Geosynthetics provide genuine savings

Mark Gillies, director of technical solutions at Burdens, looks at the key role that geosynthetic materials can play in new housing developments, in particular how they can underpin cost-saving strategies.  For many housebuilders and developers, groundworks remain one of the... View Article

How planning could stop BNG being a blocker

Nicky Brock of Carter Jonas argues that a small procedural change to biodiversity net gain approvals could unlock faster delivery without compromising environmental outcomes. There is no question that the planning system requires more speed and more certainty – and... View Article

The best of both worlds

Cornish housebuilder Legacy Properties’ latest high quality development, in the picturesque Pentewan Valley, combines rural amenity for residents with a contemporary edge, as Roseanne Field reports. The parish of Pentewan Valley in Cornwall stretches three miles from the southern edge... View Article

What developers, housebuilders and contractors need to know

The Future Homes Standard (FHS) officially came into force on 24 March 2026 and represents the biggest change to Building Regulations since 2013. Designed to deliver homes that are ‘zero-carbon ready’, the new requirements are expected to reduce operational carbon... View Article

Mears Group deliver £1.5 million remediation project on behalf of Tower Hamlets Community Housing (now part of the Hyde Group).  

External walls have been fully remediated to remove all combustible materials to ensure that the building is fully compliant with the latest building regulations and significantly safer for the residents who live in the block’s 42 homes. Mears teams also replaced existing timber decking in the rear gardens, upgrading with... View Article

One Equity Partners Acquires Leviat

Leviat, a global leader in engineered connection, fastening and anchoring solutions for the construction industry, today announced that it has been acquired by One Equity Partners (“OEP”). The transaction marks an important step in Leviat’s development as an independent business,... View Article

West Fraser products – the natural choice for MMC

Offsite construction has moved from niche curiosity in the 1990’s to mainstream necessity today as the industry is being reshaped by the demand for faster build times, higher energy performance, and precision‑engineered components. This shift places Modern Methods of Construction... View Article

Expertly made, timeless timber kitchens

The most successful projects mix contemporary architectural interiors with classical accents, balancing the clean lines of modern design with textural and detailed pieces. Kitchen and homeware brand Neptune has four solid wood kitchen collections that fit seamlessly into contemporary spaces.... View Article

New look column radiators from Stelrad

Leading radiator manufacturer, Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian-designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. The most obvious changes are to the design of the radiators that... View Article