Pennyfarthing Homes secures planning approval

Family-run housebuilder Pennyfarthing Homes has secured planning approval for an exciting new collection of homes at Forde Valley, a mile northwest of Fordingbridge town centre. With plans to start development later this year, detailed planning approval has been granted for the first... View Article

AJC Group Expands Dorset Team

Poole-based residential developer AJC Group has made three new appointments as it continues to scale operations across the Wessex region. The award-winning housebuilder, which is delivering multiple affordable housing schemes across Dorset and Hampshire, has welcomed Daragh Keane, Myles Emmanuel,... View Article

Upgrading the thermal performance of a home

Neil Turner, UK Technical Manager at Ecological Building Systems, looks at how suspended timber floors can be upgraded with more natural insulation to enhance the thermal performance of a home. “When a home has a suspended timber floor, very often... View Article

Designs for Sudameris Bank’s revealed

Foster + Partners has revealed designs for Sudameris Plaza, the bank’s new state-of-the-art headquarters in Asunción. Won through an international competition, the 39 storey (188-metre-tall) office tower will be a new landmark for the city of Asunción and Paraguay. The... View Article

Construction begins on 82 new affordable homes

Construction work on the first of 82 new affordable homes in a Cotswold village has got underway. Housing association Bromford is regenerating 56 old properties and 21 garages in Berkeley Close, South Cerney, replacing them with 82 modern, energy efficient... View Article

Altecnic Celebrates Grand Opening

Altecnic Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of hydronic solutions, and part of the Caleffi Group, hosted a celebration on Tuesday, 15th July 2025, to mark the official opening of its new headquarters, Francesco House. This landmark event welcomed esteemed guests... View Article

Framing nature: fenestration design for comfort & compliance

Andrew Cooper of Senior Architectural Systems says architects can embrace principles of biophilic design and wellness, while keeping regulation compliance clearly in view. As well as being functional, fenestration systems can help create truly inspirational interiors where inclusivity, wellbeing, and... View Article

Transforming spaces with natural light

It is well established that maximising natural light boosts wellbeing and transforms living spaces. Victoria Brocklesby of Origin shares expert tips on using glazing and design to brighten homes beautifully. Natural light in a home has all kinds of benefits,... View Article

Leading homebuilder unveils first look

Award-winning homebuilder Spitfire Homes has revealed the first images of its latest collection of new homes on Cromwell Lane in Coventry, near Burton Green. Named Clarendon, the new development will offer a range of two-to-five-bedroom properties each crafted with Spitfire’s... View Article

PCA Conference broadens scope

The Property Care Association is marking its 95th year as a national trade body by widening the scope and scale of its conference programme to offer greater insight and opportunities for delegates. Over the years, the Association’s annual conferences – three... View Article

Two Rivers Housing appoints safeguarding expert

Gloucestershire-based housing association Two Rivers Housing has appointed Debbie Innes-Turnill as a Non-executive Director as part of its plans to strengthen its Board. Debbie is a safeguarding expert with a background in education. She is the Director of Debbie Innes... View Article

Housebuilder Honey granted planning for five sites

Housebuilder Honey has been granted planning for five sites across Yorkshire and Derbyshire that will deliver 722 new build homes and revenues of £202m. The Sheffield-headquartered housebuilder will deliver developments in Duckmanton, near Chesterfield; Rossington, near Doncaster; Maltby, near Rotherham; and Fenay... View Article

Green light for £70m Stockport apartment scheme

Planning permission has been granted for a landmark £70m residential development in Stockport town centre, paving the way for construction to begin early next year. The scheme, designed by AEW Architects, will provide a new community in the heart of... View Article

SFS updates Dynamic Hinge Brochure

As a major manufacturer of advanced hinge systems for all door types, SFS has updated its brochure aimed at assisting fabricators, specifiers and other customers in selecting the most appropriate hinge solutions for a wide range of applications. The brochure starts by... View Article