James Wilmore

Greater Manchester

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Founder and Writer at Modular Monitor

Freelance journalist & editor. Built environment stuff mostly. e: [email protected] Founder: Modular Monitor https://t.co/5354O2iEjQ

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Articles

Ombudsman urges focus on emergency repairs policy ahead of Awaab’s Law

2 weeks ago | insidehousing.co.uk | James Wilmore

Ombudsman urges focus on emergency repairs policy ahead of Awaab’s LawLandlords are being urged to examine what they currently consider to be an emergency repair, to ensure they meet the requirements under the upcoming Awaab’s Law.
Three prison builds green lit to tackle capacity crisis

3 weeks ago | constructionnews.co.uk | James Wilmore

Plans to build three new prisons as part of a £4.7bn spend will now go ahead after the Treasury signed off on funding, a senior minister has said. On Wednesday, justice secretary Shabana Mahmood said the Treasury would fund “in full” plans to build the prisons, in a bid to create 14,000 extra places by 2031 to tackle a severe shortage. More cells will also be added at existing prisons. It will represent a total capital investment of £4.7bn, she said.
Juggling responsibilities: The pitfalls involved in making buildings safer

1 month ago | constructionnews.co.uk | James Wilmore

With a mountain of cladding remediation work to get through, CN asks how contractors can ensure their work avoids contributing to fire risksA fire at an East London residential block last August was a grim echo of the Grenfell Tower blaze, which killed 72 people seven years earlier. Thankfully, the fire at the Spectrum Building in Dagenham did not result in any deaths – although the building was so badly damaged it had to be demolished.
Major contractor unveils 'modular playbook'

1 month ago | jameswilmore.substack.com | James Wilmore

The idea of using modular homes as temporary housing for those in need is clearly a worthy cause. With many councils being crippled by the cost of housing families in B&Bs or in the private rented sector, it would appear an obvious solution.
Thrive handed ‘negative’ outlook by S&P over extra spending on homes

2 months ago | insidehousing.co.uk | James Wilmore

News2.45 PM A 6,000-home landlord has been moved to a negative outlook by S&P over concerns that rising spending on new and existing stock will “weaken” its financial performance.
RBH receives governance upgrade after tackling issues related to Awaab Ishak’s death

2 months ago | insidehousing.co.uk | James Wilmore

News11.10 AM Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) has regained a compliant governance status after more than two years of engaging with the English regulator over issues related to the death of Awaab Ishak.
Five housing associations handed top grade for consumer standards

2 months ago | insidehousing.co.uk | James Wilmore

News3.15 PM The English regulator has awarded C1 grades to five housing associations, but warned there could still be “room for improvement”.
OBR admits ‘significant uncertainties’ over forecast of 40-year housebuilding high

2 months ago | insidehousing.co.uk | James Wilmore

News3.05 PM The government’s planning reforms could result in annual housebuilding hitting a 40-year high of 305,000 homes, although several factors could knock that estimate, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has said.
Pennycook confirms £20m to boost ‘community-led’ housing push

2 months ago | insidehousing.co.uk | James Wilmore

News4.30 PM The government has confirmed that £20m will be pumped into a fund to help community groups build more affordable homes.
CIH chief urges politicians to engage with annual review ahead of new housing strategy

2 months ago | insidehousing.co.uk | James Wilmore

News3.30 PM The head of the Chartered Institute of Housing has called on “all political parties” to engage with its annual housing review as the government prepares a new housing strategy.