With the built environment drowning in data, there needs to be a more pragmatic approach to harnessing it for the benefit of housebuilding, argues Naismiths CTO Gareth Parker.

The Labour Party pledged in its manifesto to build 1.5m new homes over the next Parliament if it got into power. But does the UK have the necessary skills, capacity and infrastructure to achieve this target?

Travis Perkins has launched a BIM-style design and costing platform, WholeHouse, for SME housebuilders.