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Construction round table counters misconceptions, highlighting streamlined and cost-effective solutions for sustainable drainage in UK housebuilding

Friday, 4th September 2026

A round table of SuDS experts, housebuilders, supply chain representatives and industry bodies convened this week to examine how the housebuilding industry was addressing the challenge of stormwater management, and the planning requirement to pursue sustainable urban drainage solutions (SuDS)... View Article

How BNG also brings net gains for developers

Friday, 4th September 2026

Olivia Dear at Wates Developments explains why Biodiversity Net Gain is now a strategic consideration which can deliver lasting benefits for communities. The relationship between development and the natural environment has become an increasingly important consideration for the housebuilding sector.... View Article

Street scene image released of new Bellway development in Wynyard

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Preview images have been released of a new development which is taking shape in Wynyard in County Durham. Bellway is building 179 sustainable new homes at Oakwood at Wynyard Park, which will be accessed via Musgrave Garden Lane and Attenborough... View Article

Partners celebrate transformative £77 million housing scheme in Driffield

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Councillors and senior leaders across Yorkshire have gathered at a transformative Keepmoat housing scheme in Driffield. East Riding of Yorkshire Council officers and the cabinet member for housing and infrastructure, alongside representatives from Homes England attended the event to celebrate... View Article

Cala Homes promotes Neil Riddell to lead East of Scotland business

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Homebuilder Cala has promoted Neil Riddell, appointing him as Managing Director for its East of Scotland business, which spans Edinburgh, the Lothians, Perth and Kinross, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Neil takes on the role following a successful period as... View Article

UK Homes with Gardens Cost 27.8% More Than Those Without, New Analysis Reveals

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

New research from UK housebuilder, Tilia Homes, has found that homes with a garden cost an average of £75,598, or 27.8%, more than equivalent properties without one. The study, which examined Zoopla listings across 82 of the UK’s biggest cities... View Article

Senior Consultant joins Pick Everard’s growing Building Safety Act team

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Experienced architectural designer and project manager Aditya Sardesai has joined the Building Safety Act (BSA) team at multi-disciplinary consultancy Pick Everard. Specialising in high-risk buildings, Senior BSA Consultant Adi brings a wealth of expertise from his time working across construction,... View Article

RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q1 April to June 2026

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

The Regulator of Social Housing has published the results of its quarterly survey of private registered providers’ financial health, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2026 today (Thursday 3 September 2026). Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords... View Article

CPMG showcases remarkable first half of 2026 with strategic multi-office growth

Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

AWARD-WINNING architectural practice CPMG Architects has showcased a strong first six-months of 2026 with a collection of new appointments and promotions across its studios in London and Nottingham. At CPMG’s headquarters in Nottingham, architect Sam Winton together with senior architects... View Article

Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums in Bangkok complete

Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

Located at the heart of the practice’s sustainable masterplan in Bangkok, the Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums are the latest section of the residential-led development to complete. The six mid-rise buildings offer the closest connection to the masterplan’s central forest,... View Article

Joint publication highlights latest sector guidance for tackling damp and mould

Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have launched new guidance for tackling damp and mould in England’s housing sector. It builds on guidance CIH published in 2022, taking into account key legislative developments,... View Article

Buttress completes the restoration of Salford’s Buile Hill Mansion with a conservation-led approach

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Buile Hill Mansion restoration project, with design led by Buttress Architects, officially completed and re-opened to the public in Spring this year after being left derelict for over 25 years. The Grade II listed building’s transformation is now captured in... View Article

Stonewater secures fifth SHIFT Gold accreditation

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Stonewater has retained its SHIFT Gold accreditation for the fifth time, while ranking 1st amongst the 40 most recent SHIFT assessments for the second consecutive year. The housing association achieved its highest overall SHIFT (Sustainable Homes Index For Tomorrow) score,... View Article

Orbit Homes welcomes Jerome Mayhew MP to newly launched Norfolk development of 272 homes

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Orbit Homes, part of not-for-profit housing group Orbit and a HBF 5-star rated housebuilder, welcomed Jerome Mayhew MP for a visit to its recently launched Victoria Gardens development in Norfolk, where it’s helping to meet local housing need. Victoria Gardens... View Article

Beyond performance claims: why robust evidence is key for construction

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

By Dr Danilo Gomes, technical sales & specification manager at URSA Insulation As the construction industry moves towards a more evidence-led approach to specification, Dr Danilo Gomes of URSA Insulation explores why product performance and the evidence supporting it can... View Article

Cruden Homes secures new development in Bathgate

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

New site marks Cruden Homes’ first new private-sale development in Bathgate and strengthens its West Lothian presence Five-star housebuilder Cruden Homes has secured a new residential development site in Bathgate, marking its first private-sale development in the town and further... View Article

Build It Live South West returns to Exeter as self-build prospects brighten

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Build It Live South West returns to Westpoint Arena, Exeter, on 12 and 13 September 2026. The event will offer inspiration, practical advice and expert guidance for anyone planning to build, renovate, extend or improve their home. The Exeter shows... View Article

100 new affordable homes delivered at landmark South Queensferry development

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

One hundred new affordable homes have been completed at The Crossings in South Queensferry, marking a major milestone for Sanctuary Scotland as it delivers its first development in Edinburgh. Completed in May 2026 and delivered in partnership with national housing... View Article

How housebuilders unlock value through early drainage design

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Shahir Mahmood at Polypipe Building Products explores how early focus on drainage design is helping SME housebuilders improve planning outcomes, maximise land value and future-proof developments. For SME housebuilders, delivering viable developments increasingly means balancing planning requirements, land optimisation and... View Article

The home improvements that actually make a difference

Friday, 28th August 2026

Architect and retrofit specialist Paul Testa Paul is founding director of HEM Architects and has spent more than a decade specialising in low-energy architecture, Passivhaus design and deep retrofit. He has also put his advice into practice by carrying out an EnerPHit... View Article