Creative colourful cladding

Lisa Grosse at Cedral explores how cladding can improve aesthetics, support thermal performance, and offer weather resistance, sustainability and long-term cost savings for self-builders. Whether you’re planning a transformation or a new build, investing in a beautiful exterior means thinking... View Article

Cardo and Kingston Council welcome new apprentices

Cardo and Kingston Council welcome new apprentices Cardo and the Royal Borough of Kingston Council have welcomed ten new apprentices, celebrating a major step in their partnership. Having taken over a responsive repairs and maintenance contract with Kingston Council in... View Article

Smarter heating for social housing

Phil Ord, Managing Director of Qvantum UK, explains how connected heat pump technology is helping housing associations to cut costs, improve efficiency and stay ahead of regulation. As housing associations look for practical routes to decarbonise and improve building performance,... View Article

The Hill Group acquires land in Hitchin for a further 47 new homes

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has acquired a new site on Gray’s Lane in Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, with plans to deliver a high-quality residential development comprising 47 new homes, including 40% affordable housing. Located immediately south of Hill’s adjacent development on Lucas... View Article

Straw wall panels now a sustainable solution for self-builders

Neil Turner, Technical Manager at Ecological Building Systems, looks at how self-builders are increasingly choosing straw wall panels as a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials.  “Straw has been utilised as a building material in the UK for thousands of... View Article

Novus’ key takeaways from the Housing Community Summit 2025

National maintenance, refurbishment and fit out contractor Novus Property Solutions outlines the key themes from this year’s Housing Community Summit, which was organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) in partnership with the National Housing Federation (NHF). Sustainability and... View Article

Vent-Axia Welcomes Healthy Homes Standard

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Government’s publication of its Healthy Homes Standard, a set of design requirements and good-practice guidance for building homes that is designed to support the delivery of healthier living environments. Created for use... View Article

West Sussex STEM project sees SFS JB-D Plus window installation brackets speed progress

SFS UK’s JB‑D Plus pre‑wall window installation brackets have been specified by façade specialist Leay Ltd for the £725 k window‑and‑curtain‑wall package on Chichester College’s new STEM Academy in West Sussex, a choice Leay says streamlines site logistics while guaranteeing the structural integrity of the double‑skinned façade. Established in 1937 and... View Article

Preserving steel heritage: ASWS delivers excellence at The Northcliffe

The Steel Window Association (SWA) represents the UK’s leading specialists in the preservation and refurbishment of steel windows and doors – particularly in listed buildings, heritage properties, and conservation areas. Its members, including London-based Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), are trusted custodians of architectural... View Article