New homes proposed for Kinross brownfield site

Cala invites public to help shape Bridgend plans PLANS to develop the former British Car Auctions site to the south-east of Kinross have taken a step forward, with Cala Homes (East) signalling its intention to bring forward a residential redevelopment... View Article

Orbit Homes to deliver 220 new homes in Suffolk

Orbit Homes is continuing its drive to deliver quality, energy efficient homes in Suffolk with plans to bring 220 new homes to Reydon at its new development, Copperwheat Place. Over half of the homes at Copperwheat Place will be affordable... View Article

The Delmore receives foundation permit

The Delmore has been issued its foundation permit from the town of Surfside, Florida. The permit enables piling works to commence immediately after the site’s deep-soil mixing (DSM) works finish this autumn. DSM avoids the vibration and water table impacts... View Article

The housing target – out of practice?

Pressure is mounting on the construction sector, planners and policymakers to hit the Government’s housing targets. Patrick Mooney outlines what must change to achieve them, and who will be left behind if it doesn’t. In 10 years’ time the development... View Article

High hopes for low value Green Belt

David Churchill, partner at estate agent Carter Jonas, argues that a more flexible approach to releasing low value Green Belt land could help meet housing targets without compromising the countryside, or sustainability goals. Throughout the General Election campaign, the Green... View Article

Structural timber: a smart choice

Andrew Orriss of the Structural Timber Association (STA) looks at timber as a sustainable, low-carbon building choice, increasingly popular among UK self-builders for its environmental and practical benefits. In recent years, structural timber has emerged as the material of choice... View Article