Cala expands leadership team with appointments

Cala Group (Holdings) Ltd, a leading UK housebuilder, today announced the appointment of Ian Sutcliffe as Non-Executive Chairman, effective immediately. The company also announced the appointment of Tom Nicholson as Non-Executive Director. Ian Sutcliffe brings a wealth of experience to... View Article

Seven retrofit innovations you need to know about

THE JUDGING period for the Big Retrofit Challenge has concluded and seven potentially game-changing innovations in home decarbonisation have been selected as winners. Designed to unearth pioneering solutions for decarbonisation and healthy living spaces, The Big Retrofit Challenge winners demonstrated... View Article

Housebuilder delivers 169 homes in Wigan

Through its ongoing partnership with Wigan Council, top 10 housebuilder, Keepmoat, has delivered 169 quality new homes, including 42 affordable homes with local housing association Jigsaw Homes, and trained more than 19 young people in a relevant trade role. As a result... View Article

Affordable homes delivery on the rise

The social housing sales and demolitions data published today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government shows that there were 17,504 social housing sales in 2023-24, a 28% decrease on the previous year. During the same period, there were 13,964... View Article

Futurebuild arena programme 2025 challenges industry

Celebrating two decades of supporting positive change in the built environment, Futurebuild 2025 will be focusing on the theme of “impact”, with the Futurebuild Arena programme asking us all to question: Where are we today? Are we making the progress... View Article

Hill Group and Lloyds Living celebrate topping out 

Award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group and rental homes and shared ownership provider, Lloyds Living have marked a milestone in the construction of the Nexus project in Stevenage with a traditional topping out ceremony. Comprising 264 rental apartments in Stevenage town centre, Nexus is... View Article

Maximise Light and Efficiency with the LAMILUX Glass Roof PR60

The LAMILUX Glass Roof PR60 combines natural light with energy efficiency, enhancing your space while reducing energy costs. Experience a sustainable solution that brings style and functionality into your design. The LAMILUX Glass Roof PR60 offers architects and designers an innovative solution... View Article

Stelrad for extra care in Workington

Stelrad radiators have been selected for a new extra care scheme at Harbour Place in Workington – 79 one and two bedroomed apartments and 28 bungalows for people over 55. The apartments feature Stelrad’s sector leading LST – low surface... View Article

ADSA’s 40 Years of Innovation

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is kicking off its 40th anniversary with the launch of an animated timeline that showcases its incredible journey and industry-defining achievements. The dynamic digital presentation brings ADSA’s history to life, highlighting four decades of... View Article

Futureproofing homes means heat pumps

Neil Thompson of Ideal Heating explores why heat pumps are critical for future-proofing new homes on the journey to net zero, bearing in mind some of the key design challenges the industry needs to consider. Sustainable housebuilding has shifted from... View Article

Northstone Secures Contracts & submits Planning Application

Northstone, a leading North West housebuilder has submitted its Reserved Matters Application and successfully exchanged contracts with Wirral Council for the development of 242 new homes on a former Ministry of Defence site in Bromborough. This follows the Outline Planning... View Article

Pinnacle Group re-awarded whg contract

Pinnacle Group is celebrating the re-award of two significant contracts with leading housing association landlord whg, marking 18 years since the initial contract that spurred the company’s expansion into the Midlands. The contracts encompass both communal area cleaning across all... View Article

Cala Homes (West) handover of final affordable homes

Cala Homes (West) has reached the final stage in its handover of 105 affordable homes to East Renfrewshire Council at its development in Newton Mearns. East Renfrewshire Council Environment Convener Danny Devlin met with the Cala team including West Managing... View Article

SANAA to receive 2025 Royal Gold Medal for architecture

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that SANAA, the collaborative practice of Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, will receive the 2025 Royal Gold Medal for architecture. One of the world’s highest honours in architecture –... View Article

£20m Loan Funding Agreed for Wavensmere

£20m of development funding for the Canalside South regeneration scheme in Wolverhampton was today announced by Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has provided the loan facility to Wavensmere Homes to bring about... View Article