Evolution for the perfect pitch

Gareth Wright of Manthorpe explores how updates to British Standards supporting the use of dry fix solutions are driving innovation in pitched roofing across the UK. It is no exaggeration to say there has been a significant evolution in pitched... View Article

Things aren’t what they used to be – proactive IoT

Lorna Given of MRI Software explores how Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are enhancing building efficiency, safety, and compliance through real time data and proactive maintenance approaches. As housing providers across the UK face increasing pressure to improve building performance, maintain compliance,... View Article

Chancellor is right to keep fixing the foundations

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce plans that will save businesses £6bn by 2029 at the Regional Investment Summit held today in Birmingham. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders, said: “Today’s small businesses are tomorrow’s regional and... View Article

Ask the Expert: Smarter finance for developers

Following a recent Building Insights podcast with Housebuilder & Developer editor James Parker, BuildStore Mortgage Services’  Tom McSherry explains the importance of transparency, tailored solutions, and early financial planning for bridging development finance. Could you explain the difference between regulated... View Article

St Mary’s Walthamstow wins 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced St Mary’s Walthamstow by Alex Spicer at Matthew Lloyd Architects as the winner of the 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize.   Founded by Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE and the Marco Goldschmied Foundation, the... View Article

HOMES UK 2025

25-26 November. ExceL, London HOMES UK is on 25-26 November 2025, at  ExceL in London. It’s the largest free to attend conference and exhibition of its kind. HOMES UK brings together thousands of housing professionals at the very moment the Autumn... View Article

Precise control for affordable warmth

David Patrick of Dimplex discusses how electric space and water heating solutions can be integrated into a home’s core design to deliver ‘affordable warmth’ for tenants. National Energy Action estimates that there are currently 6.1 million UK households in fuel... View Article

Reimagining the Private Rented Sector

Mark Foxcroft at Devonshires examines how sweeping reforms are reshaping the Private Rented Sector, demanding higher standards, professional management, and shifting power toward institutional landlords. The UK’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) is facing a seismic shift. Long characterised by fragmented... View Article

Apple reopens iconic Ginza store to customers

Foster + Partners partnered with Apple to redesign Apple’s first store in Japan, Apple Ginza, bringing together the best of Apple’s products, services, and experiences in one reimagined space. The store’s reimagined layout brings natural daylight into every space and... View Article

Permission to criticise

Permitted Development Rights have fast-tracked housing delivery, but often at the expense of thermal comfort and occupant wellbeing, says Andrew Nash from Nuaire, who warns that reforms and ventilation innovation are urgently needed. Permitted Development Rights (PDR) emerged as a... View Article

Barratt Redrow celebrates double win at Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2025

Barratt Redrow has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2025, celebrating its commitment to nature-positive development and leadership in biodiversity enhancement. The housebuilder was awarded the ‘Placemaking for Nature Award: Multi-property’, acknowledging Barratt Redrow’s innovative approach... View Article

Planning success for 35-home scheme in Worcestershire

Living Space has secured planning approval from Wychavon District Council for a new affordable housing development in the village of Tibberton, Worcestershire. The scheme will deliver 35 high-quality affordable homes, offered through a mix of social rent and shared ownership... View Article

Practice Profile: Bennetts Associates

Kim Neville speaks with Rob Bearyman of Bennetts Associates about how the now employee-owned practice has over its three decades combined resilience, collaboration and pioneering sustainable design. Bennetts Associates has built its reputation over more than three decades on conviction,... View Article

Conflicting messages point to a slow recovery in the market

With a mixed picture of busy sites and stalled projects, Patrick Mooney sees an uneven slow recovery in the housing market, which still faces several obstacles. Challenging housebuilding conditions are forecast to continue through the second half of the year,... View Article