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Consultation launched on handing development ‘call in’ powers from councils to Mayors

Monday, 24th August 2026

The Government is planning to give Mayors across England ‘call in’ powers for larger developments, rolling out existing powers of the Mayor of London to oversee schemes under the National Planning Policy Framework. A consultation has been launched on the... View Article

BDP – Designed Greenheys completes at Manchester Science Park

Monday, 24th August 2026

Greenheys, a 131,000 sq ft laboratory and research building at Manchester Science Park, has been completed, providing a new home for UK Biobank and a major new facility for life sciences research in Manchester. Designed by architects from BDP, the... View Article

Cheshire housing association secures almost half a million pounds to help residents across Northwich, Winsford, and Frodsham

Monday, 24th August 2026

Cheshire housing association Weaver Vale Housing Trust (WVHT) is celebrating almost half a million pounds in new funding to keep supporting local people through cost-of-living pressures, job hunting, and everyday life challenges. WVHT has secured £496,327 from the National Lottery... View Article

Multi-award-winning 250-home Cotswolds collection passes halfway milestone

Monday, 24th August 2026

Spitfire Homes’ multi-award-winning 250-home Ellenbrook collection has passed the halfway milestone, reinforcing its position as one of the Cotswolds’ standout new communities following sustained demand since its launch in 2024. The Moreton-in-Marsh scheme forms part of the exclusive Spitfire Homes... View Article

A practical guide to compliant electric heating, hot water and ventilation for social housing

Monday, 24th August 2026

As social housing providers face increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon and meet evolving regulations, the systems you specify matter more than ever. Our new guide explores how modern electric solutions can support compliance, cut costs and improve... View Article

Passivhaus homes at Perceval Grange deliver insights into how airtightness can be achieved at scale

Monday, 24th August 2026

The first homes Bellway has built to highly energy efficient Passivhaus Standard have passed their final airtightness tests, comfortably exceeding the requirements for Passivhaus certification. The housebuilder is delivering eight two-bedroom Passivhaus properties at its Perceval Grange development in Midhurst,... View Article

Decoupling mats are an important element of successful background preparation

Monday, 24th August 2026

A successful commercial tiling job starts long before the first tile is laid. Careful assessment and preparation of the background, including the selection of a suitable decoupling mat (if required), is essential to create the foundations for a durable installation.... View Article

Bloor’s dairy improves herd health and productivity with Brett Martin’s Marlon CST Heatguard

Monday, 24th August 2026

As part of a refurbishment project, Brett Martin’s Marlon CST Heatguard has been installed for the roof of a milking shed at Bloor’s Farm in Warrington, Cheshire. Chosen by one of the farm’s owners, the innovative roofing solution, with advanced... View Article

Retaining wall system helps streamline construction at Bushby Fields

Monday, 24th August 2026

Bushby Fields is a residential development in Leicestershire by Bloor Homes, a 5 Star housebuilder delivering developments across the UK. Tobermore supplied its Secura Grand retaining wall system for the residential housing scheme, providing the project team with a fast,... View Article

Internal Entrance Doors: Q-Mark Certified for Fire, Smoke & Security

Monday, 24th August 2026

Ahmarra, one of the UK’s leading bespoke timber door manufacturers, specialises in triple scope internal entrance doors for residential buildings. The entrance doors are third-party certified for fire and smoke under the Q-Mark Timber Fire Door Manufacture scheme, and for security under the Q-Mark Enhanced Security... View Article

The Hallway Revival: Make a Statement with Tiles

Monday, 24th August 2026

The hallway is one of the hardest-working spaces in the home, as well as the first and last area guests see. The latest Tile of Spain collections show how ceramic tiles can combine style, durability and practicality, with insights from... View Article

Houses Ready to Move Into at Wavensmere’s £150m Wolverhampton Canalside South

Friday, 21st August 2026

Wavensmere Homes’ £150m Wolverhampton Canalside South development is preparing to welcome its first residents. An initial tranche of 30 family homes are ready to move into at the 17-acre former British Steel site and Crane Foundry, which had lain derelict... View Article

Saint-Gobain Exterior Solutions launches UK-first gas fired fixing installation method for EWI market

Friday, 21st August 2026

Saint-Gobain Exterior Solutions has announced the launch of its innovative new Gas Fired Fixings installation method, representing a significant investment and a first for the UK external wall insulation (EWI) sector. Designed to transform the installation of external wall insulation... View Article

Vectaire keeps wet rooms free of condensation, odours and mould

Friday, 21st August 2026

It’s that time of year again – trying to keep condensation at bay. Vectaire’s products ensure optimal air quality, low noise levels, and reduced running costs. They are designed to meet the needs of modern homes while prioritizing energy efficiency... View Article

SuDSPlanter® – ‘A Cleaner, Greener Way to Manage Surface Water Sustainably’

Friday, 21st August 2026

SuDSPlanter® is an innovative bioretention rain garden system that captures and manages roof runoff at source, helping developers deliver sustainable drainage, climate resilience and enhanced green infrastructure in both new-build and retrofit projects. By intercepting rainfall before it enters drains... View Article

Can showers safeguard against water scarcity?

Friday, 21st August 2026

Paul Ravnbo-West at Triton Showers discusses how pairing electric showers with waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS) can help build long-term resilience against future shortages, while the industry awaits Regulation updates. The statistic that the UK is facing an estimated... View Article

Retaining wall system helps streamline construction at Bushby Fields

Thursday, 20th August 2026

HSSP Architects invests in headquarters to support growth and culture

Thursday, 20th August 2026

Melton Mowbray-based HSSP Architects has completed a transformation of its headquarters, creating a workplace designed to support the next phase of the practice’s growth. The studio has kept pace with the times with various layouts and improvements over the years, but the... View Article