75 new affordable homes coming to Worcestershire village

The village of Badsey in Worcestershire is set to gain 75 new affordable homes. Housing provider Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) has bought the Brewers Lane site from Northern Trust Land and will build the homes itself, using its in-house construction... View Article

PAS 91 vs SSIP vs CAS: The key differences

Ari Fatah, Technical Standards Manager, Veriforce CHAS As construction standards evolve, housebuilders and developers face increasing pressure to demonstrate the compliance and competence of their contractors and wider supply chains. Prequalification certifications and processes are essential components of risk management,... View Article

Hambleside Danelaw Limited appoint new managing director

Hambleside Danelaw Limited are delighted to confirm that Antony Thompson has been appointed Managing Director of the company. Antony starts his new role on the 1st July 2026, and will initially work alongside current Managing Director Chris Avery, who will... View Article

A strong footing for learning

Flooring in education must balance safety, durability and acoustics over time. Melissa Heath from leading manufacturer Amtico explores why long-term performance needs to be more effectively considered during specification. Education environments are among the most demanding interior settings. From primary... View Article

Safeguarding school doors

Kate Jones of Ahmarra outlines the key pointers for safe specification of fire doors for education settings – balancing life safety, compliance and performance with the practical demands of busy learning environments. Specifying fire doors can be one of the... View Article

Inverting perceptions on roofing design decisions

Rob Firman at Polyfoam XPS looks at new recommendations for inverted roof buildups under the revised British Standard, and reflects on how specifiers’ decisions on roofing systems have ramifications through a building’s life. The revised code of practice BS 6229:2025... View Article

Design, decarbonise, deliver

Richard Brown at Ideal Commercial Heating explores key pointers for specifiers looking to transition projects from gas boilers to heat pumps. The electrification of heat is now firmly embedded in the future of the UK’s built environment. Yet successful deployment... View Article

Discover The Amtico Retreat at CDW

Amtico returns to Clerkenwell Design Week with an immersive space designed for calm, creativity and meaningful engagement. Amtico returns to Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 with The Amtico Retreat, its first appearance at the festival in seven years. Located at Paxton... View Article

Work begins on new affordable homes for Boston 

Work has started on new homes that will give families in the Boston area more affordable options to live. The first of the 80 dwellings at Puritan Way will be ready in April next year with more to follow in the coming months.  The... View Article