Wates Group wins prestigious Queen’s award for enterprise

Wates Group, one of the UK’s leading family-owned construction, residential development, and property services businesses, has won a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category. This year’s win makes Wates the only construction company to have won... View Article

A healthy approach to 
indoor air quality

Stephan Lang of Daikin explains how ‘whole-building approaches’ to heating, ventilation and air conditioning  in new build homes can balance energy efficiency and the vital need to improve indoor air quality. New build homes must be built in compliance with... View Article

The levelling-up agenda

Neil Sanders of F. Ball and Co talks through the steps to ensuring a flawless finish when installing floorcoverings using Luxury Vinyl Tiles. The increasing quality and variety of Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVTs) and their suitability for a wide range... View Article

Marshalls’ launches new CPD programme

Marshalls has today launched the first in a new suite of sustainability CPDs – now available to book either online or at your practice. Click here to register for your free session Choose from two new topics: Creating Climate Resilient... View Article

The A. Proctor Group establishes Sustainability Focus Group

The A. Proctor Group, recognised worldwide for its extensive portfolio of technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane products for the construction industry, has set up a dedicated Sustainability Focus Group. This increased focus on sustainability demonstrates the commitment of the... View Article

Stepping out with the new KönigOutdoor website

Königstone, the go-to brand for quality, durable worktops and surfaces for super kitchens, has launched a website for a range of outdoor kitchens, KönigOutdoor. With the rise in popularity in innovative outdoor living solutions, the new range offers the kitchen... View Article

Cullen Gable Restraint Bracket for great housebuilding

The Gable Restraint Bracket system saves housebuilders time compared with traditional build methods and assures build quality. The ability to satisfy the industry’s needs by collaborating and making its construction partners part of the product development process is central to... View Article

The right cover

Dean Stritch of LABC Warranty describes what to look for when choosing a warranty provider for your development, including for MMC projects With a range of options on the market, how do housebuilders and developers choose the cover that is... View Article

An uncertain future

Patrick Mooney explores how contrasting news on planning approvals, new homes and public finances are providing a confused picture of the future housing market In many respects the housing market was remarkably unaffected by the Covid pandemic, with strong demand... View Article

Broadway Malyan submits new scheme for Anglia Square

International architecture and urbanism practice Broadway Malyan and developer Weston Homes have submitted new proposals for a comprehensive redevelopment of Anglia Square, an important site within the centre of Norwich. The completely revised scheme aims to create a new place... View Article

Dynamic architect practice expands to Leeds

S+SA Architects has announced its expansion to a new central Leeds location due to company growth and several notable commissions in the healthcare and residential sectors. The architects practice, which operates out of a head office in Harrogate, will open... View Article

Time to join the green roofing revolution?

Green roofs are an aspirational choice for many self-builders and home renovators wishing to finish their project with a gorgeous living roof that changes with the seasons and attracts a host of insects and birds. Demand for green roofs is... View Article

Work begins at Westwood Park

Keepmoat Homes has officially started work on site at Westwood Park, Glenrothes, which kicks off the eight-year building programme to deliver 420 residential homes to the area. The range of two, three and four-bedroom houses have been designed to cater... View Article

A schooling in planning strategy

Neal Allcock, partner at property consultant Carter Jonas Birmingham, discusses how strategic planning could help address the current shortfall in student accommodation being built across the UK. The shortage of student accommodation is well known. Recently we have seen some... View Article