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Hounslow launches £7.5bn Golden Mile London with 14,000 homes and 25,000 jobs planned

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Hounslow Council has officially launched the Golden Mile London, a collaborative 15-year regeneration programme that will bring together the Council, investors, developers, businesses and anchor institutions to deliver up to 14,000 homes, 25,000 jobs and £7.5bn of investment along the Great... View Article

New affordable housing boost as Morro completes 98 home scheme in Shrewsbury

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

£16.9M HOUSING SCHEME TRANSFORMS SHREWSBURY WITH 98 HOMES MORRO Partnerships has completed 98 affordable homes in Shrewsbury, providing much-needed housing for the local community. The Battlefields development, situated on Battlefield Road, includes one-, two- and three-bedroom houses, apartments and bungalows.... View Article

Plans for Trafford neighbourhood progress as second public consultation launches

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Joint venture between FEC, Trafford Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has updated proposals for the redevelopment of Chester House following an initial consultation Plans include a new linear public park, more than 700 cycle parking spaces and over... View Article

Recoup Online CPD – Introduction to WWHRS – All Sector Overview

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Monthly live CPD, next event Thursday 2nd April 2026: Visit www.cpdevents.recoup.co.uk This Recoup online CPD introduces Waste Water Heat Recovery for Showers (WWHRS). A passive, demand-reduction technology that can be easily designed into buildings with showers to help reduce energy... View Article

West Fraser’s weather-resistant CaberShield Eco

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Continually investing in the improvement of its engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser has received new BBA certification, confirming its environmentally-friendly CaberShield Eco is capable of withstanding constant exposure to the elements for a full sixty days: comfortably delivering extended practical and economic advantages for... View Article

Bellway Latimer and Aberdeen Group agree £70.5 million deal for 139 Cambridge homes

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Bellway Latimer has agreed a £70.5 million deal with Aberdeen Group for the sale of 139 homes at Springstead Village in Cambridge. The single-family private rental properties, comprising both houses and apartments, will be constructed by Bellway Latimer over the... View Article

City & Country Strengthens Leadership Team with Commercial Director Appointment

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Award-winning housebuilder and heritage conversion developer City & Country has appointed David Woodger as Commercial Director to oversee its schemes across the South of England. This follows a series of strategic hires to strengthen the leadership team at City &... View Article

The future in focus

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Louise Walters at Designer Contracts looks at the future of new build flooring, from a shift in colour palettes to sustainable products, the importance of EPDs and how flooring materials can help meet the Future Homes Standard. The role of flooring... View Article

Housebuilder Honey completes £80m financing deal taking total facilities to £180m as rapid regional expansion continues

Monday, 9th March 2026

Housebuilder Honey has secured an additional £80m revolving credit facility (RCF) as the business gears up for further rapid expansion and opening a third regional office in the second half of this year. The new facility, which has an accordion option to... View Article

Mears complete large-scale refurbishment in Tower Hamlets

Monday, 9th March 2026

Mears Group has carried out planned and retrofit works on the Bancroft Estate, on behalf of client Tower Hamlets Council. The £4.7m project has spanned 18 months and has brought a wide range of improvements to the estate, with three blocks being refurbished. The project forms... View Article

Plans to build up to 209 homes between Syston and Thurmaston approved in principle

Monday, 9th March 2026

Outline proposals for up to 209 homes to be built on land between Syston and Thurmaston have been approved by councillors, subject to planning agreements being finalised. Two planning applications for the project, which were both developed by Bellway Strategic... View Article

Planning permission granted for 75 affordable homes in Sunderland

Monday, 9th March 2026

Sunderland’s planning committee have given a development of 75 affordable homes in Ryhope the green light. The development, on the former Tunstall Poultry Farm site south of Ryhope Colliery, is a partnership between Karbon Homes and lead contractor Oaktree Living.... View Article

Edinburgh high school looks forward to Passivhaus certification with help of Wraptite® membranes

Monday, 9th March 2026

As of May 2025, construction of the new £65 million Currie Community High School in Edinburgh is nearly complete, meaning it can be assessed for Passivhaus certification. A host of schools currently being built across Scotland are aiming to achieve... View Article

West Fraser – supporting UK housebuilders with digital resources and an interactive product guide

Monday, 9th March 2026

It’s easy to select the perfect panel for your project with panel samples, interactive product guide and downloadable checklist West Fraser, a leading manufacturer of engineered wood panels for the UK construction and housebuilding sectors, continues to support customers with... View Article

Trends and innovations in furniture fittings and accessories

Monday, 9th March 2026

The latest edition of KBB Birmingham confirmed a clear evolution in furniture design: fittings and accessories are no longer visible elements but have become key technical components within the furniture system. Innovation focuses on improving the user experience, movement, accessibility,... View Article

See how Wernick Buildings’ modular buildings are manufactured

Monday, 9th March 2026

Wernick Buildings invites architects to take part in our CPD presentation exploring the benefits of modular construction and how it can enhance project delivery. The session covers key design principles, regulatory compliance, fire and life safety, sustainability and procurement routes... View Article

How Verified EPDs Are Changing Material Choices in Architecture

Monday, 9th March 2026

Our Environmental Product Declaration explains the verified life-cycle impacts of reclaimed bricks, offering clear carbon data and sustainability metrics to help architects and builders make informed, low-carbon choices. EPD Introduction Understanding the true environmental impact of the materials we build... View Article

Midlands construction firm chooses CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero for reliable, fast, and high-quality flooring installations

Monday, 9th March 2026

Leicestershire-based construction business, WP Developments Leicestershire Limited, now in its tenth year of trading, continues to specify West Fraser’s CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero as its preferred flooring solutions across new build residential projects. The firm recently completed the flooring works for 20 new-build homes on a... View Article