Casting light on a bright future for heritage brand Haddonstone

David Barrow, Managing Director of Haddonstone, looks forward to the company’s 55th anniversary next year – continuing to embrace innovation, collaboration, and growth. 2026 will mark Haddonstone’s 55th year in the architectural and garden cast stonework business; and every step... View Article

Zest unveils new range of acoustic wall panels

Zest Wall Panels, part of Swish Building Products, has announced an extension to its range with the launch of its new contemporary Acoustic Wall Panels. Manufactured with real wood veneers and rigid, fully recycled plastic backing, these stylish slatted wall... View Article

What planning reform means for you

With the benefit of 20 years of experience navigating planning policy, Mark Mirams, chief operations officer at Studio Charrette gives readers a no-nonsense view of the practical changes brought by the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. At Studio Charrette, we know how frustrating... View Article

Retrofit success slashes bills

A GROUNDBREAKING retrofit project has transformed a block of sheltered flats in Kirkintilloch – cutting carbon emissions, halving energy bills. An ambitious £2.1 million energy upgrade at Kelvin Court has been named Large Scale Project of the Year at the... View Article

ZHA wins the architectural competition

Lithuanian Airports today announced that Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been selected as the winner of the international architectural competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport. The project represents a significant milestone in the airport’s long-term strategic... View Article

Lords criticise Planning & Infrastructure Bill

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received a mixed reaction in its second reading in the House of Lords, with some Peers expressing ”serious concerns” with the proposed legislation. Introducing the Bill, Lord Khan of Burnley (Housing, Communities and Local... View Article

New town planning

Chris Adair of Marshalls, explores how developers can embed flood resilience into new housing schemes, especially as the UK prepares to deliver over a million homes, including a new generation of towns and communities. The UK Government’s recent announcement of... View Article

Housing tech founder made MBE

The founder of a housing tech company, which combines ingenious technology with proactive human contact to improve the lives of older people, has been made an MBE. James Batchelor, inventor of the ‘I am okay’ button and founder of Alertacall,... View Article

tp bennett unveils Stonecutter

tp bennett, the international architecture and design practice, has announced the completion of Stonecutter, a highly amenitised, user experience-driven and tenant-centric new office building within central London. Commissioned by Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate group of CDPQ, and PIMCO Prime... View Article

SES Engineering Services announces record turnover & profit

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has today announced record financial results, with turnover growing by 55.3 per cent in 2024 and profit (before tax) increasing by 60.2 per cent to £9.3 million. The business, which... View Article

Affordable housing supply sees marginal uptick

According to the latest statistics from Homes England on housing starts and completions, the number of affordable housing starts in the financial year 2024 to 2025 was 30,087, up slightly by 0.6% on the previous year. For the same period, affordable... View Article