Gold Standard: 2024 Offsite Awards Shortlist

The judging is complete and the finalists for the Offsite Awards 2024 have been announced. With an incredible mix of projects and cutting-edge technology on offer – here is a glimpse of what is in the running for a prestigious... View Article

Practice Profile: vPPR Architects

LISTEN HERE ADF’s Kim Neville profiles a rare female-led UK architecture practice, exploring vPPR’s foundations, ethos, and focus on supporting users’ creativity in its designs Established in 2009, vPPR is a female-led multi-national architectural practice, with offices in London, Liverpool... View Article

High performance in the frame with OSB

With the need for more sustainable building materials currently critical, Rebecca Goldsmith of MEDITE SMARTPLY explains why OSB structural panels can streamline the fabric-first approach for high performance building envelopes The updated Part F and Part L requirements of the... View Article

Social Housing Windows – Are We Retrofitting Right?

As the UK races towards its ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, the social housing sector faces a monumental challenge decarbonising existing buildings. The impending rollout of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) in January 2025 is set to accelerate... View Article

Vibrant Northstowe town centre one step closer

Homes England, Keepmoat and Capital&Centric sign an agreement to deliver 3,000 homes and new town centre, providing a boost to the Northstowe community Homes England has signed a collaboration agreement with developers Keepmoat and Capital&Centric, to accelerate the delivery of... View Article

The wow factor of bathroom wall panels

Have you ever thought about using decorative wall panels for shower spaces, utility rooms or cloakrooms? Amanda Mills of Kinedo presents the case for using wall panels to create stunning bathroom spaces in particular. Wall panels are one of the... View Article

North East developer gets bigger, faster and better

Building more homes, more quickly than its regional rivals, Vistry North East is eying a record breaking year. Targeting 800 new properties across 15 sites, from Morpeth in the north to Guisborough in the south, the business is confident of... View Article

Affordable homes completed in Cotswold village

A new affordable housing development has been officially opened in a Cotswold village. Gloucestershire-based housing association Bromford has completed the redevelopment of 14 former properties with 17 modern, energy efficient homes at Cross Tree Crescent in Kempsford. The new homes,... View Article

Leading Housebuilding Group Names Two New Managing Directors

The Springfield Group has made two senior promotions, appointing Andrew Curran to Managing Director (Central) covering Springfield Properties, Dawn Homes, Walker Group and Mactaggart & Mickel Homes and Kieran Graham to Managing Director of Tulloch Homes. Andrew Curran, who has... View Article

Breaking barriers to sustainable drainage

In the face of escalating urban flooding challenges across the UK, Richard Eddy of Polypipe Building Products looks how to break down the barriers to introducing sustainable drainage systems in housebuilding projects. With the UK’s sewerage infrastructure straining under the... View Article

Futurebuild 2025 ready to make an impact

Futurebuild is excited to announce ‘Impact’ as the theme for its 2025 show. This theme embodies Futurebuild’s commitment to making a positive and lasting impact on the built environment and the communities it serves, with a focus on innovation and... View Article

Why specify liquid waterproofing for balconies?

Wayne Chissell, Technical Director at WestWood explains how liquid-applied membranes can maximise efficiency, durability and aesthetics for balcony projects. As an integral part of a building’s façade, a balcony has both architectural and functional purposes. Exposed to the elements and... View Article