Daylight: The overlooked role

As sustainable construction advances, home design must go beyond energy efficiency, considering daylight, ventilation, comfort, and embodied carbon. Neil Freshwater of VELUX explores how daylight and Indoor Environment Quality can contribute. In the pursuit of more sustainable and energy-efficient homes,... View Article

Vent-Axia Welcomes Government Setting Date for Awaab’s Law

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the UK Government setting a date of October 2025 for Awaab’s Law to be introduced across the social housing sector. The law was initiated following the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, due... View Article

SterlingOSB Zero engineers out carbon

SterlingOSB Zero, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, represents a choice of precision-engineered square edge or tongue & groove boards which are selected for applications such as flooring, roofing and offsite cassette or timber frame manufacturing; for practical and economic reasons.... View Article

Futurebuild 2025 Knowledge Programme is now LIVE!

At a time when the urgency of the climate crisis has never been clearer, this year’s Futurebuild Arena Programme, curated by The Edge and sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, will explore how the built and natural environments can drive meaningful change. The conference... View Article

The routes to a greener world

Over the last few decades, housebuilding design has drastically changed from every possible angle; from energy, technology and construction to industry standards and regulations. At the same time, the push towards carbon reduction and net zero, energy efficiency and biodiversity... View Article

From cowshed to retirement community

A project in the affluent Surrey town of Godalming has transformed a listed cow shed as part of a group of vibrant apartments. Mark Smulian explores how Birchgrove is redefining retirement living with a strong sense of community in a... View Article

chapmanbdsp announces the return of Brian Goldsmith

chapmanbdsp has appointed Brian Goldsmith to the role of Board Director to build upon the long-term strategies in place for the business. In this role Brian will be responsible for business operations as the practice continues gearing for growth. Brian is an... View Article

Planning permission shortages stifle housing growth

As the Government and construction sector struggle to meet ambitious housing targets, record low planning approvals and economic uncertainty underscore the challenges. Patrick Mooney highlights the urgent need for reforms to address the crisis. The New Year brought with it... View Article

Work starts on new sheltered housing schemes

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has been awarded a £7.8 million grant from Homes England, the Government’s Housing and Regeneration Agency, to develop two new sheltered housing schemes and work is now underway. The two sheltered housing developments benefiting from... View Article

Gleeson Homes to deliver 164 high-quality affordable homes

Gleeson Homes, the high-quality affordable housebuilder, is delighted to have received planning permission for the development of 164 high-quality affordable new homes on Uldale View in Egremont. The development, named Castle Meadows, spans 19 acres and will feature a mix... View Article

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