Owl Partnerships outlines vision for growth and new MD

Housebuilder, Owl Partnerships has announced a bold vision for the future by appointing a new Managing Director and unveiling a refreshed brand identity.  Warren Bolton has joined the Tamworth-based housebuilder as its new Managing Director, bringing over 20 years’ experience... View Article

A Technical History of Waterproofing

How today’s architecture is informed by the waterproofing of the past by Josh Jinks, Brand Manager at UltraTile Waterproofing has played a vital role in construction for millennia, enabling the preservation and longevity of architectural structures. From early civilisations to... View Article

Social housing delivery crisis

Patrick Mooney explores how social housebuilders are falling far short of targets, with severe underinvestment, rising homelessness, and regulatory pressures undermining efforts to deliver the new homes urgently needed. A fall in the number of new homes started by housing associations... View Article

Orbit appoints new non-executive directors

Orbit, one of the UK’s foremost not-for-profit housing groups, has announced the appointment of Manpreet Dillon, Michelle Dovey and Paul Crawford as non-executive directors to its Common Board. In addition, Orbit has also welcomed Steve Batley to its Strategic Asset Management and... View Article

Platform Housing Group partnership with housebuilder Honey

Housebuilder Honey is partnering with Platform Housing Group to deliver 68 homes for the housing association at its Nova development in Witham St Hughs, near Lincoln. The £13.5m deal is the first between the two businesses and will comprise 40 partnerships plots and 28 section 106... View Article

Housebuilder Honey announces £13.5m partnership deal

Housebuilder Honey is partnering with Platform Housing Group to deliver 68 homes for the housing association at its Nova development in Witham St Hughs, near Lincoln. The £13.5m deal is the first between the two businesses and will comprise 40 partnerships plots and 28 section 106... View Article

Story Homes submits plans for 350 new homes

Story Homes is pleased to announce the submission of an outline planning application to Chorley Council for a new residential development on the site of the former Camelot Theme Park in Charnock Richard. The proposed scheme includes up to 350 new homes, with... View Article

BEEAH announces Khalid Bin Sultan City masterplan

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the masterplan for Khalid Bin Sultan City is adjacent to BEEAH’s acclaimed headquarters in Sharjah. Anchored by four guiding principles — sustainability, smart technology, culture, and people — ZHA’s design continues the philosophies embedded... View Article

Bargate MD Joins Future Homes Hub Board to Champion SMEs

Mark White, Managing Director of Hampshire-based housebuilder Bargate, has been appointed to the Future Homes Hub’s board of directors. He will become the SME representative, responsible for articulating the net zero challenges faced by homebuilders delivering under 300 homes a... View Article

New fire rated AVCL: Fire safety focused inside and out

NEW: Protect FrameFoil FR – a thermally efficient, Class A2 fire retardant, reflective AVCL. As a building product specialist for over 40 years, we have recently launched a new addition to our fire rated wall membrane range. Protect FrameFoil FR... View Article

Bronze framed glass cabinets from Keller

Keller, the leader in sustainability in the European kitchen market, is also known for innovative designs, and a vast palette of colour, finish and material options. A new range of bronze-framed smoked glass units in 39 different sizes has been developed for... View Article

Marmox’s silver jubilee party a roaring success

At the big Cat Sanctuary in Headcorn, Kent, around 50 of Marmox’s staff and family members gathered to relax and celebrate the company’s 25 years in business. After visiting Lions, Tigers, Pumas, Jaguars, Cheetahs and Leopards, they enjoyed a buffet... View Article

10 Years On: VELFAC Still Delivers

A decade after Alec and Stephanie Wilson completed their self-build in the Leicestershire countryside, their VELFAC windows and doors still look and perform like new. “Even on dull days, the house floods with light,” says Alec. “It lifts your mood.”... View Article

Specifying low carbon underfloor heating

Are you struggling with specifying underfloor heating (UFH)? This guide explains how to specify UFH effectively to maximise energy savings, comfort and compliance. It offers practical advice on integrating UFH with low-temperature systems and renewable heat sources, as well as... View Article