Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

Worst construction performance since COVID should set alarm bells ringing, warns FMB

Wednesday, 12th March 2025

Urgent action is needed to address the slump in construction output demonstrated in S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI data for February 2025, which shows the fastest downturn since the start of the pandemic, according to the Federation of Master Builders... View Article

Mo’Living partners with ProPropertyFM to bolster facilities management service

Tuesday, 11th March 2025

North London property management firm Mo’Living has partnered with facilities management provider ProPropertyFM as it looks to streamline its services. Mo’Living prides itself on its hands-on approach, whereby landlords can entrust a team of professionals to manage their properties. They... View Article

Navigating the New Gateway Process: How Early Engagement Can Save Developers Time and Money

Tuesday, 11th March 2025

As the regulatory landscape for high risk buildings (HRB) transforms, developers face a critical challenge: navigating the new gateway process while ensuring comprehensive compliance. At NHBC, we’re committed to being a strategic partner in this journey. The new building control... View Article

Springfield celebrates Scottish Apprenticeship week with the launch of their 2025 apprenticeship drive

Tuesday, 11th March 2025

One of Scotland’s leading home builders, Springfield Properties, has marked Scottish apprenticeship week with the launch of their 2025 apprenticeship recruitment drive across Moray and the Highlands. The launch coincided with a site visit with Tim Eagle MSP, Dave McCallum... View Article

Stride Treglown adds to board and moves to full EOT

Tuesday, 11th March 2025

Leading UK architecture and design practice Stride Treglown has announced two promotions to its Board of Directors. The practice is evolving to an Employee Ownership Trust, a significant evolution of its structure and in line with its commitment to its... View Article

New Homes Quality Board publishes 2024 Impact Report

Tuesday, 11th March 2025

The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) – the organisation established to improve customer experience in buying and moving into a new home – has released its 2024 Impact Report. The report details the progress NHQB has made during 2024 and... View Article

Affordable Homes Completed and Delivered Pennyfarthing and VIVID Fordingbridge Collaboration

Tuesday, 11th March 2025

As part of the expanding partnership between Pennyfarthing Homes and VIVID, the final seven affordable homes at Whitsbury Green were officially handed over to the Housing Association last week. Pennyfarthing Homes Managing Director, Matt Dukes was delighted to celebrate the... View Article

Affordable Passivhaus homes “top out” at Deptford Landings

Tuesday, 11th March 2025

A development of fully affordable, low-energy homes came a step closer to completion last week following the “topping out” of 189 homes at Deptford Landings in southeast London. The homes, which are being built by Peabody, are expected to be... View Article

Duplex 120 Riser Door

Tuesday, 11th March 2025

The Duplex 120 Riser Door is a premium fire-rated access panel designed for maximum safety and durability. Offering 120-minute fire resistance on both sides, it ensures superior protection in high-risk areas. Constructed from robust materials, it provides a secure and aesthetic solution for concealing... View Article

Getting to know Darren Lloyd MD of Govette Windows and Steel Window Association member

Tuesday, 11th March 2025

Steel Window Association member Govette Windows has been manufacturing steel windows and doors from its factory in Surrey for almost 30 years, supplying both domestic and commercial customers across the South-East region. In addition to providing steel windows and doors, the company also... View Article

New homes ‘top out’ at St Ann’s Hospital site

Monday, 10th March 2025

Hundreds of much-needed new homes for London have moved a step closer to completion, with the “topping out” of 240 homes on the former St Ann’s Hospital site in South Tottenham. Not-for-profit housing association Peabody and development partner The Hill... View Article

Ombudsman consults on 2025-26 Business Plan and 5-year strategy for healthier homes, fairer services and trusting relationships

Monday, 10th March 2025

Ombudsman consults on 2025-26 Business Plan and 5-year strategy for healthier homes, fairer services and trusting relationships The Housing Ombudsman is seeking views and feedback from residents, landlords, advocacy agencies, representative groups, MPs and councillors on its Business Plan 2025-26... View Article

Sydney’s Parkline Place development completes

Monday, 10th March 2025

Oxford Properties Group (‘Oxford’), Mitsubishi Estate Asia (‘MEA’), and Investa’s Parkline Place development, a 39-storey commercial tower above the new Gadigal Station in Sydney, has completed. Foster + Partners worked as part of the team that established an integrated approach... View Article

New housing developments like ‘a jigsaw with pieces missing’, finds new report

Monday, 10th March 2025

A new report has concluded that a combination of wrong location, wrong transport and a lack of density is resulting in car dependent ‘tarmac’ housing estates which are increasing congestion, limiting housing choices for those who don’t want to drive everywhere, and damaging... View Article

Award winning housing development hails record start to new year

Monday, 10th March 2025

SJ Roberts Homes has enjoyed a record-start to 2025 at its award winning Allscott Meads development between Telford and Shrewsbury. Two months into the new year, the firm has secured 18 reservations and handed over the keys to 11 new homeowners.... View Article

Government extends Four Million Homes training programme to empower social housing residents

Monday, 10th March 2025

The UK government has announced the extension of the Four Million Homes programme; an initiative that aims to build knowledge and action for change in social housing across England. Four Million Homes provides social housing residents with guidance, information and... View Article

Story Homes receives green light to bring 60 new homes to Northumberland

Monday, 10th March 2025

Exciting new scheme to provide upwards of £1.2m in community benefits. Story Homes is delighted to have secured a resolution to grant planning permission to deliver 60 new high quality homes in Northumberland, which will see the redevelopment of the... View Article

Planning granted for 102 new homes at Wadworth Brewery site in Devizes

Monday, 10th March 2025

Backhouse Housing has secured full planning permission for its redevelopment of the former Wadworth Brewery site in Devizes, following a unanimous approval at the most recent meeting of Wiltshire Council’s Eastern Area Planning Committee. The scheme will deliver 102 new... View Article

Valcan’s Evverlap® A2 Fire Rated Fibre Cement Weatherboard Cladding

Monday, 10th March 2025

Introducing EvverLap® by Valcan – an A2 fire rated, non-combustible fibre cement weatherboard that beautifully replicates the look of teak wood grain with a unique raised texture. These plank-style boards provide both an authentic aesthetic and exceptional durability without compromising... View Article

Hamworthy Heating launches its latest Air source heat pump CPD module

Monday, 10th March 2025

Hamworthy Heating, technical experts in commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce it has expanded its CIBSE-accredited Continuous Professional Development (CPD) portfolio with the launch of its latest module – ‘Considerations for air source heat pump selection,... View Article