Sigma Homes Receives Planning Approval

Horsham-based Sigma Homes has secured planning approval for its residential development in Dunsfold, Surrey, following the dismissal of a High Court statutory challenge brought by Waverley Borough Council. The decision upholds the approval granted after an appeal in May 2024,... View Article

bpha partnership to deliver affordable homes

bpha is delighted to be partnering with Cala Homes to provide 80 affordable homes on the outskirts of Cambridge. Part of a 200 homes development, the affordable homes include a mix of 30 social rent, 30 affordable rent and 20... View Article

New images of Blackfriars project revealed

New visualisations of The Round, previously known as 18 Blackfriars Road, have been revealed. The global real estate investor, developer and property manager Hines’ landmark office and residential project will be London’s lowest whole life carbon high-rise development. The one... View Article

Newland Homes honoured with award

Gloucester-based Newland Homes has won a prestigious national award for its Ryves Vale development in North Somerset, a pioneering zero carbon housing project which sets new standards in sustainability, innovation and high-quality construction. Ryves Vale in Tickenham was deemed the... View Article

Oxford’s First Build-to-Rent Development

NEWLY OPENED DEVELOPMENT, FEATURING ELEGANT DESIGN, MODERN AMENITIES AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR CITY LIVING IN OXFORD.  Grainger plc has announced the launch of its newest development The Kimmeridge, Oxford’s first-ever build-to-rent scheme. The development... View Article

Specialists in Bespoke Fire Doorsets

Ahmarra provide a comprehensive fire door service – specialising in the bespoke design, manufacture and installation of certified fire doorsets. Their sector specialisms include; education, healthcare, social housing, hotels & hospitality, commercial buildings & offices, airports and luxury homes & apartments. As such, Ahmarra have developed sector specific... View Article

The Growing Demand for Smart Solutions

The inclusion of advanced technology into daily activities is changing the scene for companies and people. Along with improving efficiency, these developments—along with artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning—are changing user experiences. Companies are driven to... View Article

The UK’s first-of-its-kind water treatment works

On Thursday (30th January), representatives from Barratt David Wilson Homes, EPS Water and Icosa Water welcomed members of Canterbury City Council to unveil a new first-of-its-kind water treatment works. The new plant is located at The Woodlands development in Broad Oak, Sturry, and is the first... View Article

New homes shouldn’t detract from those we’ve already got,

DEPUTY prime minister and housing minister Angela Rayner has announced a further £350 million pledged toward Labour’s momentous 1.5 million home target. However, while building new homes is essential to addressing the planning crisis, Derek Horrocks, owner of retrofit decarbonisation... View Article

Bargate Homes Receives Green Light for 49 Homes

Hampshire-headquartered Bargate Homes has received planning approval from Eastleigh Borough Council for a development of 49 homes on a prime 4.2-ha site in the village of Allbrook. Located west of Allbrook Way, the allocated site was granted outline planning permission... View Article

Steel Window Fittings launches new range of handles

Steel Window Fittings, a member of the Steel Window Association, is a market leader in high quality steel window and door handles, fittings and accessories. The 1040 door handle has joined the steel window fittings existing range (850, 860 and 870 styles) and... View Article

Why ‘Zero’ is a Plus for West Fraser’s SterlingOSB

The UK government classified formaldehyde as a carcinogen in 2016, prompting industry to observe restrictions on its use, and West Fraser is one company that has gone above and beyond to reduce the chemical compound’s impact on the built environment and building... View Article

A long time coming

Plans had been approved and Mark and Theresa Edwards were ready to get to work on their building project, but then they met architect Stuart Bagshaw… TEXT NIK HUNTER IMAGES ELLIOT ROBERTS The Edwards had been holidaying in Cove in... View Article

New from Hörmann – automated driveway bollards

Hörmann UK have announced that they are launching a new automated security bollard that has been designed and built specifically for domestic installations. Introduced to counter vehicle thefts, the bollards provide an effective way to increase security and prevent theft... View Article

The Impact of BNG on Open Space Management

Meadfleet Open Space Management were delighted to be invited to contribute to a recent Natural England blog, exploring the impact of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) one year since it’s introduction.  The article explores best practice and the challenges of implementation... View Article

Zenon GRP Rooflights Used on Refurbishment Project

Blade Roofing, a national roofing company providing commercial roofing solutions across a wide variety of sectors, recently carried out a roofing and cladding refurbishment of an industrial facility in Blackheath in the West Midlands. Blade Roofing were an obvious choice... View Article