Higgins Partnerships to build 66 new council homes

Higgins Partnerships has been appointed by Milton Keynes City Council to deliver 66 new council homes at the former Cripps Lodge sheltered housing site in Netherfield, Buckinghamshire. The development will transform the former care facility into a high-quality, sustainable residential... View Article

Homeless and vulnerable households gain permanent housing

Homefinder UK, the national housing mobility scheme run by Home Connections, has released its 2024/25 Impact Report, showcasing the scale and significance of its work to tackle the UK’s housing crisis. Amid record-breaking waiting lists and a chronic shortage of affordable... View Article

Designs for Foster + Partners’ latest project revealed

Designs for Central Crossing – Foster + Partners’ latest project in Hong Kong – have been revealed. Located at 118 Wellington Street between Graham, Gage and Cochrane Streets in Central, the new mixed-use development, a joint venture between Wing Tai... View Article

GaraPro Automation Kit + Door Package for just £949

Garador has just launched its all-in-one GaraPro automation solution, combining the renowned reliability of Carlton and Horizon up-and-over doors with the new GaraPro electric operator and framed retractable gear — all for just £949 + VAT, fully fitted. Key features... View Article

A house of two halves

A chance to design their own home from scratch in their favourite part of London was far too good an opportunity to pass up for Lily Wood and her family TEXT CAROL BURNS IMAGES PHIL COFFEY When Lily and Rob... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Living Rooms

Whether you need to find the perfect sofa for relaxing in the evenings or some handy storage to keep things tidy, we’ve curated a selection of products from the comfortable to the practical to help you create your ideal living... View Article

Flexible elegance

Adam Brown of The Painted Furniture Company discusses how customisable freestanding furniture offers flexible, high-quality pieces that adapt over time and combine personal style, durability and design continuity. For anyone embarking on the rewarding journey of building their own home,... View Article

Marmox holding the line on NHBC wetroom requirements

Not only does 2025 mark the 25th anniversary of Harry Parsons setting up Marmox UK Ltd, but it will also remind many longer-serving bathroom and wetroom specialists of when the manufacturer’s remarkable Multiboard product first became available to the home... View Article

CA Group & BCSA Boundary Elevations

Tuesday 1st July 2025 saw the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) ‘Technical Specification’ for Boundary Elevations come into effect. This guidance document for the construction industry highlights the latest design requirements for the primary frame, secondary steelwork and the external... View Article

Fire rated air bricks – custom designed by Vectaire

Vectaire can now offer custom designed Fire Rated Air Bricks to ensure that every installation requirement can be met. The Fire Rated Air Brick range comprise high performance, non-combustible terminals designed for low resistance use with powered mechanical ventilation. The... View Article