Story Homes secures planning approval for 219 new homes in Brampton

New scheme will provide sustainable features, public open space, and significant investment in local infrastructure May 2026 – Brampton, Cumbria – Local housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to announce it has secured a resolution to grant planning permission, subject to completion of a... View Article

Dry-Build Solutions for earth retention or noise absorption

Wakefield based Grass Concrete are best known for the range of reinforced grass paving systems, especially the Grasscrete range. Moving up from ground level to vertical landscaping, Grass Concrete has a line-up of vertical landscaping products, the Betoconcept range. The range... View Article

Pendock Linea building linings – finishing in style

The Pendock Linea family of building linings is a comprehensive architectural finishing solution that includes nine individual product ranges, allowing various lining elements to be sourced from a single supplier to help ease the specification process. Encompassing wall linings, ceiling... View Article

VELFAC sliding doors for everyday life

Sliding doors are great for their sleek design and practicality, and provide a versatile solution for connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Locations onto patio and garden areas, balconies, or roof terraces are particularly suited, especially where space is at a... View Article

Toughen up with Arma metal pipe boxing

When external pipework needs to be concealed and protected against the risk of accidental damage or vandalism, Arma metal pipe boxing provides a tough and versatile solution that also improves aesthetics and adds a uniform finish to the project. In addition, with... View Article

Approved Document L 2026 – what’s changed?

The construction industry is still working through the detail of the Future Homes Standard (FHS), with new homes expected to comply within the next 12 months. Approved Document L (ADL) was released in 2021 to prepare for the transition, but... View Article

Is vacuum glazing the future of heritage restoration?

NASA’s first manned flight around the moon for 50 years has sparked fresh interest in space exploration while also reminding us of the tantalising properties to a vacuum: especially back here on earth. As the poster for the original Alien... View Article

Work starts to pave the way for 203 new homes in Sandbach

WORK has begun on a residential development in Sandbach, which will deliver 203 new homes and more than £3.6 million in community investment. The development, named Palmer’s Cross, is being built by Anwyl Homes on a 20‑acre site off Old Mill Road. Groundworks... View Article

Renewables installation guide

What to install, what’s simply not worth it and how you can optimise your installation for the best cost savings and result By Simon Bones, founder & CEO of Genous When talking about ‘renewables’ in a development, we can think... View Article

Product specific EPDs can help housebuilders make informed choices

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) can be a valuable tool, helping housebuilders and developers to make more informed choices.  Here, Jonathan Lynch, UK Building Products Manager at EGGER UK, explains the difference between Industry Average / Sector and Product-specific EPDs when it... View Article