5 top tips for affordable Passivhaus retrofits

Next step advice for those inspired by Guy Martin’s House Without Bills For those inspired by the Passivhaus retrofit projects featured in Guy Martin’s House Without Bills (that aired on Monday 9 February on Channel 4) the Passivhaus Trust is offering a wide range... View Article

Permavent appoints Kevin Ley as Head of Technical

Permavent has appointed Kevin Ley as Head of Technical, strengthening the company’s technical leadership and reinforcing its commitment to compliant, high-performance building envelope solutions. In his new role, Kevin will lead Permavent’s technical function, providing expert guidance across roofing ventilation,... View Article

The impact of the Future Homes Standard in 2026

Building or renovating a home in the coming years? Here’s what the Future Homes Standard means for your project, and why the right windows and doors matter more than ever. If you’re planning a new build or self-build project, the... View Article

New affordable homes take shape in historic Suffolk village

Construction is underway on a housing development that will bring much-needed affordable homes to a historic Suffolk village. Flagship Homes, part of Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), has started building 29 houses on land off Station Road in Haughley, ranging from... View Article

Castle Green Homes invests in future talent

ONE of the UK’s fastest growing housebuilders is helping young people develop skills for successful careers with around 10% of its staff trainees. Castle Green Homes revealed the figure to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (wc February 9). The business, with... View Article

85 new social rented homes for London

Residents are moving into Flint Housing’s new social rented homes at the brand-new North Kensington Gate development in Hammersmith and Fulham. Eighty-five new social rented homes at North Kensington Gate in Hammersmith and Fulham are now welcoming residents. Flint Housing’s... View Article

RGP promotes Design Director to its board

The board of directors at multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p Ltd has increased as the firm confirms it has promoted design director, Ben Walton. Ben joins rg+p’s existing board members; James Badley, Alex Briars, Mitch Dale, Grant Giblett, Chris Lindley and... View Article

untypical deal will deliver vital affordable homes in Chelmsford

Homebuilding group, untypical has announced a major deal with an Essex-based housing association to provide dozens of affordable homes at its Beaulieu development in Chelmsford. Hopkins Homes, part of the untypical group, has exchanged contracts with CHP (Chelmer Housing Partnership),... View Article