Record NHBC Pride in the Job Award wins for housebuilder

Barratt David Wilson North Thames has celebrated a record-breaking six wins at the 2026 NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, recognising the dedication and expertise of its site managers. The winners represent developments across Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, including four site... View Article

Premium showhomes open at new Milton Keynes development

Housebuilder Berkeley is launching two new showhomes at its Eastbrook Village development in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Prospective buyers will have the opportunity to step inside The Birch, a three-bedroom home, and The Cedar, a four- bedroom home, on 18 th... View Article

Strata wins first independent Homes England bid

Housebuilder Strata has acquired land in Wingerworth, Chesterfield, marking its first independently bid Homes England scheme and signalling the developer’s ambition to compete at the highest level of UK housebuilding. The site, purchased from Homes England, forms part of one... View Article

North West Housing Associations merge to create regional provider

Two north west housing associations have merged to create a single regional provider managing 310 homes, with plans to strengthen services, invest in existing homes and explore opportunities for expansion. Manchester Jewish Housing Association and Liverpool Jewish Housing Association have... View Article

Bargate Commences Work at Southleigh Park, Havant

Hampshire-based housebuilder Bargate has commenced work on site to deliver 61 new homes at Southleigh Park, a former stately home and parkland in Havant, Hampshire. Located to the north-west of Emsworth, between Bartons Road, Horndean Road and Eastleigh Road, the... View Article

An Irish fairytale

When Naimh and John Willis fell for a 200-year-old cottage, they embarked on a sensitive, design-led renovation that honours their home’s heritage. TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Jess Glynn Mention a traditional home on Ireland’s west coast and a stone-built cottage... View Article

Managing Heat and Ventilation with VELFAC

Understanding summer temperatures and mitigating their impact Today’s new-build housing schemes must combat the UK’s notoriously changeable weather patterns, which now increasingly includes regular and severe heatwaves. Air temperatures often exceeding 30 degrees over a number of consecutive days, means... View Article

Kingfisher Louvres products available to specify via the NBS platform

Specialist aluminium architectural louvre manufacturer Kingfisher Louvres has made a selection of its louvre systems available to specify through NBS Source, supporting streamlined product selection for architects and specifiers. Widely used across the construction industry, NBS Source enables specifiers to... View Article

Style Group Acquired by dormakaba to Support Future Growth

Style Group has been acquired by dormakaba and will become part of the company’s Global Movable Walls business. The acquisition marks an important milestone for Style, strengthening its position for future growth while ensuring complete continuity for customers and partners.... View Article

Struggling with long lead times on communal entrance doors?

At Bradbury Group, we understand that delays can disrupt your project timelines and budgets. That’s why our ClassicAL aluminium entrance doors are designed to offer a faster, more reliable solution without compromising on quality, security, or sustainability. Why Choose ClassicAL? Industry-Leading Lead Times –... View Article