New research from MRA Research suggests sustainability is becoming more important in architectural design, but cost pressures still inhibit specification decisions. First off, the good news, as you might hope, or even expect, sustainability is high on the agenda for... View Article

As Wales approaches the Senedd election on 7 May, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Cymru is urging all political parties to prioritise meaningful reform of the housing delivery system, warning that without stronger support for small and medium-sized (SME)... View Article

Homeowners planning renovations, extensions or repairs should brace for delays and increased costs, according to new industry data from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The FMB and CIOB’s State of Trade Survey for... View Article

Homes England has unveiled its National Housing Bank with an inaugural £100m housebuilding initiative with Aviva, and an Investment Prospectus which sets out the Agency’s aims to deliver over half a million homes “where market failures exist.” The National Housing... View Article

FCBStudios has been appointed as lead architect and masterplanner for the £1bn Eastgate Quarter regeneration in Leeds city centre. The landmark mixed-use scheme, led by a joint venture between Khalbros and Torsion Group, will transform the final major regeneration site... View Article

Nexus Planning has secured planning permission on behalf of Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) and nationwide placemaker, Muse, for the transformative redevelopment of Alpha House in Wythenshawe town centre, marking a significant milestone for the wider regeneration of the area. The approved scheme... View Article

Construction work is drawing to a close on the final properties at a new homes scheme in Gloucestershire. Miller Homes is adding the final touches to its 250-home Cleve Wood development, located off Morton Way in Thornbury, which forms part of a wider residential scheme in the village. The housebuilder, whose West Midlands region is delivering... View Article

The first new residents at an affordable housing development in Coventry have begun moving in. The site on Sphinx Drive is being managed by Midlands based social landlord Platform Housing Group and will see a total of 196 houses and... View Article

In just four years, Newland Homes has more than halved its operational carbon emissions and cut carbon intensity by almost two thirds, underlining its commitment to being the UK’s most climate considerate housebuilder. This puts the Gloucestershire-based company at the... View Article

Cardo Group has completed retrofit works at Newland Way in Wyesham, improving the energy efficiency of 14 homes and helping Monmouthshire Housing Association (MHA) residents save on their energy bills. Cardo Group carried out a range of works across the... View Article

John Robertson Architects (JRA) has completed the repositioning of 20 Gresham Street, a key office asset directly adjacent to the City’s Guildhall complex. The refurbishment has significantly increased the office’s amenity provision, whilst bringing the building to contemporary leasing requirements.... View Article

Platform Housing Group has announced that its Board Chair John Weguelin, will retire at the end of the month after six years with the organisation. John joined Platform in January 2020, bringing with him a distinguished career in financial services in the... View Article

Bancon Group has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Culture Transformation Project of the Year category at this year’s prestigious cHeRries Awards, recognising its work to strengthen workforce engagement and performance across its construction, timber frame and housebuilding operations.... View Article

Award-winning sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes has appointed Helen Moore as Board Chair, bringing one of the housebuilding sector’s most respected leaders to the business. Forward-thinking Greencore Homes is aiming to deliver 10,000 Better Than Net Zero homes by 2035. The... View Article

Hamid Salimi, Residential Product Manager at Daikin, examines why improving the quality of customer education at handover makes smart business sense for housebuilders and developers – and argues that when it comes to operational efficiency and homeowner satisfaction, this can... View Article

Spring is one of the most popular times to start a self-build, renovation or conversion project. Better weather, longer days and improved ground conditions all help work progress smoothly. But a successful build does not start on site. It starts... View Article

Structural defects insurance remains a critical safeguard for developers, lenders and homeowners. Yet a growing number of unregulated and unrated providers are operating in the market, bringing with them significant and often overlooked risks. At first glance, these providers can... View Article