Housebuilder Honey announces £13.5m partnership deal

Housebuilder Honey is partnering with Platform Housing Group to deliver 68 homes for the housing association at its Nova development in Witham St Hughs, near Lincoln. The £13.5m deal is the first between the two businesses and will comprise 40 partnerships plots and 28 section 106... View Article

Story Homes submits plans for 350 new homes

Story Homes is pleased to announce the submission of an outline planning application to Chorley Council for a new residential development on the site of the former Camelot Theme Park in Charnock Richard. The proposed scheme includes up to 350 new homes, with... View Article

BEEAH announces Khalid Bin Sultan City masterplan

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the masterplan for Khalid Bin Sultan City is adjacent to BEEAH’s acclaimed headquarters in Sharjah. Anchored by four guiding principles — sustainability, smart technology, culture, and people — ZHA’s design continues the philosophies embedded... View Article

Bargate MD Joins Future Homes Hub Board to Champion SMEs

Mark White, Managing Director of Hampshire-based housebuilder Bargate, has been appointed to the Future Homes Hub’s board of directors. He will become the SME representative, responsible for articulating the net zero challenges faced by homebuilders delivering under 300 homes a... View Article

Top glass performance

Paul Higgins of TuffX explores how glazing has evolved into a critical element in buildings’ energy performance, and offers  a practical guide to help specifiers achieve ‘futureproofed’ glazing solutions. With the Future Homes Standard (FHS) set to take effect soon,... View Article

£16bn National Housing Bank launched

MHCLG has announced £16bn of “new” public investment within a National Housing Bank pledged to offer support for the construction of more than 500,000 new homes and £53bn of private investment. The Bank is a new subsidiary of Homes England,... View Article

Dandara Strengthens Leadership Team with CFO Appointment

Independent housebuilder Dandara has appointed Jackie Coulthard as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its housebuilding division, adding a powerhouse of leadership and commercial acumen to the board at a pivotal time for the business. Jackie joins Dandara with more than... View Article

Albyn Housing Society make key senior appointments

Albyn Housing Society has appointed Robert Buchanan as a new Director of IT and Business Services to support the operations and resilience of the social housing provider as well as a new Head of Development and Sustainability in Marcie Ballance... View Article

Lords committee seeks views on Building Safety Regulator

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has issued a call for evidence for its short inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the regulator for new high-rise buildings and... View Article

Get on top of roof design for big gains

Nick Boulton of the Trussed Rafter Association explains how engaging those responsible for roof design early helps housebuilders reduce waste, cut carbon, and meet evolving sustainability regulations. One area of significant progress is the design and construction of roof structures... View Article

A site worth its salt

A development of 103 new homes in Cheshire overcame obstacles from the site’s industrial history as a salt mine – which did not deter developers Russell Homes. Roseanne Field reports One of Russell Homes’ latest developments, Brook View, has not... View Article

Let there be light

Tracey Jackson of Howells Patent Glazing explains why daylighting is a vital consideration for self-builders and renovators and how to achieve the best results. Natural light is a powerful resource and one of the most important elements in architectural design,... View Article

Breathe easy

Ashley Cooper of WMS explores how underfloor heating provides the ideal balance between indoor air quality, comfort and efficiency. When planning a self-build, comfort and efficiency are often top priorities, but one crucial factor is sometimes overlooked – indoor air... View Article

Boutique Modern celebrates landmark development in Eastbourne

Modular homes company Boutique Modern has signed contracts to deliver its most significant project to date when it builds 100 affordable homes at the Grade II Listed Victorian Pump House in Eastbourne. The scheme will deliver 100 affordable homes, including 59 houses... View Article

Populous acquires Fentress Architects, expanding global aviation portfolio

Populous, the world-renowned design firm specialising in sport and entertainment venues, today announced the acquisition of Denver-based Fentress Architects, a global leader in iconic aviation projects and prominent public buildings, including convention centres, museums and government facilities. This strategic acquisition... View Article

Allison Homes South West appoints new Managing Director

Allison Homes has announced Glyn Mabey as the new Managing Director for the South West region. Formerly Managing Director of Allison Homes East Region, Glyn has 30 years’ experience in the property sector. He will spearhead the ambitious growth plans... View Article