Redrow retains top award for customer service

Premium housebuilder Redrow has once again earned the top five-star rating by The Home Builders Federation (HBF). Redrow is delivering homes in Hampshire and is proud to be delivering this service for homeowners in the region. The national homebuilder, whose has... View Article

Affordable homes at former Odeon cinema site

VIVID, the fifth largest housebuilder among housing associations in England and a leading provider of affordable homes, is excited to announce the completion of 18 new affordable homes at the former Odeon cinema on Laburnum Grove in North End, Portsmouth.... View Article

Two Rivers Housing brings repairs team back in house

Two Rivers Housing has officially bought its repairs team back in house and closed its facilities management company Centigen Facilities Management (Centigen FM). The Gloucestershire-based housing association announced plans to bring repairs back in house in February this year. Since... View Article

Architects say early planning must include sustainability

NBS’ latest sustainability survey reveals two-thirds of architects say sustainability is often sidelined in strategy and briefing stages Key Findings 84% of construction professionals believe sustainability is best addressed during the strategy and brief stage, yet this is not widespread... View Article

Spitfire Homes strengthens Birmingham portfolio

Award-winning homebuilder Spitfire Homes has completed the acquisition of a 1.6 acre site formerly occupied by West Midlands Police, located on Rose Road, in Harborne. Having recently completed the nearby Beaufort collection on Norfolk Road in Edgbaston, Spitfire intends to transform the... View Article

Scott Brownrigg designed expansion of Technology Park

A new three-storey office/Laboratory building has completed at Peterhouse Technology Park in Cambridge. Designed by  Scott Brownrigg for British Land, ‘The Optic’ provides over 100,000 sq ft of prime office and flexible laboratory space and  forms part of a wider... View Article

Stonewater CEO to step down in the Autumn

Nicholas Harris, the long-standing Chief Executive of leading affordable housing provider, Stonewater, has announced he is to step down after almost a decade in the role. His decision has been carefully considered and is led by his wish to spend... View Article

Handover of new retirement village in Hereford

One of the Midlands largest housing associations in partnership with one of the UK’s top house builders has handed over a new retirement village in Hereford. Platform Housing Group and Vistry Group have delivered the 80 one and two bedroom... View Article

BSRIA launches dynamic new look

The UK’s most progressive building services professional body announces a complete brand overhaul – including a new name that reflects its evolving focus. Today, the Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) announces its new brand identity, better reflecting its... View Article

Anchor celebrates Topping out ceremony at Wichelstowe

This week England’s largest not-for-profit later-living provider, Anchor, celebrated the Topping Out of its brand-new development, Stowe Central at Peglar’s Way, Wichelstowe, near Swindon. The event was attended by senior Anchor personnel, representatives of McCarthy Stone and stakeholders from Swindon... View Article

Integritas Property Group Key New Hires

Integritas Property Group has announced the expansion of its development team with the addition of four new professionals, each bringing a wealth of expertise. The new hires include Dan James – Planner; Paul Smiles – Design Manager; Gareth Davies –... View Article

Dandara lays foundations for female futures

A careers event on Friday 28th March at The Harris Girls’ Academy in Bromley saw leading independent housebuilder Dandara participate in an engaging, interactive day to promote careers in construction among young women. Currently, women make up only 15% of the... View Article

Guide Post deal signals the way to new development

A land deal has been completed that will pave the way for 111 new homes in Guide Post, South East Northumberland. The acquisition, by Consett based housebuilder Amethyst Homes, means that the planning application can now be brought forward for... View Article

Backhaus Production and Management Facility-Iglo Architects

IGLO Architects has undertaken a significant adaptive reuse project with the Backhaus Production and Management Facility, skillfully carrying Ayazağa’s industrial heritage into the future while addressing contemporary needs. Led by architects Zafer Karoğlu and Esen Akyar, IGLO Architects has provided... View Article

Sefton Council cabinet approves furniture hire scheme

At their meeting today, Sefton Council’s Cabinet approved a scheme to enable new social housing tenants of future council homes to rent essential items of furniture. cab would mean people entering a new social housing tenancy with the council may... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Lighting

Lighting is arguably one of the most important considerations for your home, given its ability to impact wellbeing and alter the mood of the room. Find inspiration with our selection of products, from table lamps and outdoor lighting to statement... View Article

RICS launches residential retrofit and improving energy

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched its guide for retrofitting homes. The free guide provides in-depth information on all aspects of making homes more energy efficient, known as retrofitting. There is an increasing public interest in retrofitting... View Article

HKR appoints Ayna Azhigali as Director

Leading global multi-disciplinary design consultancy, HKR is pleased to announce the promotion of Ayna Azhigali to Director. Ayna has been an integral part of HKR for the past ten years, progressing from Senior Architect to Associate, Associate Director, and now... View Article

Work starts on major new affordable housing project

A major new affordable housing project on Springfield Avenue in Bridlington is now under construction. East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s development includes 30 new council homes, comprising of 24, one-bedroom, apartments and six, two-bedroom apartments. The development is being built... View Article