Construction Struggles Due to Continued Housing Downturn

The Construction Products Association’s Summer forecasts, published today, have seen a slight downgrade in the construction sector’s near-term growth prospects. Output is forecast to fall by 2.9% this year, steeper than the 2.2% contraction forecast three months ago. This is primarily due to recovery in... View Article

A calculated risk

Despite the risks associated with buying a dated bungalow in the South Downs National Park over 200 miles away from his home, Philip Westcott was prepared to take the chance thanks to the advice of his building-savvy son TEXT Jayne... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

Completing a full home renovation a few years ago gave Wayne and Kandi the urge to take on a bigger project, but spending three years and counting living in two caravans with their four children and dog hasn’t been plain... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Living Rooms

Being the space where most of us head to at the end of a busy day, the living room is one of the key spaces where you’re going to relax and enjoy the home you’ve created. Find inspiration for how... View Article

A fusion of function & art

Far more than a functional necessity, Best Heating’s John Lawless explores how ‘designer’ radiators can allow you to combine creativity with common-sense heating functionality Home is where the heart is, and every element within it should resonate with a homeowner’s... View Article

Gold Standard: 2024 Offsite Awards Shortlist

The judging is complete and the finalists for the Offsite Awards 2024 have been announced. With an incredible mix of projects and cutting-edge technology on offer – here is a glimpse of what is in the running for a prestigious... View Article

Practice Profile: vPPR Architects

ADF’s Kim Neville profiles a rare female-led UK architecture practice, exploring vPPR’s foundations, ethos, and focus on supporting users’ creativity in its designs Established in 2009, vPPR is a female-led multi-national architectural practice, with offices in London, Liverpool and Hamburg.... View Article

High performance in the frame with OSB

With the need for more sustainable building materials currently critical, Rebecca Goldsmith of MEDITE SMARTPLY explains why OSB structural panels can streamline the fabric-first approach for high performance building envelopes The updated Part F and Part L requirements of the... View Article

Social Housing Windows – Are We Retrofitting Right?

As the UK races towards its ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, the social housing sector faces a monumental challenge decarbonising existing buildings. The impending rollout of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) in January 2025 is set to accelerate... View Article

Vibrant Northstowe town centre one step closer

Homes England, Keepmoat and Capital&Centric sign an agreement to deliver 3,000 homes and new town centre, providing a boost to the Northstowe community Homes England has signed a collaboration agreement with developers Keepmoat and Capital&Centric, to accelerate the delivery of... View Article

The wow factor of bathroom wall panels

Have you ever thought about using decorative wall panels for shower spaces, utility rooms or cloakrooms? Amanda Mills of Kinedo presents the case for using wall panels to create stunning bathroom spaces in particular. Wall panels are one of the... View Article

North East developer gets bigger, faster and better

Building more homes, more quickly than its regional rivals, Vistry North East is eying a record breaking year. Targeting 800 new properties across 15 sites, from Morpeth in the north to Guisborough in the south, the business is confident of... View Article

Affordable homes completed in Cotswold village

A new affordable housing development has been officially opened in a Cotswold village. Gloucestershire-based housing association Bromford has completed the redevelopment of 14 former properties with 17 modern, energy efficient homes at Cross Tree Crescent in Kempsford. The new homes,... View Article