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Feedback from the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Pilot shapes Version 1

Wednesday, 10th December 2025

Feedback from the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Pilot shapes Version 1 Between April and August this year the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (the Standard) Pilot version was applied to 205 projects. Their experience, and the feedback... View Article

Data Reveals: The UK’s Top ‘Move-In Magnets’ for 2025

Wednesday, 10th December 2025

Reading has been named the UK’s most attractive city to move to, according to a new study from MRI Software. The experts created a Move-In Magnet Index to reveal which UK locations are proving most desirable in 2025. By analysing data... View Article

Consistent support for apprenticeships helps construction

Wednesday, 10th December 2025

The Government has announced a £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system, including £140m for a Mayoral pilot programme. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: “The consistent messaging from politicians that apprenticeships should be... View Article

New research reveals the hidden costs of the Building Safety Act – as architects demand greater product transparency

Wednesday, 10th December 2025

New research from building materials manufacturer, wienerberger, reveals that updates to the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) are placing UK architectural practices under significant financial and organisational strain, amid calls for clearer, more transparent product information. · Architects... View Article

Planning bodies urge councils to consider the changing climate in planning decisions

Wednesday, 10th December 2025

As the UK faces increasing heatwaves, heavier rainfall and rising insurance pressures linked to climate change, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) have published a new guide to help local authorities consider climate... View Article

Councillors visit new affordable housing site in Southampton

Wednesday, 10th December 2025

Local councillors in Southampton visited VIVID’s upcoming affordable housing development on Archery Road to see how the long-standing vacant site is being transformed into much-needed homes in the community. Fresh from completing new homes on the former Eastpoint Centre site... View Article

24 new affordable homes built to Passivhaus standards in Harpurhey

Wednesday, 10th December 2025

24 new affordable homes built to Passivhaus standards in Harpurhey MSV, in partnership with Homes England and Manchester City Council, has welcomed new residents to its new affordable housing development – capped at the Manchester Living Rent – on Parkmount Road in... View Article

Taylor Wimpey donates over 14,000 winter essentials to homeless people across the UK

Wednesday, 10th December 2025

Leading homebuilder Taylor Wimpey has donated over 14,000 socks, gloves, scarves and hats to homeless people across the UK this Christmas. Through its Wrap Up Warm campaign, launched to support its national charity partners CRASH, St Mungo’s and CRISIS, Taylor Wimpey... View Article

Tenants reflect on being part of the rehoming programme, which has seen 300+ families moved into brand new council homes across Cambridge

Wednesday, 10th December 2025

Council tenants have shared their stories as Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP) announces the successful rehoming of over 300 families from outdated, poor-quality homes into some of the 1,000 new high-quality, sustainable homes built by CIP since 2017. Formed in 2017... View Article

It Starts Before the First Brick: The 4 Ss of how to build a home that stands the test of time

Tuesday, 9th December 2025

Building your own home has never been more rewarding — or more detailed. From insulation and renewables to fire safety and drainage, today’s self-builders are navigating a new era of expectations. Quantity Surveyor Tim Phillips from www.quantiv.uk, a regular expert at... View Article

Keepmoat to deliver 80 affordable homes in partnership with Kingdom Housing Association

Tuesday, 9th December 2025

Keepmoat to deliver 80 affordable homes in partnership with Kingdom Housing Association Top 10 housebuilder, Keepmoat, will deliver 80 affordable homes off Foxton Drive, Glenrothes in partnership with Kingdom Housing Association. The affordable housing scheme, which was granted full planning permission... View Article

Foster + Partners secures planning approval for 1 St James’s Square retrofit

Tuesday, 9th December 2025

Westminster City Council has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of 1 St James’s Square, which is located in London’s prestigious St James’s district. Foster + Partners is retaining over 50 percent of the office building’s structure, while completely redesigning... View Article

New technical leadership strengthens Dandara South East’s growth strategy

Tuesday, 9th December 2025

Dandara has appointed James Warner as Technical Director for its South East division, strengthening the region’s strategic delivery as it enters a significant period of growth. James joined the business in September after nearly two decades working with major PLC developers... View Article

Construction starts on Europe’s first dismantlable indoor swimming pool in modular timber construction in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen/Germany

Tuesday, 9th December 2025

Construction begins on Europe’s first dismantlable indoor swimming pool in timber modular construction: A pioneering municipal swimming pool construction project is underway in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Early November 2025, the go-ahead was given in Stuttgart- Zuffenhausen for a construction project that is... View Article

Vistry exchanges contracts on 446-home development site in Hookwood, Surrey

Tuesday, 9th December 2025

Vistry exchanges contracts on 446-home development site in Hookwood, Surrey ,500 new Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, has unconditionally exchanged contracts for the purchase of a sustainable residential development site at Hookwood in Surrey, near Gatwick. The... View Article

Cameron Homes Acquires Site for £16m Development in Burbage, Leicestershire

Tuesday, 9th December 2025

Cameron Homes has acquired a 2.5Ha (6.2-acre) site in the Leicestershire village of Burbage, less than a mile from J1 of the M69 motorway. Outline planning is in place for 40 houses, granted by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. Accessed... View Article

Award win for Cookley Works recognises excellence in affordable housing

Monday, 8th December 2025

Platform Housing Group is celebrating after Cookley Works in the West Midlands was named Best Affordable Housing Development 2025 at the prestigious Inside Housing Development Awards. The award recognises a transformative project that turned a derelict five acre brownfield site... View Article

Sanctuary Scotland completes phase one of Paisley West End regeneration

Monday, 8th December 2025

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association is celebrating the continued success of its ambitious development programme in Renfrewshire with the completion of the first phase of the Paisley West End regeneration. The 35 new homes have been built on the site of... View Article

FMB backs MPs urgent call for retrofit skills plan

Monday, 8th December 2025

The House of Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has today (5/12/25) published its report on, “Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy”, warning that the Government will miss its 2030 and 2050 targets without decisive action to tackle... View Article

Platform Housing Group wins Gold at international Green Apple Awards for environmental best practice

Monday, 8th December 2025

Platform Housing Group has been recognised with a Gold Environment Award at the international Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice, celebrating its commitment to improving the energy efficiency of their homes across the Midlands. The award recognises Platform’s successful... View Article