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The role of regional developers in accelerating housing delivery & how MCI is working with local authorities to unlock brownfield land

Friday, 8th August 2025

The UK government has set an ambitious target of building 370,000 new homes annually, in an effort to tackle the country’s ongoing housing shortage. This goal is part of a broader commitment to deliver 1.5 million homes 1 over a... View Article

Help build dreams and boost sales at the Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Friday, 8th August 2025

Help build dreams and boost sales at the Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show The Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored by Korniche, is returning to the Harrogate Convention Centre from 31 October to 2 November and is poised to deliver exceptional commercial... View Article

Tim Watkin Marks 30 Year Milestone with Harrison and Nathan Stevenson Steps Up to Associate Director

Friday, 8th August 2025

7th August 2025: Harrison, the full-service design and architecture agency, is celebrating a double success this summer. Associate Director Tim Watkin is celebrating an extraordinary 30-year milestone with the company, while Nathan Stevenson, who joined Harrison as a Senior Designer... View Article

Five-year slump in construction activity is a wakeup call, says FMB

Friday, 8th August 2025

The steepest fall in construction activity since May 2020 is a serious a wakeup call that government announcements on construction have yet to be delivered, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to July’s S&P Global UK Construction PMI... View Article

Platform Housing Group announces new board member appointment

Friday, 8th August 2025

A Midlands-based social landlord has appointed a new member to its Board. Platform Housing Group has welcomed Jane Porter as a Non Executive Director and sits on the Group Audit and Risk Committee. This latest appointment will further strengthen the... View Article

Exemplar education hub to be created at pioneering organic farm in Dagenham

Friday, 8th August 2025

One of London’s leading organic farms can create an exemplary new hub for nature-friendly food growing and ecological education following a successful planning application. Dagenham Farm, a pioneering project by Growing Communities, has been driving sustainable food production, inspiring and... View Article

Assael’s co-living design for Brent Cross Town approved

Friday, 8th August 2025

The first co-living development has been approved for Brent Cross Town, designed by Assael Architecture and Assael Exteriors on behalf of Halcyon Development Partners and DTZ Investors. The scheme will be operated by DTZ Investors’ co-living brand, Folk. This marks... View Article

Thomas Alexander Homes Makes Key New Appointments

Friday, 8th August 2025

Yorkshire-based housebuilder Thomas Alexander Homes has announced the appointments of Hayden Patterson as Site Manager, Elliot Sennett as Quantity Surveyor and Siobhan Wardle as Sales Progressor. In his new role, Mr Patterson will oversee all aspects of quality control, health... View Article

Barnet opens 75 new homes for residents with extra care needs

Friday, 8th August 2025

A celebration event has marked the opening of a new 75-home extra care scheme in Hendon. Hester Court is a newly built extra care scheme specialising in supporting adults with care and support needs who want to live independently in... View Article

Orbit launches new campaign to inspire environmental action

Friday, 8th August 2025

Orbit has launched an exciting new campaign designed to help customers make simple, meaningful changes for the environment. The Greener Together Campaign aims to empower individuals and families to connect with nature, reduce waste, and make greener lifestyle choices. Through a range of fun... View Article

Federation of Master Builders CEO Appointed as YouthBuild UK Trustee

Thursday, 7th August 2025

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Berry, FMB Chief Executive, as a Trustee of YouthBuild UK—the leading charity giving disadvantaged young people the chance to build rewarding careers in construction. It comes... View Article

Foster + Partners designs luxury retail plaza overlooking Istanbul’s Golden Horn estuary

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Designs have been revealed for a luxury retail plaza on the north bank of Istanbul’s Golden Horn estuary. The development is being designed by Foster + Partners and forms part of the wider Tersane masterplan, which will transform 1.6 kilometres... View Article

Top 10 housebuilder celebrates transformation of abandoned land in Ravenscraig

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat is celebrating the completion of its The Castings development on Meadowhead Road in Ravenscraig, which saw 14.2 acres of disused land transformed into a vibrant, new community. The housebuilder started on site in 2019, working with multiple partners... View Article

Avant Homes granted planning for £23m, 84-home development in Sutton-in-Ashfield

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Housebuilder Avant Homes East Midlands has acquired a nine-acre site in Sutton-in-Ashfield and been granted planning permission for an 84-home, £22.8m residential development. Called Silverhill Edge and located off Fisher Close, the development will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom practically... View Article

CIAT Vice-President Technical Appointed to Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance panel

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Dan Rossiter FCIAT, the Institute’s Vice-President Technical, has been appointed to join the Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance panel, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced yesterday. The panel will play an integral role in delivering the... View Article

Scott Brownrigg designs for landmark Heathrow Airport expansion proposal revealed

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Following the Department of Transport’s request for proposals to expand Heathrow Airport, the Arora Group have this week submitted a proposal for a new Terminal 6 building and a 2,800-metre runway. Designed by Scott Brownrigg with delivery partner Bechtel the... View Article

Platform Housing Group joins Future Homes Hub to support Net Zero ambitions

Thursday, 7th August 2025

A Midlands housing association has become a member of the Future Homes Hub, a collaborative initiative driving progress in the homebuilding and social housing sectors to deliver high quality, sustainable homes. By working alongside developers, suppliers, housing providers and government,... View Article

Quooker MD hits 500,000 steps and raises £25,000 in National Fundraising Challenge

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Dealers continue to rally behind 2,000km charity walk across Europe Stephen Johnson, Managing Director of Quooker UK & Ireland, has officially passed the 500,000-step milestone just six days into his 2,000km charity walk across Europe, raising an incredible £25,000 so far for children’s charities Grief Encounter and The Friendship... View Article