Freefoam Announces New Box End Fascia Board for 2026

Freefoam Building Products is pleased to announce an exciting product update for 2026. The popular Woodgrain FMS Magnum Square Leg Fascia (405mm) is now available in a shorter length of 1.25 metres. This new addition to the comprehensive roofline range... View Article

Proctor Group membranes used in next generation SIP technology

Factory-fitted Proctor Group membranes were part of the successful construction of the Ultrapanel demo house.The building envelope for a three-bedroom home, from sole plate to ridge, was erected in a single day using Ultrapanel Building Technologies’ Category 2 MMC SIP... View Article

Bishoftu International Airport construction begins

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the leading carrier in Africa, has begun construction of the continent’s largest airport, approximately 40 km south of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa in Bishoftu. Phase One of the new Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) will serve 60... View Article

Bancon Homes strengthens leadership team with new appointment  

Bancon Homes has announced the appointment of Tony Williamson as Sales Director, strengthening its leadership team during a period of strategic growth for the business. Tony brings extensive experience in housebuilding, construction, and sales leadership, having held director roles with... View Article

Clerkenwell Office by Architecture for London

Clerkenwell Office by Architecture for London Location: Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M This Clerkenwell office refurbishment and extension improves a character Victorian warehouse building. The property now provides six workspaces to the upper floors and a furniture showroom on the ground... View Article

Closing the door on noise in multi-occupancy buildings

Urban skylines are reaching new heights. From London to Glasgow, tall residential and mixed-use buildings are booming as cities respond to housing demand and urban density. While structural stability and fire safety are often the focus of high-rise design, acoustic... View Article

How landscape architecture futureproofs urban spaces

Kinley’s Sol Russel assesses the importance of utilising sustainable urban design solutions – to mitigate the urban heat island effect, improve air quality, and create more liveable urban environments. While sustainability is rapidly becoming a major consideration of building design... View Article

Upwardly-mobile inclusivity

Rebecca Goldsmith at Knauf explains how expectations are now higher for inclusive bathrooms in high-rise multi-occupancy buildings, which are often where requirements for safety, acoustics, thermal performance and durability are tested. High-rise multi-occupancy buildings (HRMOs) now face unique regulatory obligations... View Article

Overcoming accessible bathroom specification pitfalls

Here Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at AKW, discusses the key pitfalls to delivering retirement and care and large refurbishment accessible bathrooms, and how to overcome them. Whether it’s a mixed-ability housing project, a private-pay refurbishment, multi-generational... View Article

Housebuilder breaks ground at two developments across West Essex

Independent housebuilder Dandara has officially commenced construction at St Mary’s​ Park in Great Dunmow and Prior’s Edge in Takeley. This milestone marks a significant​ step forward for much-needed housing delivery in the region, with off-plan launches set​ for February 2026, with show homes... View Article

Anwyl set to start work on 122 new homes in Haydock

WORK to create 122 new homes in Haydock will begin this month, Anwyl Homes has confirmed. When the homebuilder acquired the 11.5-acre site, west of Lodge Lane, in December 2024, it had outline permission for up to 130 new homes.... View Article