NSBRC Masterclass: Passivhaus

With rising energy costs and growing awareness of how our homes affect our health, Passivhaus is no longer a niche ambition. From new builds to deep retrofits, this proven performance standard is helping homeowners create comfortable, future-ready homes and the... View Article

600 Wolverhampton tenants benefit from completed retrofit works

More than 600 council properties in Wolverhampton have undergone significant upgrades as part of an ongoing housing retrofit programme aimed at improving asset performance and tenant comfort. The council stated the works delivered “warmer, greener and more energy efficient homes”... View Article

Carpenter Oak Open House – visit two oak frame homes in Oxfordshire

When: Saturday 11th April 2026 Where: Oxfordshire Self-builders are invited to join Carpenter Oak for an opportunity to visit two different oak frame homes in Oxfordshire. Discover what it’s really like to live in an oak-framed house – experience the warmth, character and scale of the spaces, explore the... View Article

selfbuilder Diaries

From reserving a serviced plot to moving into a high-performance home, Martin and Siobhann reflect on two challenging, rewarding years of self-building on the edge of the Lake District. If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be... View Article

HDR strengthens aerospace offering with senior global appointment

17 March 2026 – Global Architectural and Engineering design firm HDR has appointed Sébastien Doucet as Aerospace Sector Director within its Building Engineering Services Business Group. Sébastien joined HDR in January 2024 as Regional Aerospace Sector Leader for North America, where he... View Article

Work begins on new homes development in Castle Cary

Independent housebuilder Redcliffe Homes has begun construction on a new residential development in Castle Cary. The development, The Carriages, named after the nearby railway station, consists of 29 homes, including 30 per cent affordable housing, helping to support local housing needs and... View Article

Castle Green Homes appoints Senior Partnerships Manager

AS part of a commitment to delivering affordable housing, Castle Green Homes has appointed a new senior partnerships manager. Chris McAllister has more than 20 years’ experience in the affordable housing sector, having previously worked at Cobalt Housing and before... View Article

Smart space solutions

Wall-hung toilets are transforming modern bathroom design in new-build homes. Sonia De Gioia at Geberit explains how these space saving solutions meet homeowner expectations while offering flexibility, hygiene, and premium appeal for developers. As the UK housing market continues to... View Article