Realising embodied carbon of structures”increasingly urgent”

IStructE’s updated guidance “How to calculate embodied carbon” and revised Structural Carbon Tool steer the built environment industry to make informed decisions and calculations about emissions due to the use of construction materials. The calculation and control of embodied carbon (emissions due to... View Article

NHBC relaunches leading technical event as BEYOND ‘25 LIVE

NHBC has launched a new future-focused event designed to reflect the ever-changing nature of the house-building industry, address the wide range of issues affecting the sector and examine the unique challenges those in construction face.  For three decades, Building for Tomorrow was... View Article

The questions to ask before you pick an EV charging solution

In June 2023, Part S made installing EV chargers compulsory in all new builds and major renovation projects, raising key challenges for housebuilder specifiers when selecting solutions, as Charlotte Stowe of Zaptec explains. There are a variety of key considerations... View Article

Odevo Appoints Claire Shepherd as CEO for the UK Market

Odevo, the fast-growing international leader in residential property management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Shepherd as CEO for the UK market. Claire’s promotion underscores Odevo’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and advancing its mission to become... View Article

UNStudio unveils biophilic residential concept in Seoul

“Hannamdong-4 Residences is an incredibly exciting project because it represents a new benchmark for urban living in Seoul. By blending biophilic design, sustainability and innovation, we are creating a unique residential experience that harmonises the vitality of the city with... View Article

CG fly-through video shows Bellway’s development

A computer-generated video has been released to give an idea of what Bellway’s new Meadowcroft development in Longframlington will look like when complete. The Newcastle-based homebuilder is building 53 low-carbon properties in the village including five affordable homes. The video... View Article

Elevated expectations

Lee Bucknall of James Hardie looks forward to a ‘transformed’ industry for housebuilders and developers in 2025 and beyond, and how the cladding sector is responding to the challenges. As we look ahead to 2025, the housebuilding and development sectors... View Article

Andrew Bannister joins Two Rivers Housing

Two Rivers Housing has appointed Andrew Bannister to the newly created role of Assistant Director of Repairs. Andrew joins the Two Rivers Housing team from Connexus Homes, where he had held the position of Land, Development and Regeneration Manager since... View Article

Avant Homes submits plans for £18.8m new home development

Housebuilder Avant Homes West Midlands has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on a 4.71-acre site in Allesley, Coventry, to deliver a £18.8m, 60-home development. The proposed development, which will be called Allesley Heights, is located off Birmingham Road will comprise a mix... View Article

Places for People acquires site in Langley Mill

Leading social enterprise Places for People has acquired an affordable housing development site in Langley Mill, Derbyshire, working in partnership with Derby-based developer Wheeldon Brothers Ltd. As one of the UK’s largest affordable housing providers, PfP is committed to increasing... View Article

Deanfield Homes appoints new Sales & Marketing Director

Deanfield Homes has announced the appointment of Helen Todd as its new sales and marketing director, working alongside Annette Gaskell, head of sales and marketing. With over three decades of experience in new homes sales and marketing, Helen brings a... View Article

Designs revealed for luxury hotel & residences in Brazil

Foster + Partners has revealed designs for the TEMPO hotel and residences. Located in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, the undulating development is designed to capture the best views of Praia Brava – a spectacular beach that is... View Article

Tackling the crisis in SME housebuilding

James Parker speaks to managing director of SME developer City & Country Wayne Douglas, about the crucial contribution that SME firms like his are making to the delivery of good quality housing in the numbers asked for by Government. However... View Article

A long and winding road

Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) looks back over what has been a pivotal year for housing, and highlights the challenges and opportunities presented to builders by the new Government’s policies. Well, what a bumpy and eventful... View Article

Must-have flooring trends for 2025

From subtle, biophilic-inspired flooring to brighter, more confident statement designs, Amtico’s Lorna Williams explores the top five trends set to make a splash in flooring in self-builds next year. The big design trend currently, and likely to sustain into 2025,... View Article

Smart strategies for battling mould

James Kane of EnviroVent discusses the growing concern of condensation and mould in social housing, highlighting innovative ventilation solutions and proactive measures to improve indoor air quality and tenant well-being. Autumn and winter are a time when social housing providers... View Article

Foster+Partners leases 48,000 sq ft offices at Battersea

One of the world’s leading architectural firms has leased three floors at 50 Electric Boulevard, a 200,000 sq ft workspace designed by the practice at Battersea Power Station.  Battersea Power Station has signed a 48,000 sq ft lease with Foster... View Article

Construction nears completion at Bellway development

Bellway is putting the finishing touches to its Indigo Park development in Chichester as the three-year construction project nears completion. The housebuilder has transformed the former Portfield Quarry and UMA House site off Shopwhyke Road into a collection of new... View Article