Home building Masterclass series reaches 15,000 delegate milestone

NHBC’s Masterclass series has reached an important milestone, having now provided expert training to more than 15,000 delegates. A Home Builders Federation (HBF) initiative, the Masterclass series offers fully funded training courses delivered by experts in their field covering roofing,... View Article

Light fantastic

Designed around a courtyard to echo local farmsteads, Sarah and Jon Simpkin’s unique new home draws in light from every angle. TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES DOM JONES When Sarah and Jon Simpkin set out to build a new home, it... View Article

Home is where
the hearth is

Percy Doughty explores how ambience shapes modern British homes and how self-builders can craft a truly warm, inviting space. As the nights draw in and temperatures begin to fall, the focus naturally shifts indoors. Across the UK, homeowners are re-evaluating... View Article

Creative colourful cladding

Lisa Grosse at Cedral explores how cladding can improve aesthetics, support thermal performance, and offer weather resistance, sustainability and long-term cost savings for self-builders. Whether you’re planning a transformation or a new build, investing in a beautiful exterior means thinking... View Article

Cardo and Kingston Council welcome new apprentices

Cardo and Kingston Council welcome new apprentices Cardo and the Royal Borough of Kingston Council have welcomed ten new apprentices, celebrating a major step in their partnership. Having taken over a responsive repairs and maintenance contract with Kingston Council in... View Article

The Hill Group acquires land in Hitchin for a further 47 new homes

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has acquired a new site on Gray’s Lane in Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, with plans to deliver a high-quality residential development comprising 47 new homes, including 40% affordable housing. Located immediately south of Hill’s adjacent development on Lucas... View Article

Imtiaz Developments announce The Symphony Tower

The Symphony Tower, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects for Imtiaz Developments, is situated within the new Horizon district of Dubai between the city’s Meydan Racecourse and the waters of Ras Al Khor—the uppermost reaches of the historic Dubai Creek on... View Article