Housebuilder completes Leicestershire land purchase

The Owl Group has completed the unconditional purchase of a 16.63 acre site in Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire for an undisclosed sum. The award-winning housebuilder has acquired the site with outline planning permission for 135 new homes, following a deal with... View Article

UK Boxings’ tough metal pipe boxing

UK Boxings’ metal pipe boxing is designed for use in a diverse range of social housing projects to conceal exterior and interior services, such as low carbon distributed heating pipework as well as pipes and systems associated with ground source or... View Article

Are you ready to face the elements this winter?

With 40% of small construction firms citing extreme weather or climate events as a cause of project delays, it’s clear that steps need to be taken ahead of the change of season. Here, Mike Tozer, National Housebuilding Account Manager at... View Article

You cannot build to a standard that does not exist

Simon Storer, Chief Executive of Insulation Manufacturers Association The Conservative Party’s pledge at its recent conference to scrap the Future Homes Standard before it has even come into force has been presented as a way of cutting red tape and... View Article

NHBC appoints Caroline Eyre as Head of Portfolio Management

NHBC, the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance, has appointed Caroline Eyre to the newly created role of Head of Portfolio Management. Caroline will oversee the underwriting portfolio, ensuring risk appetite and strategy are translated into disciplined portfolio... View Article

Improve resident comfort with intelligent electric radiators

Whether you’re upgrading ageing heating systems, improving resident comfort or reducing ongoing maintenance requirements, EHC electric radiators offer a practical heating solution for housing providers, landlords and property managers. Why Choose EHC Electric Radiators? Individual room temperature control Programmable heating... View Article

AG and GRAHAM Strengthen Strategic Partnership

AG, a third-generation manufacturer of paving and building products with more than six decades of industry experience, has strengthened its relationship with GRAHAM, one of the UK and Ireland’s largest construction and civil engineering companies through a new Strategic Supply... View Article

The role of retrofit in the future of social housing

With demand for social housing continuing to grow, and pressure mounting to improve the quality, sustainability and performance of existing homes, Rebecca Hart, Head of Sustain at Novus Property Solutions, explains why retrofit has become one of the most important... View Article

Protect your build and the people behind it

A successful self build starts with more than plans and materials. Clear health and safety arrangements and specialist insurance help protect your project from the outset. Before work begins, agree who will manage site safety with your contractors. Secure access,... View Article