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Gateley celebrates decade of shaping the future of housebuilding talent

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

Professional services group, Gateley, is marking ten years of its national academy for housebuilders programme which has had more than 650 junior professionals attend since it launched in 2016. The free series of workshop-style modules is designed to support the... View Article

Future homes, present decisions

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

What architects need to know about low-carbon heat network The Future Homes Standard (FHS) is no longer on the distant horizon. Neal Herbert, GTC Managing Director looks at how the forthcoming standard is shaping briefs, layouts and procurement decisions on... View Article

Greencore homes breaks ground on ‘better than net zero’ homes in Launton

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

Award-winning sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes has officially begun construction of its new development of 65 Better than Net Zero Homes at Launton, near Bicester in Oxfordshire. The launch coincides with Labour’s plans to build nearly 1,000 homes in Oxfordshire as... View Article

Keepmoat appoints new Head of Land & Partnerships

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

Top 10 housebuilder, Keepmoat, has strengthened its Nottinghamshire-based East Midlands division with the appointment of a new Head of Land & Partnerships. With more than 11 years of industry experience, Charlotte Sargeant will support the wider Land and Partnerships team in... View Article

Dandara Eastern appoints new Managing Director to support with ambitious growth across Essex

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

Independent housebuilder Dandara has appointed Andrew Wickett as Managing Director for its Eastern division, as the developer announces its expansion across Essex with two new sites acquired in the county in the last month. Previously the Operations Director at Dandara’s... View Article

AG Introduces Lightweight Retaining Wall Solution for Streamlined Design and Build

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

AG, a third-generation, UK manufacturer of low-carbon paving and building products, has launched Diamond Pro® Air, a lightweight retaining wall solution engineered to streamline construction and maximise site efficiency. Designed with the practical pressures of housebuilders and contractors in mind,... View Article

A safety-first approach: Getting it right at the riser design stage

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

By Nick Atkinson, Director at Ambar Kelly The UK construction industry is somewhat at a standstill right now, with the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) gateway approval process currently taking an average of 36 weeks per project and only 10% actually... View Article

Different Types of Warehouse Storage Systems

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

Enhancing safety, streamlining logistics, and creating valuable additional storage space are just some of the advantages offered by modern warehouse storage systems. But which solutions are the most widely used? Let’s explore the five most popular types of warehouse storage... View Article

Don’t miss meeting industry leaders at elementalLONDON

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

Join us 19-20 November at Excel London to meet 200+ exhibitors and have face-to-face meetings with the brands delivering the products, services, and solutions driving the transition to a Net Zero built environment. Get hands-on with the latest tech, see... View Article

The Hill Group acquires land to deliver new community in Takeley, Essex

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has agreed to the purchase of two parcels of land at Parsonage Road in Takeley, Essex, with plans to deliver a high-quality new residential community of 108 homes. The site, which spans almost 16 acres, was acquired... View Article

Community grows as families move into coastal Norfolk development

Tuesday, 30th September 2025

Thirty families have moved into their new homes just minutes from the Norfolk coast. Flagship Homes, part of Bromford Flagship, has finished building Ashcroft, a development of 30 homes for affordable rent off Estcourt Road in Great Yarmouth. Lowestoft-based Fox... View Article

Dandara launches partnerships division to drive long-term growth

Monday, 29th September 2025

Independent housebuilder Dandara has launched a new Partnerships division as part of its strategy to deliver over 3,000 homes per year. The dedicated, client-facing team will focus on building strong relationships with housing associations, local authorities, and Government bodies to help meet... View Article

Avant Homes submits plans to deliver £37m, 155 home development in Barugh green, barnsley

Monday, 29th September 2025

Housebuilder Avant Homes has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on an 11.9-acre site in Barugh Green, Barnsley to deliver a £37m, 155-home development. Located on Barugh Green Road, the proposed development will comprise a mix of one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom.... View Article

Housebuilder Honey submits plans to deliver £40m, 133-home development in Rainworth, near Mansfield

Monday, 29th September 2025

Housebuilder Honey has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on a 12.4-acre site to deliver a £40m, 133 new-home development in Rainworth, near Mansfeld. Called Melisse and located on off Nightjar Way, the proposed development will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bed homes... View Article

Helping customers make their money go further with digital discounts

Monday, 29th September 2025

VIVID’s charitable arm, VIVID Plus, is celebrating a successful first year of partnership with Housing Perks, a collaboration that has helped thousands of customers ease the pressure of everyday costs through a dedicated discount app. The app provides savings of up to... View Article

Housebuilders brave all weathers to complete a 20-mile charity hike in the Yorkshire Dales

Monday, 29th September 2025

Representatives of some of the nation’s largest and best-known housebuilders and construction companies braved all weather conditions in the Yorkshire Dales on Friday 12 September 2025 to raise nearly £100,000 for Youth Adventure Trust. 200 participants from 38 teams took... View Article

Government confirms location of 12 ‘new towns,’ commits to build three

Monday, 29th September 2025

The Government has recommended the location of 12 new towns across England, following an independent report that recommended schemes, but has only committed to build three in this Parliament. It said it “is prepared to progress work on a far... View Article

A foundation of trust

Monday, 29th September 2025

Jane and Sam Arman admit that they were complete novices when it came to the world of building renovation, but as professionals themselves, they decided to pay heed to the advice they were given. TEXT Nik Hunter IMAGES ZAC and... View Article