Housebuilders are moving to 150mm cavities – should you?

Today’s new homes must meet a growing list of complex requirements, from thermal and fire safety performance, to reduced environmental impact. As standards rise, using 100mm wall cavities will limit your options, but 150mm allows for flexibility. In fact, a survey... View Article

SDS introduces Planet Possible Spotlight Podcast

SDS has broadcast its first “Spotlight” podcast, researched, written, produced and hosted by the highly regarded and knowledgeable team responsible for the acclaimed “Planet Possible” series of podcasts. Following the same guiding principle that drives Planet Possible to promote best... View Article

Designs for efficient living

Stephen Johnson of Quooker delves into how boiling water taps are helping architects design kitchens that reduce waste, conserve energy, and support sustainability for users, without compromising on style. As sustainability becomes a central consideration in architectural design, attention is... View Article

Time for a rethink on timber

Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation challenges outdated myths about specification of timber, which belie its durability and high-performance credentials. Timber is considered the oldest building material in the world, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. Despite... View Article

Bargate Welcomes Next Generation of Homebuilding Talent

Bargate has proudly welcomed three promising graduates from the local area into key roles across its design, development and planning departments at its Hampshire head office. The latest investment in graduate recruits signals the award-winning housebuilder’s long-term commitment to addressing... View Article

10 Design Appoints Ewan Jones

10 Design is pleased to announce the appointment of Ewan Jones as Managing Principal for the EMEA region. This strategic leadership addition reinforces 10 Design’s commitment to design excellence. In this role, Ewan will strengthen 10 Design’s position in the... View Article

Hopkins Homes to deliver new homes in Halstead

Hopkins Homes, part of the untypical group, has been granted reserved matters approval for nearly 200 new homes on a 13-hectare site in Halstead, Essex.  The new development, to be known as Bournewood Park, will feature a diverse range of... View Article

Cala appoints Michael Rice as CFO

Cala Group (Holdings) Limited (Cala), one of the UK’s leading homebuilders, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Rice as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective Monday, 30 June 2025. Michael joins Cala at a pivotal time as the business... View Article

Planning Approved for Nearly 2,000 New Homes

Plans to deliver nearly 2,000 new homes as part of one of East London’s largest estate regeneration schemes have been approved by Tower Hamlets Council. The project will see the complete transformation of the Teviot Estate in Poplar, replacing outdated... View Article

Key Appointment for Sigma Homes

Sussex-based Sigma Homes has appointed Ellie White as Senior Planning Manager. A Chartered Town Planner with 15 years’ experience across the Home Counties and South Coast, Ellie brings a wealth of knowledge in land promotion, planning strategy, and stakeholder engagement.... View Article

That’s a wrap

The rare chance to create a new film and TV studio complex from scratch in the UK, equipped with the high performance and flexibility credentials to attract Hollywood, was perfect casting for Scott Brownrigg. Roseanne Field reports. The plans for... View Article

Practice Profile: Fereday Pollard

Kim Neville speaks to practice co-founder Chris Pollard to uncover how the privately-owned firm, turning 30 this year, specialises in large-scale infrastructure projects with the differentiator of putting ‘humanising architecture’ at the forefront. Fereday Pollard was established in 1995 by... View Article

View Point: Dr Stephen Hamil

Dr Stephen Hamil of NBS explains why better data standards and Digital Product Passports are vital to fix the industry’s fragmented systems and safeguard its future. For several years now, UK construction has been beset by issues around material quality,... View Article

How modern techniques are reshaping housing for retirees

Groundbreaking construction techniques are slashing build times and transforming the delivery of retirement housing – offering a potential solution to the UK’s critical shortage of later living accommodation. With the country facing a shortfall of one million senior living homes by 2040,... View Article

Plans approved for housing expansion

Independent housebuilder Dandara and Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) have recently gained planning permission for a new development of 174 dwellings in Walton, Milton Keynes. Manor Park is located on the outskirts of Walton, to the south of central Milton... View Article