Building ‘beyond zero’

Rob East of Newland Homes, explains how the Gloucestershire housebuilder took a “conviction-based” decision to redefine its design approach beyond the norm to provide climate-resilient, and even carbon-negative homes. It was our development director, Jeremy Drew, who first raised the... View Article

Suffragette City

A development onsite in London’s Tower Hamlets creates a new neighbourhood on where Suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst first proposed improvements to conditions in the East End, over a century ago. Roseanne Field reports. In Bromley-By-Bow in the London Borough of Tower... View Article

Story Homes submits plans for 40 new homes in Alderley Edge

Proposed scheme aims to deliver high-quality homes, affordable housing, and significant local infrastructure contributions December 2025, Alderley Edge – Story Homes is pleased to confirm the submission of a full planning application for 40 homes, creating a new residential development on land off... View Article

Haddonstone at 55: Building the Future of Architectural Stonework

As Haddonstone approaches its 55th anniversary in 2026, Managing Director Nick Lantsbery reflects on the company’s performance, its people, and its plans for the future. Despite a challenging construction landscape, Haddonstone has not only maintained its position as a market... View Article

ZHA and partners to design Malpensa Hospital

The international competition to design Malpensa Hospital (Grande Ospedale della Malpensa) has been awarded to Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) in partnership with RINA (team leader), Studio Plicchi, WSP, STI Engineering and BC Building Consulting. The new medical campus will unite... View Article

New National Planning Policy Framework: CPRE responds

Commenting before the publication of the new National Planning Policy Framework, CPRE chief executive Roger Mortlock said: ‘The new National Planning Policy Framework must signal a shift away from bashing environmental regulation and damning those who care about the future of their communities as “blockers”. ‘We are concerned... View Article

Housebuilding group untypical secures key site in Arlesey

Housebuilding group untypical has completed the purchase of a key development site from land promoter Colecar Strategic Land, marking another major step in its expanding footprint across Bedfordshire. Gareth Jacob, Regional Managing Director for untypical’s Eastern region, said: “This agreement... View Article

What does 2026 hold for housebuilding?

By Mark Leaf, Chief Growth Officer at Strata After a turbulent 2025, our industry enters 2026 with a renewed sense of purpose. Last year pushed every part of the market, from developers and local authorities, to planning teams and registered providers,... View Article

Designer Contracts names new financial director

Designer Contracts has announced the appointment of a new financial director, along with six further promotions and new joins.  Mark Williams joins the company as its new FD after working as the financial lead across a range of companies for... View Article

SterlingOSB Zero is a picnic for architects

As the annual SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition celebrated its 10th anniversary, the 2025 competition entitled Powers of Ten, challenged architects to explore the principles of scale. Entrants were unrestricted by building standards and were free to play with the concept of scale and... View Article