Wayne Chissell, Technical Director at WestWood explains how liquid-applied membranes can maximise efficiency, durability and aesthetics for balcony projects. As an integral part of a building’s façade, a balcony has both architectural and functional purposes. Exposed to the elements and... View Article

Plans have been unveiled for a new, highly sustainable social housing development exclusively for older people in Salford. Housing association Salix Homes, in partnership with NHS Greater Manchester, are seeking planning permission to build a 69-home ‘independent living scheme’ for... View Article

Award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group, has announced the promotion of Cain Peters to Managing Director in charge of Special Projects, which specialises in large high density construction projects. Cain, who began his journey with Hill as a site manager 17... View Article

Midlands-based homebuilder, Cameron Homes, has secured full planning permission to build 62 new homes in Bomere Heath, Shropshire. The development will consist of bungalows and two-storey properties, providing two, three, four and five-bedroom homes ranging from 792 sq ft to... View Article

In her first speech since taking office, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has put housebuilding at the centre of the Labour Government’s growth plans, announcing a mix of reforms including a return to mandatory local housing targets. The Chancellor... View Article

Work has started at Keepmoat’s latest North West development that will offer 205 new homes for local people in Blackburn. The housebuilder is investing more than £31 million into the creation of new, energy-efficient homes at Water’s Edge that will feature solar... View Article

Since its implementation in 2022, the Building Safety Act has been a cause of confusion and uncertainty for architects, contractors, management companies and many other key players in the industry. A direct response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the... View Article

Avant Homes has secured land for a new homes development after exchanging contracts on 18.5-acre site near Barnsley. Subject to planning, Avant Homes will build 300 of its practically designed, energy efficient two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, which will have a... View Article

Building contractor Thames & Newcastle has completed the transformation of an outdoor bar in the heart of London’s Canary Wharf. The fast-track project has replaced the Grandstand Bar located opposite One Canada Square. Working in partnership with client Grandstand Events,... View Article

Matthew Pennycook has been confirmed as Housing Minister, in the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities headed by Secretary of State Angela Rayner. Pennycook is an experienced politician including in housing, reportedly showing a ‘radical’ approach to the Private... View Article

Torsion Group, a Leeds-based construction and property business, has formed a joint venture with Housing Growth Partnership (“HGP”) to deliver a major new £53m development at Hollis Croft, Sheffield.  The Joint Venture between Torsion Developments Limited and Housing Growth Partnership... View Article

Hastoe Housing Association has stepped in to save six new, high-quality, rural affordable homes from market sale. The homes built by Stevens Homes Ltd are part of a larger development intended for market sale. Although the six homes had been... View Article

The construction of 750 new affordable homes on the Durham Coast is getting underway, marking the next milestone in the development of the county’s first ‘garden village’.   Karbon Homes has partnered with Esh Construction to begin work on the first... View Article

Following Labour’s win in the 2024 general election, the UK rental market is set for transformation. With private rentals playing a pivotal role in housing, landlords and tenants alike are preparing for impending changes. Lansdown Insurance Brokers, and Darren Bee,... View Article

The housebuilding industry has responded positively to the news of a landslide Labour Government, but cautioning that action is needed quickly to resolve a series of challenges in the sector. Labour will be expected to puts its colossal 170-seat majority... View Article