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Royal Armouries selects BDP as architects for its landmark Waterfront Development project following competitive tender process

Sunday, 1st November 2026

The Royal Armouries in Leeds has selected leading international architecture and design practice BDP to take its £100m landmark Waterfront Development project through the next detailed design stages as the project begins to take shape. The Waterfront Development project will... View Article

RSH publishes annual social housing stocks and rents statistics

Sunday, 1st November 2026

Today the Regulator of Social Housing published statistics about the social housing sector, including stock ownership and rents as of 31 March 2026. Returns from all private and local authority registered providers show that the sector provides around 4.6 million homes across... View Article

Designing garage roofs to reflect rural heritage

Sunday, 1st November 2026

A residential development in West Yorkshire is demonstrating how careful material specification can help balance planning requirements, rural character and practical construction considerations, particularly when it comes to ancillary structures such as garage buildings. The scheme, delivered by Holroyd Homes,... View Article

Grant Westfield to bring Laura Ashley design to wall panel specification

Sunday, 1st November 2026

Coming later this year, Grant Westfield’s Laura Ashley Wall Panel Collection will combine the distinctive patterns of the iconic British brand with the practical benefits of waterproof wall panels, giving architects, interior designers and developers new scope to create characterful... View Article

Understanding passive fire safety for modern brick slip facades – what developers need to know

Sunday, 1st November 2026

Brick slip façades are becoming increasingly popular on residential developments, offering the appearance of traditional masonry while supporting modern construction methods, energy efficiency targets and project delivery requirements. However, the huge variation between different brick slip systems can create challenges... View Article

Future Homes Standard: What the New EPC Rules Mean for Housebuilders

Sunday, 1st November 2026

The way new homes are assessed for energy performance is changing, with significant implications for housebuilders as the industry prepares for the Future Homes Standard. The transition from the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) to the new Home Energy Model (HEM),... View Article

Harron Homes appoints consumer standards expert ahead of upcoming reforms

Friday, 30th October 2026

Regional housebuilder Harron Homes has recently appointed former New Homes Quality Board Operations Director Amy Wright to the newly created role of Group Customer Experience Director. Amy, from South Yorkshire, will lead a transformation of the customer journey across the... View Article

RSH warns council to make fundamental changes for tenants

Friday, 30th October 2026

Haringey London Borough Council (LBC) must make fundamental changes to deliver improved outcomes for its tenants, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has warned. The north London local authority was given a C4 consumer grade today after RSH’s inspection found... View Article

Scotland needs more homes, but we cannot afford to wait for change

Friday, 30th October 2026

The Scottish Government declared a national housing emergency in May 2024 and yet over two years later, housing starts and completions continue to fall year on year, with no credible action being taken. While the creation of More Homes Scotland... View Article

Landmark new bus station opens in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire

Friday, 30th October 2026

Stephen George + Partners (SGP) is proud to announce the completion of a stunning new bus station in the heart of Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire. Officially opened by the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin, the fully-fledged bus station replaces the... View Article

Stonewater appoints two Group Directors to help drive customer and community ambitions

Friday, 30th October 2026

Two new Group Directors have been appointed by Stonewater, one of the UK’s leading social housing providers, who will shape and strengthen customer-focused services for communities across the country. Craig Taylor and Adele O’Brien bring extensive experience from across the... View Article

Are you sitting comfortably?

Friday, 30th October 2026

Workspaces are being reimagined, refurbished and rediscovered to improve the overall employee experience and help boost cooperation, collaboration and efficiency. Tom Blakeman, engineering director at Winthill Engineering, explains how bespoke furniture and fittings can banish mundanity and create a positive... View Article

A proactive strategy on passive fire protection

Friday, 30th October 2026

John Malone at Kilnbridge Fire Protection explains why passive fire protection needs to be inserted at early stages of our increasingly complex developments, in order to yield the maximum benefits. As residential developments become more and more complex, developers are... View Article

East and Oxford Street Development Corporation unveils first phase of Oxford Street pedestrianisation

Thursday, 29th October 2026

The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street has officially begun. On Monday 26 October, the first phase of a pedestrianised Oxford Street was unveiled by the Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC) and East. An almost-kilometre stretch of Oxford Street – between Orchard... View Article

GEZE UK wins two awards at the National Fenestration Awards

Thursday, 29th October 2026

GEZE UK celebrated a successful evening at the National Fenestration Awards 2026, taking home two awards recognising both product innovation and individual achievement. The company’s MCRdrive hermetic sliding door system was named New Product of the Year, while GEZE’s Hope... View Article

Grant Westfield Official Preview: Laura Ashley Wall Panel Collection

Thursday, 29th October 2026

Grant Westfield, the UK’s leading wall panel manufacturer and the company behind the award-winning Multipanel and Naturepanel brands, is delighted to announce the launch of the Laura Ashley Wall Panel Collection. Now, following the successful Partnership with Grant Westfield, a... View Article

Building better facades: why early collaboration defines performance

Thursday, 29th October 2026

Kevin Mangan, technical director, K Rend A rendered facade’s success is decided long before application begins. For architects and specifiers, early stage decisions around substrate, detailing and system selection make all the difference. On-site decisions that deviate from an agreed... View Article

Plans Submitted For £11.6M, 51-Home Nafferton Development

Thursday, 29th October 2026

Housebuilder Avant Homes has submitted plans to deliver a £11.6m, 51 new home development in Nafferton, near Driffield. Called Wolds Edge and located off Markham Lane, the development will comprise a mix of one-, two, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes. The proposed... View Article