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Commenting on the announcement in the King’s Speech to ‘get Britain building’ Mariya Rankin, senior associate, says “The pledge to build 1.5 million homes announced today is much needed. However, the ability to build at speed will not just be solely reliant on easing planning restrictions. As well as the need for more resources for planning departments, there is a growing tension between innovation in building sustainability and reusing construction materials, and the industry’s tendency to opt for tried and tested ‘standard’ materials that are certified to comply with safety legislation, but are in short supply, at a high price or simply no longer the most sustainable option. “Legally, converting construction demolition waste (“CDW”) into a product involves lengthy testing obligations and unclear regulations which can price small-scale innovators out of the market and ultimately slow down the construction process. The current CDW regulations are just one contender for reform to smooth the path to building affordable, sustainable homes for the future. “Easing planning has broken ground, but tackling the question of how building greener can be incentivised and enabled could add the foundations to achieving the UK’s affordable housing plans.” Read more in this article from Mortgage Solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJqaCgT