The role of data driven decision making in housebuilding

The built environment has access to extensive data sources, but how can we harness this plethora of data to benefit housebuilding and meet the UK’s substantial requirements over the next five years? Naismiths’ chief technology officer, Gareth Parker, discusses. The... View Article

BJELIN assists transformation from barn to modern workspace

In the picturesque Cheshire countryside, Park View Business Centre is a meticulously converted hub of modern offices and retail spaces, blending contemporary design with historic charm. Rather than allow the previous agricultural buildings to fall into disrepair, the owner, Peter... View Article

Glidevale Protect expands its fire rated wall membrane range

Glidevale Protect has strengthened its flame retardant offering with the launch of its Protect FrameSafe 5000 FR external wall membrane designed for open façade cladding applications. Manufactured only with printed lap lines and with no logos to the external face... View Article

Consultation launched on changes to Energy Performance Certificates

The Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a joint industry consultation with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to “reform” the EPC Framework to provide a “robust, well-rounded perspective on building performance.” The consultation outlines... View Article

Looking up and to the future

Philip Moors, managing director of Elevate UK & Ireland, discusses the trends and opportunities shaping the roofing industry in 2025. After another challenging year for construction, we begin 2025 with cautious optimism. The industry is showing signs of stabilising and... View Article

VBH Loves Football

The team at VBH loves football, and the company is proud to have supported a number of teams down the years at various levels. They are currently involved with two clubs in England, and another in Scotland. In the north... View Article

Sigma Homes celebrate completion of Hanlye View in West Sussex

Horsham-based Sigma Homes has proudly celebrated the successful completion of its latest housing development, Hanlye View, close to the picturesque village of Cuckfield. This £8.3 million project features just 13 energy-efficient contemporary homes, revitalising the former Court Meadow School site,... View Article

Councils doubt they can achieve Government’s housing target

The BBC has obtained information from the industry consultation underway on the new mandatory private housing targets for local authorities, which include responses to the Government saying that achieving its 1.5 million homes target is “unrealistic” and “impossible.” Sir Keir... View Article

Exterior Inspiration: Outdoor Living

Our gardens can be versatile living spaces, offering both a refuge to relax and enjoy nature, plus a great entertaining space on a warm summer evening. Here we have compiled a selection of products to enhance your outdoor areas, from... View Article