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‘Boroughs want to build more’ – ambition for over 50,000 new council homes in capital

Thursday, 1st October 2026

London boroughs have identified sites to build over 50,000 new council homes in the capital if sufficient funding is available, analysis reveals. This would represent an almost 15% increase to London’s council housing stock – a significant boost in the... View Article

Designing Bathrooms for a Spa Town’s Legacy

Thursday, 1st October 2026

Askern’s last bathhouse may have disappeared in the 1960s, yet the South Yorkshire town still carries the quiet serenity of a historic spa resort, surrounded by lakes, woodland and open water that make it an appealing place for people to... View Article

Built for the busiest six by four metres in retail

Thursday, 1st October 2026

How SPECTRSOLUTIONS LTD uses HIMACS, specified through James Latham, to deliver premium retail kiosks inside Westfield, Battersea Power Station and other landmark UK shopping destinations. A shopping kiosk has nowhere to hide. Standing in the middle of the mall, surrounded... View Article

LickPro: Uncompromising on quality, trusted by trade

Thursday, 1st October 2026

High-quality paint, in technologically advanced formulas, expertly designed for a long-lasting flawless finish. From Class 1 scrub-rated MAX+ Walls & Ceilings paint to the highly rated Interior Wood & Metal (now available in all Lick colours). Visit www.screwfix.com for more... View Article

The perfect colour with guaranteed performance

Thursday, 1st October 2026

Specifying grout can feel a bit like Hobson’s choice with a limited range of colours available, especially when specifying for environments where performance is critical such as leisure facilities and food-production areas. 50 contemporary colours This doesn’t have to be... View Article

Look behind the facade: Not all fibre cement cladding is the same

Thursday, 1st October 2026

Fibre cement cladding could be viewed as a fairly homogenous building material. This versatile and durable building material is made of Porland cement, cellulose, sand, synthetic fibres and water, allowing for strong and high-performance cladding. But there are vital variations... View Article

Met Police hands Grenfell file to CPS with charges against 57 people and 20 companies

Wednesday, 30th September 2026

The Metropolitan Police has submitted its final investigation file into the Grenfell Tower fire to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which seeks charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies. The charges include corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety... View Article

VELUX launches Standard glass rooflight for flat roof projects

Wednesday, 30th September 2026

A new mid-range glass rooflight designed to bridge the gap between plastic domes and premium glass. The VELUX Standard glass rooflight is built for the middle of the market. Suited to residential renovations, extensions, public buildings and spaces where premium... View Article

RICS marks 50 years of the Red Book

Wednesday, 30th September 2026

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Global Valuation Standard, known as the Red Book. This marks five decades supporting consistent, transparent and trusted valuation across global markets. First published in 1976, the... View Article

Two local authorities get C3 consumer grade from Regulator of Social Housing

Wednesday, 30th September 2026

Two local authorities received a C3 consumer grade from the Regulator of Social Housing in regulatory judgements published today (Wednesday 30 September 2026). RSH’s inspection of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council in Warwickshire found serious failings in the delivery of... View Article

CAN Design Completes Its First Project in India – Sky City Mall by Oberoi Realty

Wednesday, 30th September 2026

(30 September 2026 – Hong Kong / Mumbai, India) CAN Design, the emerging architecture and design firm in Hong Kong, is proud to unveil its first project in Mumbai – Sky City Mall. Appointed by leading developer Oberoi Realty, this... View Article

SFHA responds as social housebuilding hits 19-year low

Tuesday, 29th September 2026

Sector body warns Scottish Government is ‘not on course’ for 110,000 affordable homes target Following today’s Scottish Government housebuilding statistics which showed social sector completions at the lowest level since 2007, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned... View Article

The importance of place in Scotland’s next generation of homes

Tuesday, 29th September 2026

Scotland’s housing conversation often focuses on the number of homes we need and where they should be delivered. But as a SME housebuilder, there is another part of the conversation that we ensure not to overlook: people are not only... View Article

Platform earns top level accreditation for ethnicity inclusion

Tuesday, 29th September 2026

Housing group named an Exemplary Employer after scoring well above the 2026 employer average Platform Housing Group has achieved the highest level of accreditation available through the Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. The Group has been named an Exemplary Employer,... View Article

Plans submitted for 1,500-home Royal Docks development

Tuesday, 29th September 2026

Arada has submitted plans for the 1500-home first phase of Thameside West, a 47-acre regeneration scheme at London’s Royal Docks designed by architecture firm Gensler that could ultimately deliver over 5,000 homes. The wider Thameside West masterplan is expected to... View Article

Government launches first-time buyers equity loan scheme

Monday, 28th September 2026

PM Andy Burnham is set to announce the First Homes scheme at the Labour Party conference, as a replacement for Help to Buy to provide more targeted financial support for first-time buyers. Designed to enable first-time buyers meeting certain criteria... View Article

Orbit builds on exciting development progress with appointment of National Land and New Business Director

Monday, 28th September 2026

Not-for-profit housing group Orbit has promoted Andrew Hardy to the newly created role of National Land and New Business Director, supporting its drive to deliver 7,000 new and regenerated homes by 2030 and help tackle the UK’s affordable housing crisis.... View Article

Cruden Homes starts work on new Neilston development

Monday, 28th September 2026

Five-star housebuilder Cruden Homes has started work on its new residential development at Kirkton Road in Neilston, marking a major step forward in delivering 90 new homes for the area. The development features 66 new homes for sale in a... View Article