landscape! 📜 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) now emphasises SME-friendly initiatives like Paragraph 70, incorporating NFB's recommendations for small and medium-sized sites. Yet, defining "medium-sized" is crucial for effective implementation. 📊 Michael Gove's announcement of planning league tables and penalties, along with addressing extension of time requests, signifies a significant step forward for the industry. The NFB are looking forward to tangible improvements in the planning system! 🔨 Let's build a brighter future, one small and medium sized site at a time! By focusing on smaller development projects, we ensure that every home is crafted with care by the finest builders, fostering quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Join the NFB in championing this approach to urban development. Visit our website to read about how the NFB have succeeded with NPPF reform recommendations! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/euk8SUYt #UrbanDevelopment #Inclusive #nfb #BuildingBetterTogether #MixedTenures #builders #nppf

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK FOR TOMORROW'S CONSTRUCTION NETWORKING EVENT. Have a business in or associated with the construction industry, then this networking event is for you. Come along tomorrow afternoon from 4.30-6.30pm to Brentwood Rugby Club, Brentwood This networking event launched in January and since then there has been a buzz in the air each month, so many businesses are coming along all associated with construction or those businesses affiliated with it. We are creating a community of construction professionals who want to meet others working in the Built Environment, with a view to learning about industry activity and making new professional connections, with no pressure. The group meets monthly with a view to exchanging information, developing professional and social contacts, and supporting each other in pursuit of opportunities for collaboration and new business. All welcome - lets build a strong construction community within Essex and make it a go to centre for services and advice. Businesses from all corners of Essex are coming, book on via link: https://buff.ly/4belzVV #construction #constructionindustry #constructionequipment #constructionmaterials #constructionsector #constructionmachinery #constructionmanagement #constructionaccounting #constructionbusiness #constructionrecruitment #constructionsafety #constructionproject #constructioncompany #constructionexperts #plumbers #electricians #plasterers #groundworks #groundengineering #architects #constructionsector #estateagents #solicitors #accountants #fencingcontractors #builders #anythingconstruction #bricklayers #allaboutconstruction #Essexconstructioncompanies #essexbusinesses #brentwoodbusinessex

Some positive short term news for Southampton, but the sheer volume of councils up and down the country applying for capitilisation directives in desperate bids to avoid bankruptcy only brings into sharp focus the incredibly difficult landscape in which local government is operating right now. Many of us joined the sector wanting to do good. Proud public servants who believe in what we do and why we do it. Without question councils provide an invaluable service often to those most in need across our communities. Without the services local government provide our society is poorer. It’s true to say the sector is broken. Very sad and challenging times 😔 https://lnkd.in/ebifMaFF

Great member content being produced by UDIA QLD on development assessment fees costs and trends. Apart from knowing what you are in for $wise statewide, it also gives a real indication of which Councils are working hard to invite development into their cities. A sneaky snippet below of the SEQ vs Regional average fees. Chat to the UDIA QLD if you would like the rest of this informative report which gives a lot more in-depth quality information on a Council by Council basis to assist you in deciding where to invest for your next development. #UDIAQLD #SSKBSTRATADEVELOPMENTCONSULTANCY #SSKBSTRATAMANAGEMENT

2024 Ontario Building Code #obc #2024obc #buildingcode

OBC 2024 is here 👍 “The 2024 Building Code increases harmonization with the National Construction Codes by eliminating at least 1,730 technical variations between the provincial and national requirements”

The #2024OBC is coming, and we’ll be reviewing the changes to ensure we continue to produce the best designs for damage restoration and new construction in #Ontario #ElementForensicEngineering #TrustElement #insurance #claims