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West Fraser celebrates International Women in Engineering Day 2026

Thursday, 25th June 2026

On the 23 June for the past thirteen years, the International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers around the world and shines a spotlight on the opportunities engineering creates for future generations. Developed by the Women’s... View Article

Walton Homes Reaches Key Construction Milestone at Fosbrooke View

Thursday, 25th June 2026

Leading Midlands luxury housebuilder Walton Homes has marked a significant milestone at its exclusive Fosbrooke View development in Ravenstone, with the first roof now completed on site. The achievement represents a major step forward in the construction of the highly... View Article

RSH chief executive highlights how regulation can support housing growth

Thursday, 25th June 2026

Jonathan Walters, the chief executive of the Regulator of Social Housing, used his address at the Housing 2026 conference this morning to reinforce the importance of achieving more and better social homes. Jonathan said that the “sector has delivered nearly... View Article

AtkinsRéalis supports Department for Education in first-of-its-kind guidance for SEND design

Thursday, 25th June 2026

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering and project management services company, has played a key role in the development of new guidance on inclusion in learning spaces for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), by the Department for Education which is... View Article

More than 1,000 new homes delivered through Leeds brownfield regeneration programme

Thursday, 25th June 2026

More than 1,000 new homes have been delivered in Leeds through a long-standing collaboration between Keepmoat, Strata and Leeds City Council. Since 2016, the duo of housebuilders and the local authority have worked together to transform 13 formerly council-owned brownfield... View Article

Allison Homes appoints Land Director to lead expansion across the Midlands

Thursday, 25th June 2026

Growing homebuilder Allison Homes has appointed experienced land specialist Steve Lambley as Land Director for its growing East Midlands team, supporting the company’s plans to expand into the West Midlands as part of its next phase of growth. The appointment... View Article

Marley launches Edgemere 2.0, the first UK roof tile to use carbon-capture cement technology

Thursday, 25th June 2026

In a first for UK roofing, Edgemere 2.0 combines Marley’s familiar concrete roof tile specification with carbon-capture cement technology and Carbon Bank evidence supplied for every order. The carbon reduction story behind Edgemere 2.0* begins with the cement. CO₂ from... View Article

Chime Housing strengthens leadership team with new appointments

Thursday, 25th June 2026

Appointments announced to strengthen the Executive and Leadership teams at Chime Housing, supporting merger delivery and integration. Amy Fox becomes Chief People and Governance Officer, and Carl Byrne becomes Integration Director. They will support the delivery of Chime’s long-term goals,... View Article

Edgemere 2.0 becomes the UK’s first carbon-captured concrete roof tile

Thursday, 25th June 2026

As demand grows for credible embodied carbon data across housing, public sector and commercial projects, we at Marley are delighted to share the launch of Edgemere 2.0. developed to offer specifiers and sustainability leads a practical solution that combines lower... View Article

RSH Q4 2025/26 Fire Safety Remediation Survey published

Thursday, 25th June 2026

The Regulator of Social Housing has published the findings of its latest survey of the fire safety of 11 metre plus buildings in the social housing sector today (Thursday 25 June). Of the 17,081 relevant buildings reported, 1,977 were identified as having... View Article

Total MVHR solutions made simple

Thursday, 25th June 2026

From unit to outlet, Ubbink UK delivers complete MVHR systems designed for performance, efficiency and easy installation. At Ubbink UK, we understand that successful ventilation projects require more than just an MVHR unit. That’s why we provide complete, end-to-end MVHR... View Article

Jones Weatherproofing launches data centre service pledge

Thursday, 25th June 2026

Specialist contractor Jones Weatherproofing has drawn up a pledge setting out best practice for data centre weatherproofing projects and is calling on other specialist contractors to do the same. “Data centre construction in the UK is booming, with investment set... View Article

Next generation logistics hub at Logistics City Milton Keynes places security and cold chain integrity at its core

Thursday, 25th June 2026

A major new Grade A logistics development at Logistics City Milton Keynes has been completed in late 2025, delivering a futureready distribution facility designed to meet the growing demands of modern supply chains. Developed by Kier Property, with IC King... View Article

“An urgent wake-up call” – CIAT responds to Climate Change Committee 2026 Progress Report

Thursday, 25th June 2026

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) has today responded to the publication of the UK Climate Change Committee’s 2026 progress report on reducing UK greenhouse gas emissions. Usman Yaqub, CIAT President, said: “Coming as much of the UK... View Article

Foster + Partners reveals sustainable masterplan for Al Najd Agricultural City in Oman

Thursday, 25th June 2026

Foster + Partners has unveiled detailed masterplan designs for the Al Najd Agricultural City in Dhofar, southern Oman. Working in collaboration with Dar Al-Handasah, the Oman-based international multi-disciplinary consultant, the 54 million-square-foot, self-sustaining agricultural development will be built on fertile... View Article

“Every decant we avoid is a home that stays in use” – Talking subsidence with Geobear’s Omar Alata

Thursday, 25th June 2026

After the hottest summer on record drove subsidence insurance payouts to an all-time high of £307 million, and with drought warnings already in place for 2026, structural movement is climbing the agenda for social landlords. Omar Alata, Head of Social... View Article

Building the future: Why we must inspire the next generation to join construction

Thursday, 25th June 2026

By Chris Haughey, McCoy Contractors The construction industry has long been a cornerstone of economic growth and community development. Yet, as an industry, we face a significant and growing challenge: attracting and retaining the next generation of talent. If we... View Article

HLM Architects specify Gerflor’s Creation 55 LVT and Gradus Lunar Carpet Tile for Design Studio

Thursday, 25th June 2026

HLM Architects has delivered a new studio environment in Cardiff, underpinned by a coordinated flooring specification from Gerflor. The project incorporated 330m² of floor finishes, comprising Gerflor Creation 55 Looselay luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and Gradus Lunar carpet tiles, installed... View Article