Green light to £800M Teviot estate transformation

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and housing association Poplar HARCA have received a resolution to grant planning permission for the transformation of the Teviot Estate in Poplar, east London. The approval, granted by Tower Hamlets Council at its Strategic Development... View Article

VIVID’s Thornhill site welcomes MP Darren Paffey

Shortly after a series of significant Government housing announcements, Southampton Itchen’s Member of Parliament, Darren Paffey, was welcomed by leading housing association, VIVID, to its latest development in Thornhill for a tour and progress update.  The redevelopment of the former... View Article

Registration for elementalLONDON 2025 is now open

Visitor registration is now open for elementalLONDON 2025 – the new event for the specification audience from the team behind the highly successful InstallerSHOW. Visitors can register for a free of charge ticket for the 2 day event here. The... View Article

Admixture manufacturer acquires waterproofing specialist

Concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete has acquired structural waterproofing specialists, PUDLO, in a strategic move to diversify and strengthen the business. Oscrete, a leading UK supplier of specialist construction chemicals since 1983, manufactures and supplies a wide range of concrete admixtures... View Article

Planning approved for new Heath Town homes

A planning application has been approved for new council homes to be built on the site of a former pub as part of the ongoing transformation of the Heath Town estate. The proposals put forward by construction partner Keon Homes... View Article

ECD Architects expands Passivhaus team

ECD Architects has announced two new senior hires and a leadership promotion, as it continues to meet growing demand for energy efficient, Passivhaus certified buildings in the housing, education and public sectors. Donald Simpson and Ron Nkomba have joined the... View Article

RSH downgrades Sustain to V3

The Regulator of Social Housing has downgraded Sustain (UK) Ltd to V3 meaning that the landlord does not meet the financial viability requirements and there are issues of serious regulatory concern. Sustain provides supported housing in Birmingham through short term leases. It... View Article

Brighter, better places with rooflights

The new LAMILUX CPD ‘Brighter, better places with rooflights’ was officially awarded RIBA accreditation in June 2025. This session therefore includes recent updates on the latest legislation affecting rooflights, making this CPD essential for professionals involved in rooflight specification, compliance, and... View Article

Freefoam unveils ambitious sustainability targets

Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of innovative building products, has announced its Sustainability Targets as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at creating long-term value for stakeholders while addressing environmental and social challenges. Freefoam have always been at the forefront of... View Article

Hidden Heroes: Discrete Ridge Ventilation

Dry fix ridge and hip kits that can provide ventilation have long been a staple of pitched roofing ventilation compliance, and with the combination of various surface and eaves ventilator types, there are more options than ever to ensure adequate... View Article

Building better homes, with Valspar Trade

For its Loch View development in Glasgow, Nicolson Homes needed a high-quality paint that delivered on coverage, durability and finish. In Valspar Trade, the team found a reliable solution that cut down on touch-ups and delivered a standout white in... View Article