According to an article in Building Magazine – the UK Government’s ambition of building 300,000 new homes per year is at risk of becoming a pipe dream – experts have warned.

The revelation follows on the back of data released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, which has highlighted net additional housing grew by a mere 2% to 222,190 units during 2017/18.

The net additions came as a result of 195,290 new homes, 29,720 units from the change of use of non-domestic to residential, 680 from other gains and a further 4,550 from conversions between houses and flats. This was offset by 8,050 demolitions.

So, while experts paint a murky picture of the current landscape, the latest release should be seen as a positive for the housing industry.

House building has now returned to rates not seen since before the 2008 financial crash. In 2007/08 net additional housing stood at a buoyant 223,530, but following the economic crisis and financial uncertainty it had nosedived to 124,720 units by 2012/13. It has since taken an upward course, steadily growing year-on-year.

At M. Lambe Construction we have been part of this growth. Our expert team has helped the Midlands’ leading housebuilders install the infrastructure and building the new homes that form sustainable communities the UK desperately needs.

• In Cofton Hackett, Birmingham, we are helping St Modwen Homes deliver a vibrant and sustainable new housing scheme, as part of the multi-million-pound regeneration of the former MG Rover site. Our works, include: construction of 185 foundation bases, new roads and sewers, and landscaping.
• We recently worked with Keepmoat Homes to deliver a new housing project in Walsall. Waters Keep is part of an £88m regeneration scheme to improve the quality of life for residents living in the area. Our contract, included: the substructure components for 361 homes and 3 apartment blocks, 2,159 Lm of new adoptable roads, 15,412 m2 of regulating to existing estate roads and 1,036m of mains service ducts.

So, if you’d like to procure a civil engineering and groundworks specialist, who will work with you in collaboration to deliver projects to the highest levels of quality, health and safety and environmental management, complete the form below and send us your details or call us on 0121 554 2108 to talk with one of our experts.