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Mosaic submits planning application to develop best-in-class purpose-built student accommodation in Glasgow city centre

Monday, 12th January 2026

Acting on behalf of TREC Capital, Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has submitted a planning application to develop best-in-class purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) at Princes House on the corner of Waterloo Street and West Campbell... View Article

Surviving the Switchover: How housing leaders can take the fear out of the analogue to digital switch

Monday, 12th January 2026

Dr Thomas Dodd, Director of Strategic Engagement at Tunstall UK A year from now, the analogue to digital switchover is expected to be complete: telecare services will need to operate on modern, all-IP networks; remaining analogue telecare hubs will need... View Article

Call to action at Futurebuild ‘26

Monday, 12th January 2026

Under the headline theme of ‘Connect’, Futurebuild 2026 is shining a light on the need for collective action in order to drive sustainable change, strengthen competitive standing and support a thriving built environment. There are a raft of heavyweight partners... View Article

The very best in materials and surfaces for architects and designers at SDS26

Monday, 12th January 2026

From 3-5 February ‘SDS26’ will showcase the very best in materials and surfaces for architects and designers to explore and interact with. This years’ theme is ‘Material Evolution’ and will stress a rethinking of newness and how the industry can... View Article

View Point: Sean Ronnie Hill

Monday, 12th January 2026

Passivhaus architect Sean Ronnie Hill explains how simple passive design measures plus AECB-aligned targets could be the key to cutting peak summer loads in UK homes. For all the attention given to heat pumps, smart home dashboards and active cooling... View Article

All inclusive

Monday, 12th January 2026

A new SEND school in Stockport is providing a transformed education environment for vulnerable children, with architects AtkinsRéalis setting the bar high for inclusive education design that also embraces nature. Roseanne Field reports On the site where a disused school... View Article

“This young founder is helping property developers beat the estate agent trap and save hundreds of thousands”

Monday, 12th January 2026

Alex Chadwick, 32, is revolutionising how UK property developers market and sell homes, keeping more cashflow in their pockets and giving them a brand that grows with their business. Thousands of small UK property developers are struggling to survive, losing... View Article

Land acquired for 32 new homes on site of former Whitburn pub

Friday, 9th January 2026

Work will soon start on land at the former Whitburn Lodge after Lovell acquired the site in Whitburn for the construction of 32 new homes. Plans by Lovell to redevelop the former pub site on Mill Lane and build new homes will... View Article

Bellway Strategic Land submits plans for up to 140 new homes in Eccleshall

Friday, 9th January 2026

Bellway Strategic Land has submitted an outline planning application for up to 140 new homes in Eccleshall. The new development is proposed for a 17-acre site to the south of Stone Road, on the eastern edge of the settlement. The... View Article

A New Reign of Waterfront Living: KCAP Introduces The Reef at King’s Dock, Singapore

Friday, 9th January 2026

Pioneering Floating Deck and Human-Scale Design Achieve BCA Green Mark GoldPLUS in Historic Harbour front Location 2018–2024 – King’s Dock, Keppel Bay, Singapore: KCAP’s 429-unit development for Mapletree and Keppel Land brings the concept of an Urban Village to Singapore’s southern... View Article

Watson Batty Architects announces leadership transition as Peter White retires after 26 years with the practice

Friday, 9th January 2026

Watson Batty Architects has announced that Managing Director Peter White is to retire at the end of February 2026, marking the conclusion of more than 25 years of dedicated service to the Practice. His retirement coincides with a leadership transition... View Article

Specification over preference: getting the right product from the start

Friday, 9th January 2026

In an era where accountability and traceability are mandatory, the days of choosing products based on personal preference or short-term cost savings are over. Lynne Clapham-Carter, Specification Manager for Geberit, explores. We’re operating in a construction industry which is under... View Article

Evolving fire risks

Friday, 9th January 2026

Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) discusses the need for developers to increase focus on fire door safety, against new risks like e-bikes. The fire risks facing our homes and public buildings have evolved considerably over the last... View Article

Wavensmere Homes Appoints Anthony Cakebread as Finance Director

Thursday, 8th January 2026

Birmingham-headquartered urban regeneration specialist Wavensmere Homes enters its second decade with the appointment of Anthony Cakebread as finance director. Established in 2016, Wavensmere’s live construction projects have a collective GDV of over £400m. An additional three major Midlands schemes are... View Article

Dandara Partnerships Agrees First Portfolio Deal With Vivid To Deliver 72 Affordable Homes Across Three Communities

Thursday, 8th January 2026

Independent housebuilder Dandara has completed a portfolio deal with VIVID that will deliver 72 affordable homes across three developments in Petersfield, West Wittering and North Mundham across Hampshire and West Sussex. The agreement is the second time the two organisations... View Article

Healthcare fitted furniture & what it says on the tin

Thursday, 8th January 2026

Healthcare facilities present unique challenges for architects. Unlike other types of buildings, they demand a critical balance of hygiene, infection control, durability and longevity, as well as accessibility, inclusivity, functionality and efficiency. Not to forget patient comfort and well-being and... View Article

Noise control

Thursday, 8th January 2026

Nuisance noise is a common issue in multi occupancy buildings. Here, Thomas Merton, Technical Manager at Armacell®, looks at how advances in acoustic materials and a better understanding of where noise is generated are helping reduce its effect. Noise can... View Article

Warmer homes and lower bills for 750 households across Lincolnshire

Thursday, 8th January 2026

750 households in Lincolnshire are now benefitting from warmer homes and lower bills, thanks to a programme from Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP) and property maintenance contractor Fortem to install new windows in people’s homes. The 750th milestone installation took place... View Article