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Planning approval granted for 355 new homes in first phase of Pudding Mill Lane development at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Planning approval has been granted by Newham Council for the first phase of the Pudding Mill Lane development, a major milestone for the joint venture partnership between London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) and Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure... View Article

Construction begins on 19 new social homes in Arden

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Family-owned, Glasgow-based housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) has officially begun construction on 19 new homes for social rent in Arden, Glasgow, marking the next phase of regeneration in the area. The £4.3 million development is being delivered in partnership with Glen... View Article

First Roofs on at Wavensmere’s £22m Milford Mills Scheme in North Derbyshire

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Structural repairs, groundworks, restoration and construction is progressing at pace at Wavensmere Homes’ redevelopment of the former 18th Century Milford Mills, which overlooks the River Derwent, located between Belper and Duffield in north Derbyshire. The first roofs are in place, with... View Article

Not just for installers

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

The UK’s built environment is entering a period of rapid change. With new building safety regulations, ambitious decarbonisation targets and the urgent need to upgrade existing housing stock, developers, housing providers and contractors face increasing pressure to deliver buildings that... View Article

CPMG Architects opens Leeds studio to support northern clients and continue national growth

Monday, 11th May 2026

ARCHITECTURE and interior design practice CPMG has invested in its commitment to supporting clients in the north of England through the opening of a new studio in Leeds. Two existing CPMG directors with strong Yorkshire links have fulfilled long-held ambitions to expand... View Article

Story Homes named Housebuilder of the Year at Insider North East Property Awards

Monday, 11th May 2026

Local housebuilder Story Homes is thrilled to announce that it has been crowned Housebuilder of the Year at the prestigious Insider North East Property Awards, recognising the company’s continued investment, growth and commitment to delivering high-quality homes and communities across the... View Article

CFA Secures Major Win in Future Homes and Building Standards

Monday, 11th May 2026

The Contract Flooring Association (CFA) has achieved a significant success for its members and the wider sector, following the publication of the new Future Homes and Building Standards in March 2026. In the original consultation draft, proposed limits on thermal... View Article

Two Jones Homes developments named as finalists in North West Homebuilder Awards

Monday, 11th May 2026

Jones Homes has been shortlisted in the North West Homebuilder Awards in both the Large Development and Small Development categories. Alderley Gardens, a heritage development in the grounds of Alderley... View Article

Allison Homes Central appoints trio of new team members to continue its successful expansion

Monday, 11th May 2026

Macaulay Anniss, Chris Smith and Dan Smith recently joined Allison Homes Central as Head of Architecture, Partnerships Manager and Land and Partnerships Manager respectively. Now, the trio are all based in the housebuilder’s Peterborough head office. Macaulay, from Peterborough, joins... View Article

Jones Homes secures land for 235-home development in Middlewich

Friday, 8th May 2026

Jones Homes has acquired a 37-acre site in Warmingham Lane, Middlewich, where it has begun building 235 new homes and will create green open spaces. The Cheshire-based housebuilder will also contribute more than £1.2 million towards the planned Middlewich Eastern... View Article

The Bathrooms & Washrooms Masterclass

Friday, 8th May 2026

This CPD webinar brings together experts to explore innovations in water saving, usability, and aesthetics, addressing the evolving needs of both multigenerational residential households and the commercial sector. It highlights how showers are becoming central to modern residential projects, examining the drivers... View Article

Water Eaton development to bring £24.6m investment and up to 400 affordable homes to Oxfordshire

Friday, 8th May 2026

More than £24.6 million will be invested in local infrastructure as part of the planning agreement for a community of up to 800 new homes which is set to be built in Water Eaton. Bellway and Christ Church Oxford have... View Article

To buy or to hire? That is the question

Friday, 8th May 2026

Construction plant can be high cost and often may require specialist machinery and services. Groundwork specialist and YouTuber Dave Vickers gives some pointers on when to buy and when to hire. Getting the right tools and plant, on time, in... View Article

Round table finds mainstream construction sectors lagging behind on embodied carbon measurement in absence of Government regulation

Thursday, 7th May 2026

A round table of advocates of reduction strategies for tackling embodied carbon came together this week to discuss strategies for reducing embodied carbon in future new builds and retrofits, and revealed that it had been sidelined in favour of other... View Article

The Warm Homes Plan – Building fabric in the age of high-tech homes

Thursday, 7th May 2026

The Warm Homes Plan has arrived to replace the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). It represents a shift in focus away from a fabric first approach to instead prioritise high-tech solutions such as PV, battery storage and heat pumps. This change... View Article

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what it signals for housing standards

Thursday, 7th May 2026

By Matt Jarratt, Operational Lead at Procure Plus The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is beginning to come into force. It is primarily focused on the private rented sector – abolishing fixed-term tenancies, ending no-fault evictions, and introducing new protections on... View Article

Boost for rural housing as Campion Homes completes 25 new affordable homes in Meigle

Thursday, 7th May 2026

Twenty five new highly energy efficient homes have now been completed in Meigle, providing much needed affordable housing for local families in one of Perthshire’s rural communities. Family-run housebuilder Campion Homes has built the homes as part of its long-term... View Article

The Hill Group Achieves Hat Trick Of Planning Successes Across The South East

Thursday, 7th May 2026

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has secured a hat trick of planning permissions across the South East, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of much-needed new homes across the region. Across three newly approved schemes in Essex, Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire, Hill... View Article