It’s official, summer 2025 has been the hottest on record. A recent report from the Met Office shows we have experienced four official heat waves over the period and average temperatures have sat at 1.51°C above the long-term meteorological average. Yet,…
Keeping a build on budget isn’t easy – delays, supply chain issues and labour shortages can quickly eat into profits. We look at why more UK developers are turning to Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) to cut hidden construction costs, keep…
The construction industry is currently a challenging environment to work in. There are pressures to remain profitable despite increasing prices, the government expects significant housebuilding, yet there are never enough skilled workers. On top of all this, there is also…
For any developer or contractor, keeping construction jobs on schedule is no mean feat. There is the need to meet project timelines and keep within budget while also maintaining a high level of quality and safety. Adding to this, under…
The environment is tough for developers. The Labour government has set out bold plans to deliver 1.5 million homes, 14,000 new prison places by 2031, and a targeted overhaul of schools and NHS primary care facilities. Amid ongoing construction industry…
When looking to use insulated concrete forms in your build, the choice can initially seem overwhelming. Each one follows the same principles of combining an insulating material, typically used as a hollow block and, then in-filled with concrete. All the…
If you’ve been looking for a new build material recently, you may have come across Insulated Concrete Formwork. Commonly referred to as ICF, this Modern Method of Construction has grown in popularity for many reasons. As an insulated solid wall…
Anyone working within the construction industry will have undoubtedly heard about MMC construction. The phrase has been discussed widely over the last few years, with a lot of discussion coming from the Government looking to boost alternative build systems. This…
Most developers on a project have to walk the fine line between quality and construction materials cost. On the one hand, a development built to the highest standards in quality is far less likely to develop issues once the homeowner…
The construction industry currently faces two big challenges – meeting housebuilding targets and climate change. Christopher Stride, Chair at ICFA explains how insulated concrete blocks could provide the ideal solution. The wish list in construction is challenging and the need…