The impact of Martyn’s Law on secure door specification

Rob Mottram at Robust UK examines the door specification implications of Martyn’s Law (AKA the Terrorism Act 2025), in larger educational and public venues. Martyn’s Law – formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – received Royal... View Article

Specify, install, demonstrate

Simon Buckmaster at James Hardie discusses how the Building Safety Act has reshaped facade installation, from fire classification and product selection to competence, documentation and the need to rigorously specify, install and evidence work done. The Building Safety Act has... View Article

Unlocking design ambition with offsite brick slip detailing

Meka Ewurum at Keystone explores how offsite manufactured brick slip features are enabling architects and specifiers to combine traditional masonry detailing with fast, precise construction for distinctively detailed results. Brick remains one of the defining materials of British architecture. Its... View Article

Housing association seeks new Board member

Plus Dane is looking for audit and assurance expert Plus Dane Housing is looking for an asset management specialist to join its Board as a Non-Executive Director. The successful applicant will also serve as a member of its Purpose Committee.... View Article

The Skills Challenge: Why Specialist Knowledge Matters on Modern Schemes

Gary Perry – managing director, Altecnic As housing developments become increasingly focused on sustainability, energy efficiency and long-term performance, the demand for specialist knowledge across the construction industry has never been greater. Driven by evolving Building Regulations, the transition to... View Article

Allison Homes secures site for 70 new homes in Trowbridge

Allison Homes South West has exchanged contracts on a site on the southern edge of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, further strengthening the housebuilder’s growing presence in the county and across the wider region. The circa 20-acre greenfield site, located north of North... View Article

Rundown site to be transformed into new council homes

Construction of a pioneering building scheme in Haringey that will transform a rundown site into much-needed family-sized council homes is set to begin later this year. This week (Monday 7 September 2026), a Cabinet Member signing approved the appointment of... View Article

Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums in Bangkok complete

Located at the heart of the practice’s sustainable masterplan in Bangkok, the Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums are the latest section of the residential-led development to complete. The six mid-rise buildings offer the closest connection to the masterplan’s central forest,... View Article

Small for-profit landlord fails to meet regulatory standards

A small for-profit social housing landlord has failed to meet the Regulator of Social Housing’s Governance and Financial Viability Standard in regulatory judgements published today (9 September 2026). Keystage CIC informed RSH in December 2025 about significant liquidity issues, and... View Article