A hat-trick of new developments

The construction of a further 27 new homes marks a busy start to the year for one of the North West’s fastest growing housebuilders. Genesis Homes will soon start work on its Edward’s View development in the Cumbrian village of... View Article

New Towns are key to growth

The Government has announced that over 100 sites across England have come forward to be considered for next generation of new towns. Every town will have the potential to deliver at least 10,000 homes and required infrastructure to support them.... View Article

L&Q gets green light for 147 new homes

Exciting plans for 147 new energy-efficient homes in Old Trafford have been given the green light The scheme is delivered by L&Q in partnership with Trafford Council. Last night Trafford Council’s planning committee approved the application to build the much-needed... View Article

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show

According to Aviva’s latest How We Live report, three-quarters (73%) of Generation Z and two-thirds (65%) of millennial homeowners plan to undertake renovation work within the next 12 to 24 months. This presents a growing opportunity for tradespeople to expand their skills... View Article

Social landlord shortlisted in fleet management awards

One of the Midlands largest housing associations is a finalist in a prestigious fleet management awards scheme. Platform Housing Group has been shortlisted in two categories in The Fleet News Awards 2025; these are: Fleet of the Year; Fleet Manager... View Article

Frameclad: Meeting Housing Demands Without Limitations

On the back of announcing the news that Frameclad has gained BOPAS Accreditation for the seventh consecutive year, the management team has launched a new Residential Solutions brochure. Joint Managing Director, Nik Teagle said: “Safety, strength, speed and affordability are... View Article

‘Rogue landlord’ fined after finding 18 tenants

A landlord has been ordered to pay £37,000 in fines and costs after Barnet Council inspectors found 18 tenants including children and infants, sharing a semi-detached house in Edgware. The home, in Fairmead Crescent, Edgware, was originally built as a... View Article

Cala Homes announces new Southern division

Major homebuilder Cala has launched a new business division, Cala Southern, as part of its growth strategy across the South of England. Cala Southern will spearhead the company’s westward expansion, enhancing Cala’s presence in Dorset, Hampshire and Southern Wiltshire, to... View Article

Astraseal unveils Rehau Artevo System

Astraseal are specialist fabricators of premium uPVC and aluminium glazing systems. Operating from three manufacturing sites, totalling 110,000 square feet, their comprehensive and premium quality selection of products allows them to meet the fenestration needs of any project. Astraseal have... View Article

Allison Homes & Accent Housing Celebrate Award

Allison Homes and Accent Housing has announced that their Elsea Park development in Bourne has been awarded the LABC Bricks monthly award for November 2024. This recognition highlights the construction team’s commitment to quality and exceptional site management.  Andrew Smith,... View Article

Security plus accessibility

Darren Hyde of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association discusses how powered pedestrian doors can integrate with modern security systems while ensuring accessibility and regulatory compliance. Devising access control requirements for commercial buildings can be a difficult task. A client may... View Article

Rugged good looks

Commercial washrooms endure heavy footfall, but as Amanda Mills of Kinedo highlights, bathroom wall panels can provide the necessary durability, maintenance and waterproofing characteristics, along with some glamorous aesthetics. Heavy usage in any hotel, camp site, gym or other sports... View Article

Navigating ESCo Partnerships

Paul McIver, Community Energy Director at Vital Energi, outlines the essential steps for successful Energy Services Company (ESCo) partnerships as the UK transitions to regulated heat networks. As the UK’s heat network market moves towards regulation, developing sustainable and customer-focused... View Article

North Yorkshire is getting an energy efficiency boost

A development of new, affordable homes in North Yorkshire is getting an energy efficiency boost, as planning gets underway for the inclusion of a solar power battery storage system. Located in the village of Swinton, north of Malton, the 20... View Article

Latimer Appoints GRAHAM for £100m Contract

Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group—the country’s largest affordable housing provider—has appointed GRAHAM to deliver the first phase of its Dyecoats development in Leeds. This transformative, mixed-use project will provide over 400 homes, more than 50% of which... View Article

CAN Design Transforms The Bay Hub

CAN DESIGN has recently completed The Bay Hub as a newly renovated Grade-A office landmark in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The project combines functionality with elegance, fostering creativity and wellbeing for tenants and visitors alike. The key focus of the renovation... View Article

Wavensmere Homes Starts Work at £150m Wolverhampton

Wavensmere Homes has commenced work on site to redevelop 17.5-acres of former industrial land in Wolverhampton city centre into the £150 Canalside South scheme. Having lain derelict for 15 years, the brownfield site will be transformed into over 530 energy-efficient... View Article