Mastering kitchens

Damian Sheridan of Wren Contracts discusses the key starting points when it comes to choosing a kitchen supplier in housing projects. When it comes to choosing a kitchen supplier for property development and social housing projects, developers and housebuilders are... View Article

Tilia Homes to provide affordable new homes in Norfolk

Housebuilder Tilia Homes, part of the untypical group, has partnered with the UK’s leading social enterprise, Places for People, in a deal worth around £17 million to bring a choice of affordable homes to its new development in Thetford. Sovereign... View Article

Plans Submitted for Penicuik High School Redevelopment

Architecture firm Holmes Miller has submitted a planning application to Midlothian Council for the redevelopment of Penicuik High School. Holmes Miller’s plans include the re-use and retrofit of the original 1930s school building, the infilling of existing external courtyard spaces... View Article

New modular micro homes for the homeless underway in Chelmsford

DuoHaus homes are innovative, low-cost modular homes designed specifically to support and protect vulnerable residents. The concept was developed by award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group, as a follow-on housing solution to help address the homeless crisis. Hill is installing the DuoHaus... View Article

Brick Awards 2024: The Winners

The Brick Development Association is delighted to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Brick Awards. This annual competition recognises the outstanding contributions of architects, builders, bricklayers, and manufacturers to the built environment. The winners were selected by a panel... View Article

STUFISH Reveal Design for Swindon’s New Performance Venue

STUFISH Entertainment Architects have revealed its design for Swindon’s new theatre and concert venue as part of Swindon Borough Council’s vision for its Cultural Quarter masterplan. The Council has committed to bringing forward plans to build a new multi-functional cultural... View Article

Smart, safe & sustainable showers

With multi-generational living on the rise, Karen Wise of Triton Showers outlines the key considerations when specifying inclusive electric showers Over the past few years, a monumental spike in the cost of living has contributed to an unprecedented level of... View Article

G15 housing association Hyde acquires Pinnacle Group

In what’s described as a “game-changing moment for the housing sector,” The Hyde Group has announced that it has acquired national property management firm Pinnacle Group for an undisclosed sum, in a major expansion of the G15 housing association’s capabilities.... View Article

Rethinking thermal efficiency

Mark Bowman of Marmox explains why addressing cold bridging has become more important than ever for specifiers in the housebuilding sector. Even with plans to utilise land in the so called “Grey Belt,” the new Government will undoubtedly find it... View Article

Clearly ready for the FHS

Paul Higgins of TuffX explores glazing options for meeting the demands of Part O but also the upcoming Future Homes Standard, on aesthetics and function During an era of change in the construction, we are also at a pivotal moment... View Article

Industry reacts to Reeves’ inaugural Budget

The construction industry has responded to Labour’s first budget in 14 years, with Rachel Reeves setting out her plans to raise an additional £40bn in tax – the highest level of increases ever announced in a Budget. Brian Berry, chief... View Article