Grand Canal Gateway Bridge completed

Construction of the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge in Hangzhou is now complete. When opened for public use later this year, the footbridge will unite the 800,000 square metre Seamless City masterplan under construction on the east and west banks of... View Article

New affordable homes break ground in Scorton, North Yorkshire

Work has got underway on the development of 32 new affordable homes in the rural village of Scorton. Less than five miles from Catterick, the Bolton Road development will deliver a mix of one-bed bungalows and two, three and four-bed family homes. Providing both social rent and home ownership options, the... View Article

Smarter design starts in the bathroom

Housebuilders and developers are facing increasing pressure to make every component of a home more sustainable; a crucial area that deserves more focus is the bathroom, says Sophie Weston from Geberit. Bathrooms are responsible for a significant share of a... View Article

Industry gives qualified welcome to Renters’ Rights Act

On 27 October the Renters’ Rights Act gained Royal Assent, meaning sweeping changes to landlords’ responsibilities to give greater rights to tenants.  The new legislation ends Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, giving tenants greater protection against unfair treatment and insecurity. Ministers... View Article

Wates launches Wates Wildscape

Wates Wildscape, a new business dedicated to delivering high-quality biodiversity habitat sites across the UK, has been launched by Wates. Representing a bold step in Wates’ drive to lead the way in sustainable land promotion, Wates Wildscape provides a vital... View Article

Wood without limits: Bespoke by Havwoods

Leaders in premium wood surfaces, Havwoods continue to showcase the potential of ‘Bespoke by Havwoods’ – a concept, not a collection, created to transform bold ideas into beautifully crafted spaces. From custom plank sizes and patterns to intricate design panels... View Article