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Foster + Partners reveals sustainable masterplan for Al Najd Agricultural City in Oman

Thursday, 25th June 2026

Foster + Partners has unveiled detailed masterplan designs for the Al Najd Agricultural City in Dhofar, southern Oman. Working in collaboration with Dar Al-Handasah, the Oman-based international multi-disciplinary consultant, the 54 million-square-foot, self-sustaining agricultural development will be built on fertile... View Article

“Every decant we avoid is a home that stays in use” – Talking subsidence with Geobear’s Omar Alata

Thursday, 25th June 2026

After the hottest summer on record drove subsidence insurance payouts to an all-time high of £307 million, and with drought warnings already in place for 2026, structural movement is climbing the agenda for social landlords. Omar Alata, Head of Social... View Article

Building the future: Why we must inspire the next generation to join construction

Thursday, 25th June 2026

By Chris Haughey, McCoy Contractors The construction industry has long been a cornerstone of economic growth and community development. Yet, as an industry, we face a significant and growing challenge: attracting and retaining the next generation of talent. If we... View Article

HLM Architects specify Gerflor’s Creation 55 LVT and Gradus Lunar Carpet Tile for Design Studio

Thursday, 25th June 2026

HLM Architects has delivered a new studio environment in Cardiff, underpinned by a coordinated flooring specification from Gerflor. The project incorporated 330m² of floor finishes, comprising Gerflor Creation 55 Looselay luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and Gradus Lunar carpet tiles, installed... View Article

Future Home Standard: What does compliance look like

Thursday, 25th June 2026

The Future Homes Standard (FHS) represents the most significant evolution in domestic energy performance requirements since the introduction of EPCs, setting a new baseline for how homes in the UK are designed and delivered. Moving beyond incremental change, it establishes... View Article

Department for Education releases first guidance on designing dedicated SEND spaces in schools

Thursday, 25th June 2026

The Government has published guidance on designing SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) spaces in schools to enable “children and young people to attend their local school, early years and college and know they belong there.” The “first of its... View Article

Plentific launches data governance guide for social landlords at housing 2026

Thursday, 25th June 2026

Technology leader Plentific is launching its Data Governance Guide today at Housing 2026 as a practical framework supporting social landlords to navigate regulatory reform, achieve compliance and rebuild resident trust. Facing intensifying regulatory pressure, including the implementation of the second phase of... View Article

The future of retrofit

Thursday, 25th June 2026

James Parker speaks to Nick Whant, sustainability manager at the NSBRC, about the viability, performance and sustainability of retrofitting properties. IS RETROFIT A VIABLE OPTION FOR ANY TYPE OF PROPERTY? In short, yes! Depending on your budget, you may be... View Article

The invisible threat: How poor indoor air quality affects our health and homes

Wednesday, 24th June 2026

People’s homes are their sanctuary. A place where comfort, health and wellbeing should come as standard. For housebuilders and developers, this creates a clear responsibility to deliver the homes of the future – ones that support occupant wellbeing, while also... View Article

Two Rivers Housing awarded top regulatory ratings

Wednesday, 24th June 2026

Two Rivers Housing awarded top regulatory ratings Two Rivers Housing receives top ratings following regulatory inspection G1/V1/C1 ratings put the housing association amongst the top performers in the country C1 awarded for the first time against the new Consumer Standards... View Article

Flint houses and pocket park completed at Bellway’s Harbour Village development in Northfleet

Wednesday, 24th June 2026

Work is nearing completion within the second phase of development at Bellway’s Harbour Village in Northfleet, bringing the total number of homes built to date as part of this landmark regeneration scheme to 212. Located in the central part of... View Article

Salix Homes’ latest sustainable social housing development reaches highest point

Wednesday, 24th June 2026

Construction of a highly sustainable social housing development exclusively for older people in Salford has reached its highest point, marking a major milestone for the project. The new Passivhaus-certified ‘independent living scheme’ has now officially topped out, with roof works... View Article

In transit – decorative casings for transport projects

Wednesday, 24th June 2026

High passenger traffic volumes place specific demands on column casings and wall linings, as they must withstand scuffs and damage while complementing the design of airports, rail stations and bus terminals. Encasement’s Verta column casings and Vecta building lining products are designed to meet... View Article

Why choose Cedral roofing for aesthetics, ease of installation and performance

Wednesday, 24th June 2026

Cedral fibre cement roof slates combine the benefits of modern slate technology with the look of natural slate, delivering durability, strength and design flexibility for roofing projects. Cedral, part of Etex, has a deep-rooted history and heritage of over 100... View Article

New Terminal 3B (T3B) at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Wednesday, 24th June 2026

The new Terminal 3B (T3B) at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in China marks the final large-scale expansion of the airport’s transformation into one of the country’s leading aviation hubs. T3B is the world’s largest satellite terminal by air-passenger traffic. Designed... View Article

How biodiversity reform could revive housing delivery

Wednesday, 24th June 2026

The government’s latest proposals to reform biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements could support smaller housing developments that have struggled in recent years. Richard Greenwood, director of operations for new build at EN:Procure, explains how a more proportionate approach to BNG... View Article

New guide launched for steel reuse in housebuilding

Tuesday, 23rd June 2026

· New structural steel reuse guide aimed at housebuilders and self-builders · Busts myths around structural steel reuse in domestic construction · Demonstrates cost and carbon savings of steel reuse · Free guide available now from https://cleveland-steel.com/ · Official launch at... View Article

New managing director takes charge at Bellway West Midlands

Tuesday, 23rd June 2026

Bellway has appointed Martin Wright, an experienced land and planning specialist with a 25-year track record in the industry, as Managing Director of its West Midlands division. Martin, who was working at Bellway in a different role, takes on the... View Article