Transforming Ideas Into Reality: 4 Steps In A Building Project

In the captivating journey of transforming ideas into tangible structures, careful planning and execution are the cornerstones. Building projects, whether they are residential homes, commercial buildings, or community structures, are significant investments of time, resources, and aspirations. They require a... View Article

A guide to conservation rooflights

There’s a huge variety of choice in the conservation rooflight market and selecting the right product can be confusing. Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some advice on things to consider when planning your project.   What is a conservation rooflight?... View Article

Sovereign’s response to governance upgrade

The Regulator of Social Housing has today published a regulatory judgement upgrading Sovereign Housing’s governance rating from G2 to G1. In June 2022 the Regulator downgraded Sovereign to G2, stating that while Sovereign’s governance remained compliant the housing association needed... View Article

Kaz for President

GEZE UK MD Kaz Spiewakowski looks to focus on education and further developing relationships with RIBA and overseas members as well as ensure value for members as he takes over the two-year presidency of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).... View Article

Dulux: Helping you design education spaces

A recent study as part of the Holistic Evidence & Design project found that well-designed primary schools boost children’s academic performance, with differences in classroom characteristics accounting for 16% of progress in reading, writing and maths over the course of... View Article

Flexible solutions for small space living

Whether it’s hosting guests, working from home or simply living in a smaller space, there are a few smart ways to adapt your environment to be both practical and flexible to suit the demands of everyday life How to adapt... View Article

Barnet Council to acquire 249 new homes for affordable rent

Barnet Council’s Cabinet Members have voted unanimously to acquire 249 new build homes from developer Redrow to be made available for affordable rent to the borough’s residents. The acquisition forms one-quarter of the council’s commitment to deliver 1,000 new affordable... View Article

Keepmoat opens land & partnerships graduate programme

Top 10 homebuilder Keepmoat has launched its second Land & Partnerships Graduate Programme, following the huge success of its first programme in 2021. The Programme offers graduates an exciting opportunity to build a career in homebuilding and become part of... View Article

Covering up with Pendock pipe boxing and casings

The Pendock Profiles range of specialist pipe boxing and casing solutions is one of the most comprehensive available, and is already a common feature in countless projects across the UK including heating system refurbishment, boiler upgrades and retro-fit fire sprinkler... View Article

Affordable Homes Programme – comment from Orbit

Comment from Helen Moore, group director of Orbit Homes: “This is a significant and important change to the Affordable Homes Programme, that is long overdue but gratefully received. Drawing on our Homes England Strategic Partnership, our team’s skills in estate... View Article

NHBC launches Housing Association Insights collection

NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-build homes, has brought together some of the leaders of housing association development to share their thoughts on this increasingly very important sector. Available in print and to download, Built.... View Article

Luceco relights Hartlepool Civic Centre

Luceco has recently supplied luminaires for an extensive refurbishment at Hartlepool Civic Centre located in Victoria Road, providing local government and essential services to the borough as well as other community facilities. The Council now benefits from energy efficient, cost... View Article

A new height of luxury in Hyderabad

SAS Crown is a luxury residential development in Hyderabad, India, featuring 5 towers that rise to 235 m and serve one single unit per level. The project includes a 6,830 m² exclusive Club House, lush gardens with art exhibitions, and... View Article