Teamwork takes root with Haddonstone tree planting initiative

Twelve volunteers from the East Haddon-based manufacturer of high-quality cast stonework, Haddonstone, including the new Managing Director, Nick Lantsbery, spent an afternoon planting 500 saplings in Desborough alongside members of North Northamptonshire Council. As the first celebratory diary date marking... View Article

Choosing the right slate

Steven Pearson at CUPA PIZARRAS explores the importance of material selection for longevity and why your new home’s roof is one area where it doesn’t pay to cut corners. If there’s one thing that’s certain about building your own home,... View Article

Bellway is named 5-star homebuilder for tenth year in a row

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has named Bellway a 5-star homebuilder for the 10th year in a row based on feedback from customers – an achievement which Bellway’s CEO Jason Honeyman attributes to the ‘dedication and passion’ of the company’s staff... View Article

Dandara Wins Five Star Rating for Sixth Year in a Row

Independent housebuilder Dandara has been awarded five stars for customer satisfaction in the Home Builders Federation (HBF)’s national survey for the sixth year in a row. The survey, launched some 20 years ago, is one of the largest of its... View Article

Partnership will deliver 199 new homes in Sandymoor

Work has started in Sandymoor to deliver almost 200 new homes, representing a £44.5 million investment from top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat. 40 of the homes will be delivered through a section 106 agreement scheme in partnership with Magenta Living, to create... View Article

Work begins on building 66 new council homes

Milton Keynes City Council and Higgins Partnerships have started work to build 66 new council homes at the former Cripps Lodge site in Netherfield. Key partners and local representatives marked the start of the project onsite to see the work... View Article

White Arkitekter’s board appoints Oskar Norelius as CEO

White Arkitekter, one of the Nordics’ leading architecture practices, has appointed architect Oskar Norelius as CEO. Norelius will assume the role following the company’s annual general meeting on 7 May. The appointment comes as projects in the built environment are... View Article

Government to make “plug-in solar” available within months

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, The Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP and The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP More households will be helped to save money on bills through plug-in solar panels as the government vows to go further and... View Article