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Bellway developments in Lower Callerton highly commended at First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards

Wednesday, 28th October 2026

Bellway has been recognised for the homes it is building for first-time buyers at two neighbouring developments in Newcastle upon Tyne. Falcon Grove and Roman Court, which are located in Lower Callerton, six miles from the city centre, were highly... View Article

Obex promotes ‘through wall’ capabilities at London Build Show Booth: 164

Wednesday, 28th October 2026

Obex, the global leader in innovative sealing and protection solutions for commercial glazing and façades, will be showcasing its Through-Wall System on its stand at London Build. It is a system which provides optimal structural integrity, safety, and fire protection... View Article

BEWI to highlight civils capabilities at London Build 2026 Booth: H140

Wednesday, 28th October 2026

BEWI, the leading European manufacturer of construction, insulation and civils products, is delighted to be supporting London Build this year. The company is taking the opportunity to promote its growing capabilities in the civils sector in particular. The products in... View Article

Why natural insulation is the answer for suspended floors

Wednesday, 28th October 2026

Uninsulated suspended timber floors are one of the most overlooked sources of heat loss in the UK’s older homes. Here, Neil Turner, UK technical manager at Ecological Building Systems, explains why a vapour-open, natural-fibre approach is the best way to... View Article

Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing Centre reaches construction milestone at Atom Valley

Wednesday, 28th October 2026

Completion of base build marks next phase for Rochdale’s advanced materials and manufacturing innovation hub 30,000 sq. ft centre designed to connect research, specialist facilities and commercial production Development forecast to generate £107m in economic value over 10 years The... View Article

Underfloor Heating Solutions: Supporting Low-Carbon Building Design

Wednesday, 28th October 2026

Presenter bio: Jenny O’Connor, Gaia Senior Account Manager, has been working in the underfloor heating industry for over 18 years. Jenny plays a key role in managing projects from the very early stages through to successful delivery working closely with... View Article

ZMMA and Nissen Richards Studio to redesign The Royal Armouries’ permanent exhibitions, as its Leeds Museum reaches 30th anniversary

Tuesday, 27th October 2026

ZMMA and Nissen Richards Studio, working in a co-creative collaboration, are delighted to announce their appointment for the exhibitions redesign at The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. The Museum’s ‘Armed with Hope and Understanding’ project represents a major, multi-million-pound refurbishment... View Article

AJC Group invests in new Ringwood headquarters to drive regional growth

Tuesday, 27th October 2026

Affordable housing developer AJC Group has purchased a new, larger headquarters in Ringwood as it prepares to expand its workforce and increase its presence across the South. The Dorset-founded SME has relocated from Poole to Headlands Business Park in Ringwood,... View Article

Housing bodies warn Scottish Government’s green building regulations will ‘deepen’ housing emergency

Tuesday, 27th October 2026

Government’s impact assessment criticised for failing to consider added cost of standards on new homes Housing bodies have warned proposals for a new green energy standard being considered by the Scottish Government will significantly deepen the country’s housing emergency. The... View Article

House building faces mounting pressure ahead of Autumn Budget as new home registrations slide 13%

Tuesday, 27th October 2026

New NHBC data reveals deepening decline in housing supply pipeline Figures released today by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance, show 26,231 new homes were registered in Q3 2026, down... View Article

Cruden more than doubles profit as development pipeline drives next phase of growth

Tuesday, 27th October 2026

Scottish housebuilder reports increased turnover, home sales and profitability as it progresses major developments and expands into new geographical markets Cruden has reported a significant improvement in financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, with profit before tax... View Article

Lower Your Roof Pitch, Not Your Standards: ISOLINE LOW LINE

Tuesday, 27th October 2026

Designing or installing tiled roofs at low pitches can present major weatherproofing risks. Traditional underlays often fail when water backs up under tiles during heavy driving rain, leading to costly callouts, snagging delays, or compromised specification compliance. ISOLINE LOW LINE is... View Article

The housing event built around asset performance, compliance and better homes

Tuesday, 27th October 2026

HOMES UK 2026 | 25-26 November 2026 | Excel London For housing professionals responsible for maintaining, improving and future-proofing homes, HOMES UK 2026 brings together the people, policies and practical solutions shaping the sector. Across six dedicated content theatres, explore the challenges... View Article

Modern office building with plenty of light, visibility and a pleasant indoor climate

Tuesday, 27th October 2026

What if your rented office was to acquire a residential designation and you couldn’t find a good alternative nearby? Well, you could build your ideal workplace for yourself, and that’s exactly what Maxxton did. Together with subsidiary Koole Controls, the... View Article

Bathroom wall panels – fast & fabulous

Tuesday, 27th October 2026

Amanda Mills at SFA Saniflo and Kinedo discusses why housebuilders should consider wall panels for bathrooms in residential new builds. Bathroom design has moved on considerably in recent years. Homeowners increasingly want bathrooms that feel individual, stylish and contemporary, rather... View Article

Chancellor must unlock £11.2bn of home improvements, says FMB

Monday, 26th October 2026

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on the Chancellor to use Wednesday’s Budget to help homeowners improve the homes they live in, as new figures show a lack of confidence in builders is costing the economy £11.2 billion... View Article

NHMF Announces Best Practice Awards Shortlist

Monday, 26th October 2026

The wait is over and the results are in for the National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF) Annual Best Practice Awards and Maintenance Conference. The judges reported a large number of high calibre entries across the 9 categories this year, including... View Article

Beyond U-values: why heat transfer matters in insulation specification

Monday, 26th October 2026

Reducing heat transfer through the building envelope remains a key objective for both government policy and the construction industry. However, if factors such as moisture control, thermal bridging, airtightness and overheating risk are not considered alongside insulation performance, the quality... View Article