Dandara receives a triple award win

Local housebuilder Dandara has received quality excellence from Premier Guarantee for two of its developments in Buckinghamshire, The Muse and The Aces, and its development in Bedfordshire, Saxon Park. All three developments received a ‘Quality Recognition Award’ from the warranty... View Article

Switch Management appoints Group Asset Director

Switch Management Ltd, a Birmingham-based asset management and consultancy company, has promoted Kevin Walker to Group Asset Director and appointed him to the company board. With over 14 years’ experience in maintenance and facilities management, Kevin joined Switch in 2021... View Article

Realising embodied carbon of structures”increasingly urgent”

IStructE’s updated guidance “How to calculate embodied carbon” and revised Structural Carbon Tool steer the built environment industry to make informed decisions and calculations about emissions due to the use of construction materials. The calculation and control of embodied carbon (emissions due to... View Article

NHBC relaunches leading technical event as BEYOND ‘25 LIVE

NHBC has launched a new future-focused event designed to reflect the ever-changing nature of the house-building industry, address the wide range of issues affecting the sector and examine the unique challenges those in construction face.  For three decades, Building for Tomorrow was... View Article

The questions to ask before you pick an EV charging solution

In June 2023, Part S made installing EV chargers compulsory in all new builds and major renovation projects, raising key challenges for housebuilder specifiers when selecting solutions, as Charlotte Stowe of Zaptec explains. There are a variety of key considerations... View Article

Odevo Appoints Claire Shepherd as CEO for the UK Market

Odevo, the fast-growing international leader in residential property management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Shepherd as CEO for the UK market. Claire’s promotion underscores Odevo’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and advancing its mission to become... View Article

UNStudio unveils biophilic residential concept in Seoul

“Hannamdong-4 Residences is an incredibly exciting project because it represents a new benchmark for urban living in Seoul. By blending biophilic design, sustainability and innovation, we are creating a unique residential experience that harmonises the vitality of the city with... View Article

Damp & mould 5 things landlords need to know

Battling condensation and dampness, which can lead to the formation of mould, is nothing new to landlords in this country.  Our climate and existing, aging housing stock sometimes make it feel like an inevitability.  Then there’s residents’ lifestyles thrown into... View Article

New Year, New Development Prospects With Smeg

Known for its stand out style and design, Smeg offers an impressive collection of built-in appliances that compliment to suit a choice of modern and traditional kitchens. Bring Co-ordination & Style To Your Kitchens Develop a fully cohesive Smeg kitchen... View Article

A focus on SWA member, Steel Window Fittings

Based near the historic town of Ironbridge in Shropshire, widely regarded as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Steel Window Fittings is a market leader in high quality steel window and door handles, fittings and accessories. Steel windows, despite their... View Article

Architects’ drawing on ASWS expertise

Different ages of the UK’s built heritage are frequently most recognisable from their fenestration patterns as by their roof structure or choice of walling materials – making decisions regarding the windows replacement or conservation critical to the overall success of... View Article

Cistermiser welcomes DEFRA’s Water Saving Targets

Cistermiser, a leader in water management, has welcomed the ambitious water saving targets for commercial buildings recently set by DEFRA. These include a national goal to reduce water leakage by 37% by 2038 and 50% by 2050, along with specific... View Article

Celebrating 20 years of impactful innovation

Celebrating its 20th year, Futurebuild 2025 continues to lead the charge for innovation, sustainability and collaboration in the built environment, and this year’s theme is ‘making an impact.’ Visitors will have the chance to explore a diverse range of exhibitors... View Article

CG fly-through video shows Bellway’s development

A computer-generated video has been released to give an idea of what Bellway’s new Meadowcroft development in Longframlington will look like when complete. The Newcastle-based homebuilder is building 53 low-carbon properties in the village including five affordable homes. The video... View Article

James Hardie appoints new Channel Sales Manager

James Hardie, a world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriela Carp as their new Channel Sales Manager for the Midlands. This strategic move reinforces James... View Article