The case for bespoke flat roofs

With ensuring effective drainage and insulation being essential for all flat roof projects, Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation explores how tapered systems can be used to meet both requirements, and adhere to designs. As we head towards the winter months,... View Article

Salix Homes appoints new Executive Director

Salford housing association Salix Homes has appointed a new Executive Director to its leadership team. The landlord, which owns 8,000 homes across Salford, has announced Gemma Parlby as its new Executive Director of Customer and Landlord Services, with strategic responsibility... View Article

JPMorganChase’s new global headquarters completes

Today marks the grand opening of 270 Park Avenue – the new state-of-the-art global headquarters for JPMorganChase. Foster + Partners has designed the 60-story skyscraper as a new addition to Park Avenue, adding to the city’s architectural history. It is... View Article

Regenerative architecture brings Lennamare School to life

The new LennaMare School in Lemmer in The Netherlands, an exemplar educational building that redefines what a sustainable school can be, has opened to students. Designed by architects, landscape architects and interior designers from BDP as a “house in the... View Article

Northstone Acquires Residential Site in South Heywood

Northstone has completed the unconditional purchase of a residential development site in South Heywood, located north of Queen Elizabeth II way in Rochdale, marking a significant addition to its growing North West portfolio. The acquisition comprises land for up to... View Article

Evolution for the perfect pitch

Gareth Wright of Manthorpe explores how updates to British Standards supporting the use of dry fix solutions are driving innovation in pitched roofing across the UK. It is no exaggeration to say there has been a significant evolution in pitched... View Article

Things aren’t what they used to be – proactive IoT

Lorna Given of MRI Software explores how Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are enhancing building efficiency, safety, and compliance through real time data and proactive maintenance approaches. As housing providers across the UK face increasing pressure to improve building performance, maintain compliance,... View Article

Chancellor is right to keep fixing the foundations

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce plans that will save businesses £6bn by 2029 at the Regional Investment Summit held today in Birmingham. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders, said: “Today’s small businesses are tomorrow’s regional and... View Article

Ask the Expert: Smarter finance for developers

Following a recent Building Insights podcast with Housebuilder & Developer editor James Parker, BuildStore Mortgage Services’  Tom McSherry explains the importance of transparency, tailored solutions, and early financial planning for bridging development finance. Could you explain the difference between regulated... View Article

St Mary’s Walthamstow wins 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced St Mary’s Walthamstow by Alex Spicer at Matthew Lloyd Architects as the winner of the 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize.   Founded by Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE and the Marco Goldschmied Foundation, the... View Article

HOMES UK 2025

25-26 November. ExceL, London HOMES UK is on 25-26 November 2025, at  ExceL in London. It’s the largest free to attend conference and exhibition of its kind. HOMES UK brings together thousands of housing professionals at the very moment the Autumn... View Article