Andrew Shepherd

Built environment, athletics and sustainability, in no particular order. Views my own.

[Simon Jack @BBCSimonJack]

Housebuilder shares all up sharply - Barrat, Taylor W, Redrow. Markets either think inflation forecast from OBR tomorrow is more benign than expected nailing on further interest rate falls or there's something in budget on help to buy?

[Andrew Shepherd @MMC_Shepherd]

Coming soon?
Is that a shift away from ‘during this Parliament’?
Is this a change in Government policy?

[Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov @mhclg]

We will get Britain building 🏗️🏡

[Joss Garman @jossgarman]

Cost of buying gas to UK just since Russian invasion began 3 years ago = £140bn

Vs

Cost of achieving full Net Zero by 2050 = £108bn

[Noble Francis @NobleFrancis]

UK construction employment rose by 2.5% in 2024 Q4, it's 2nd successive quarterly rise (albeit from a very low base in 2024 Q2, when it had fallen to its lowest levels since 2001) & was only 0.4% lower than a year ago according to the ONS. (1/n)
#ukconstruction #ukhousing

[Andrew Shepherd @MMC_Shepherd]

The fantastic @matthewsyed spoke brilliantly on the growth mindset and being careful in choosing which ghost writing opportunities to take at the @WatesGroup supply chain conference.

[Build UK @BuildUK]

The Government has today announced its priorities for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which will be introduced in the spring to speed up 150 major infrastructure projects and support the delivery of 1.5 million new homes over this Parliament.

[Be First @BeFirstLondon]

Great to see our Managing Director, Geoff Raw, in @lgcplus recently discussing how the @lbbdcouncil Local Planning Authority became the joint highest performing in the country & how Be First has become the largest council-owned developer in the country.

https://t.co/MWd3poY1rc

[Ibstock - At The Heart of Building @weareibstock]

Mosedale Gillatt Architects's up lifting the Elephant Tea Rooms, Sunderland.

[Sam Dumitriu @Sam_Dumitriu]

New: The Government has published a review into inappropriate legal challenges to major infrastructure projects.

Here are the key findings and recommendations. 🧵

[Andrew Shepherd @MMC_Shepherd]

@MayorWestMids, Richard Parker opening the @cemidlands 2024 Construction Summit - talks to importance of construction in delivering skills and training that can change lives.

[Explore Offsite @ExploreOffsite]

👏Massive congratulations @bondbryan for being crowned Architect of the Year! #OffsiteAwards

[Ibstock - At The Heart of Building @weareibstock]

Did you know that WE ARE more than the UK’s largest brick manufacturer? Our range of precast modular staircases, landings & lift shafts are manufactured using a lower carbon cement to the highest standards to suit specific project requirements.
Explore 👉 https://t.co/hhsmZcDCFp

[British Athletics @BritAthletics]

Queen Keely 👑

#Paris2024 | #Athletics | #WhereItStarts

[Andrew Shepherd @MMC_Shepherd]

I’ve long argued that housing targets are an essential part of getting more homes built in the UK, so delighted to see @RachelReevesMP sticking to her manifesto commitment! Now to focus on how MMC is an essential part of deliver. #mmc #sustainablehomes

[Andrew Shepherd @MMC_Shepherd]

Whatever your political leanings, we still need to build more homes. All parties need to be honest in accepting this and working out a plan on how to do so.

[TopHat @TopHatIO]

@TopHatIO would like to wish all our customers, suppliers and staff a wonderful, sustainable and restful Christmas break.
Thank you for your support and commitment in 2023, helping us to deliver more sustainable new homes.
#sustainablehomes #sustainablechristmas

[TopHat @TopHatIO]

With Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt shortly due to make his Autumn Statement, @TopHatIO Chair, Carl Leaver has written this letter outlining what the Chancellor can do to encourage more sustainable homes to be built in the UK. @RachelReevesMP

[Structural Timber Magazine @STMagUK]

A trio of Manchester academics has called on the government to offer greater support for modern methods of construction (#MMC), arguing it will reap the rewards in #carbon reduction, increased productivity, and boost #housebuilding.

Read more: https://t.co/1gEbpgH9zP

[Make UK Modular @MakeUKModular]

🚨🆕 Britain’s modular homebuilders, backed by public opinion, are calling for a green revolution to tackle the housing & climate crises.

Our report ‘Green Shoots: The Future of UK Housebuilding’ outlines public demand for greener, energy-efficient homes: https://t.co/lWCUfa6xto

[Ione Wells @ionewells]

Rishi Sunak said today that the list of transport projects he outlined in his speech last week to replace HS2 were actually "illustrative" ideas for projects that "could be funded" and not necessarily the projects that would receive funding.