Construction Industry Council calls for evidence for inquiry into building 1.5 million homes

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is posing the question, “How can we build 1.5 million quality homes in this Parliament?” and is inviting evidence from industry experts, stakeholders and the general public to help them arrive at an answer.

The 1.5 million homes is a target set by the UK government to address the UK housing crisis.

The CIC’s call for evidence “aims to gather insights, strategies and innovative solutions…in how we can fulfil the pressing need for quality housing.”

They are particularly interested in evidence addressing the following areas:

• economic viability: how do we balance economic viability with high quality - what are the current barriers to that?

• sustainable building practices: how can we ensure that new homes are environmentally friendly and energy-efficient?

• affordable housing solutions: what strategies can be implemented to make housing more affordable for all income levels?

• innovative construction techniques: how can modern construction methods and technologies accelerate the building process while maintaining quality?

• policy and regulatory frameworks: what changes in policy and regulation are necessary to support the rapid construction of quality homes?

• community and infrastructure development: how can we ensure that new housing developments are well-integrated with local communities and infrastructure?

• flood risk management: how can we avoid building in areas of higher flood risk to minimise potential damage and ensure safety?

Please submit your responses via enquiries@cic.org.uk by no later than 14 May 2025. The CIC ask that your evidence include examples of proven strategies and be limited to four pages max.