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

Orbit appoints Paul Edwards as new non-executive director

Orbit has announced the appointment of Paul Edwards as non-executive director to its Common Board from 7 September 2026. Paul’s appointment further strengthens the effectiveness of Orbit’s governance, enhancing its oversight and guidance across both daily operations and its strategic... View Article

Specifying staircases for listed buildings

Richard Harding at British Spirals & Castings discusses best practice for specifying staircases in listed buildings, from conservation principles and material selection to regulatory compliance and modern surveying techniques. Historic buildings are an important part of the UK’s architectural landscape,... View Article

Sliding door specification for Passivhaus homes

Justin Spires at Solarlux UK explores how high-performance sliding doors can help Passivhaus and energy efficient homes achieve demanding thermal standards without compromising daylight, design or connection to nature. In the current architectural landscape, large areas of glazing are a... View Article