Experienced commercial manager joins Castle Green Homes

A RAPIDLY growing housebuilder has welcomed Peter Wilkinson to the new role of commercial manager. Peter has joined Castle Green Homes, based at its Preston Brook office. He explained: “I was brought in to manage the commercial department in the... View Article

Bradite’s busy bodyshop boost

A busy East of England vehicle repair specialist has a tough, bright new bodyshop floor, thanks to discovering one of Bradite’s top coatings. The Bodycentre is a major automotive repair shop in Norwich, handling an average of 60 vehicles weekly... View Article

Schüco Excellence Awards 2025 open for entries

Schüco is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 Schüco Excellence Awards, launching the 12th year of this prestigious celebration of design innovation, technical expertise, and collaboration in the built environment. Held in partnership with Architecture... View Article

Hill Group to create over 100 new homes in Bristol

Plans for 106 sustainable new homes in Southville, a neighbourhood in South Bristol, have been approved as the city seeks to increase housing delivery to address growing demand. Top 10 award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group will create a £60 million... View Article

Plans submitted for additional Passivhaus homes in Salford

ECF has submitted plans for 42 affordable, Passivhaus Classic standard certified homes on Cleminson Street’s Farmer Norton car park in Salford. The low-rise, three-bedroom homes will form part of Adelphi Village, a residential community situated to the east of the... View Article

Taylor Wimpey development will have no gas

New homes being built by Taylor Wimpey in Leeds will each be fitted with an air source heat pump as the development has no gas – a first for the housebuilder’s Yorkshire region. The development, Morwick Springs, will form part... View Article

Bellway partners with nature restoration company

National housebuilder Bellway has formed a new partnership with nature restoration company Nattergal to meet its biodiversity targets. The company is working with Nattergal as part of the redevelopment of the former Harold Wood Hospital site in Romford, where work... View Article

Vent-Axia’s Embodied Carbon Calculations

To help with the design of low and zero-carbon buildings, leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has completed its embodied carbon calculations on its product portfolio. This includes its CIBSE award-winning Sentinel Apex1, the next generation of commercial heat recovery, which is... View Article

Where retro meets modern

David Patrick of Dimplex explores how updated storage heater technology remains essential for home heating, offering economical solutions while adapting to modern energy demands and environmental goals. Since the 1950s, storage heaters have been a widely used home heating solution... View Article

NFB launches AI handbook to help contractors with new tech

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) in collaboration with the Southern Counties Builders Association (SCBA) has launched a new handbook for building contractors, aimed at helping the construction sector utilise AI in business operations to improve business productivity. The launch... View Article

Keepmoat reveals plans to invest £12.5 M

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has committed to regenerating 3.76 acres of brownfield land in Stevenage that will create 57 high quality new homes, delivering much needed housing stock and replacing disused community buildings.  The land was acquired from Stevenage... View Article

Yorkshire Housebuilder Appoints New Manager

Yorkshire-based housebuilder Thomas Alexander Homes has welcomed Laura Pickles as its new Sales & Marketing Manager, a key appointment to drive the company’s ambitious growth strategy. Laura brings nearly a decade of experience in the property sector to her new... View Article

Honey launches partnership division

Housebuilder Honey has launched a partnerships division after securing four sites to deliver 286 affordable new homes across Yorkshire and Derbyshire with forward sales revenues of £60m. Called Partnerships by Honey, the division is working with local authorities, private rented sector... View Article

King’s Road Park scheme receives green light

St William, a Berkeley Group company, has been granted detailed planning permission for phase four of the King’s Road Park masterplan, including 357 homes and 1.9 acres of new parkland and public open space. Foster + Partners’ approved design includes... View Article

Building in Confidence

Peter Richardson of Build-Zone provides insight into structural defects insurance policies – including what they cover, and which features developers should focus on when choosing warranties for new housing developments. Even with the best care and due diligence, building houses... View Article

Latest technical improvement in boilers

All you Need to Know About New Boiler Installation Boilers play an essential role in homes, powering nearly everything from providing hot water for baths and dishwashing to keeping your home warm during the colder months. Read below for more... View Article