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CIEH concerned about how Awaab’s Law will operate in practice

Monday, 27th October 2025

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed the introduction of Awaab’s Law but is concerned about how it will operate in practice. Awaab’s Law requires landlords to respond to “significant” and “emergency” hazards within specified timeframes. This law... View Article

Unlocking AI in facilities management: key to efficiency, cost savings, and competitive advantage

Monday, 27th October 2025

Facilities management professionals are under increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce costs amid challenges such as staff shortages and skill gaps. Traditional methods may no longer be enough to fully meet these demands. Artificial intelligence is emerging... View Article

Beal Homes submits £37m plans to extend popular Yorkshire community

Monday, 27th October 2025

Regional housebuilder Beal Homes has submitted plans for a £37m development extending a successful community in a popular area of Yorkshire. Family-run Beal has applied to East Riding of Yorkshire Council for full planning permission for 169 high-quality homes in... View Article

Government is right to tackle the issue of London’s unviable housing

Monday, 27th October 2025

The Government has recognised that housebuilding in London has become unviable and has announced a raft of measures to help get London’s housing projects off the ground. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: “The... View Article

Prime residential development opportunity in Northumberland brought to market by Avison Young

Monday, 27th October 2025

Prime residential development opportunity in Northumberland brought to market by Avison Young Global commercial real estate advisor Avison Young has been appointed to bring phase two of Cottingwood, a residential development opportunity in Morpeth, Northumberland, to market on behalf of... View Article

Housebuilder head office expansion marks over 30 years in Bury St Edmunds

Monday, 27th October 2025

Bloor Homes’ Eastern region has officially relocated to a newly refurbished regional office, marking over nearly 50 years of facilitating housing development in East Anglia. The move continues the company’s long-standing presence in the area, transitioning from its original base... View Article

Foster + Partners | Civic Vision exhibition opens at Sydney’s Parkline Place

Monday, 27th October 2025

Foster + Partners | Civic Vision Level 2, Parkline Place, 252 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia 25 October – 21 December 2025, 09:00 – 18:00 daily Free entry Foster + Partners | Civic Vision is the first comprehensive exhibition of the... View Article

Record breaking turnover for Keller at Küchenmeile 2025

Monday, 27th October 2025

Once again, the sun was shining as record-breaking crowds made their way to Gut Böckel Castle in Germany for this year’s Küchenmeile, the annual celebration of all things kitchen. Keller truly delivered excitement for 2026; unveiling a host of surprises... View Article

Light, air & efficiency

Monday, 27th October 2025

Richard Williams of Velux explains why windows are fundamental to the balancing act architects need to perform in order to design the right building fabric. Windows and doors are not simply part of a building’s envelope; they shape how spaces... View Article

Introducing Trimapanel® FW: Future-Ready Fire Protection and design confidence

Friday, 24th October 2025

Building Systems has expanded its renowned Trimapanel® family of steel insulated secret-fix architectural wall panels with the launch of Trimapanel® FW (Firewall) – a product designed to meet tomorrow’s standards, today. UK building regulation fire testing historically references British Standards (BS 476 Part 22),... View Article

Industry round table looks at best practice solutions from the social housing sector for delivering Warm Homes upgrades at scale

Friday, 24th October 2025

A round table held this week in London featured a variety of expert voices from the social housing sector, plus leading construction sector thought leaders, discussing solutions for decarbonising homes at scale, for the long-term benefit of tenants. The Building... View Article

BDP appoints Natalia Uribe as Cities Director

Friday, 24th October 2025

Global multidisciplinary design practice BDP has appointed Natalia Uribe as Cities Director. In this new role she will strengthen the firm’s global commitment to strategic urban design, masterplanning, regeneration and sustainable city-making. Natalia brings more than two decades of international experience... View Article

Italian Flooring Giant Florian Group Launches Natura Flooring In UK

Friday, 24th October 2025

Natura Flooring, part of Italy’s prestigious Florian Group, has officially launched in the UK with a new 6,000 sq ft site near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, opening the door to authentic Italian-made wood flooring for British homeowners, architects, and designers. Unlike many flooring... View Article

Ask the Manufacturer: It’s ‘belt and braces’ for bathroom waterproofing needs

Friday, 24th October 2025

On the back of a recent Building Insights podcast, Jamie Sandilands of Grant Westfield answers Housebuilder & Developer’s questions – including on how NHBC’s new bathroom waterproofing rules mean that a ‘belt and braces’ approach is needed. What are the... View Article

The case for bespoke flat roofs

Friday, 24th October 2025

With ensuring effective drainage and insulation being essential for all flat roof projects, Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation explores how tapered systems can be used to meet both requirements, and adhere to designs. As we head towards the winter months,... View Article

Planning permission granted to Muse to deliver 244 new homes in Horsham, West Sussex

Thursday, 23rd October 2025

The former Novartis site will be transformed into a well-balanced community with a range of housing types to cater to a variety of demographics, covering a total of 7.5 hectares. The plans aim to deliver 100% affordable homes to address... View Article

Cameron Homes Opens the Doors to £29m Mapperley Meadows in Desirable Nottingham Suburb

Thursday, 23rd October 2025

Staffordshire-headquartered Cameron Homes is opening the doors to its Mapperley Meadows development, located in one of Nottingham’s most desirable suburbs. The £29m project is delivering 57 traditionally styled three-, four-, and five-bedroom houses. Accessed off Mapperley Plains, the development is... View Article

Steel signing marks major milestone for Hebburn’s new Extra Care scheme

Thursday, 23rd October 2025

Representatives from Karbon Homes and South Tyneside Council, partners behind the £31m scheme, were hosted by lead contractor Robertson Construction North East for a steel signing ceremony at the town centre development. Guests signed a commemorative steel plaque, which will be incorporated into the... View Article