Work is nearing completion within the second phase of development at Bellway’s Harbour Village in Northfleet, bringing the total number of homes built to date as part of this landmark regeneration scheme to 212. Located in the central part of... View Article

Construction of a highly sustainable social housing development exclusively for older people in Salford has reached its highest point, marking a major milestone for the project. The new Passivhaus-certified ‘independent living scheme’ has now officially topped out, with roof works... View Article

The government’s latest proposals to reform biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements could support smaller housing developments that have struggled in recent years. Richard Greenwood, director of operations for new build at EN:Procure, explains how a more proportionate approach to BNG... View Article

·       New structural steel reuse guide aimed at housebuilders and self-builders ·       Busts myths around structural steel reuse in domestic construction ·       Demonstrates cost and carbon savings of steel reuse ·       Free guide available now from https://cleveland-steel.com/ ·       Official launch at... View Article

Bellway has appointed Martin Wright, an experienced land and planning specialist with a 25-year track record in the industry, as Managing Director of its West Midlands division. Martin, who was working at Bellway in a different role, takes on the... View Article

Luke Brooks of Limelite discusses the shift driven by Awaab’s Law to focusing on breathable materials and building performance that offers long-term solutions to persistent damp and mould. Persistent damp and mould is among the most complex and visible challenges... View Article

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has started delivery across two new sites in North Halifax set to create almost 250 new homes. The developments, both forming part of Calderdale Council’s North Halifax Transformation Programme, will provide a combined investment of... View Article

Leading national contractor GRAHAM has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and construct the next phase of its Charterholme project. The Charterholme site covers an area of approximately 240 hectares and proposes to deliver up to... View Article

Residents are moving into new affordable homes at a £20m development with a ground-floor medical centre in West Didsbury, South Manchester. Southway Housing Trust’s recently completed Two Didsbury Point – on the site of the former Withington Community Hospital –... View Article

New scheme will provide landscaped open space, sustainable features, and significant community benefits Housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to announce it has received a resolution to grant planning permission, subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement* for a new residential... View Article

Work has started on site to deliver 102 new affordable homes as well as new local jobs and opportunities. Ladywell Park Gardens is being built on the former Ladywell Leisure Centre site on Lewisham High Street, as part of the... View Article

Scottish architectural practice Smith Scott Mullan will officially transition to employee ownership from today (22 June 2026), with owners Graham Acheson, Eugene Mullan and Rick McCluggage transferring their shares to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Smith Scott Mullan’s transition to... View Article

Bellway has started groundworks on a project which will bring 93 new homes to Wilmington, including apartments within historic Kingsfield House. The new development, called Cedarcroft, will be located on the western part of the North Kent College campus, off... View Article

National partnership housing specialist Lovell is finalising its detailed plans for the first homes to be built at the North East’s first ever garden village. The Lovell team in the North East has been appointed by Hellens Group and Homes England to deliver 261 homes within... View Article

Longniddry Village has been recognised as one of Scotland’s leading new residential developments after being named Housing Development of the Year (Large Private Sale) at the Scottish Home Awards 2026. Delivered by Cruden Homes and Places for People, the East... View Article

Emergency coastal protection works will take place at Hightown beach next week as efforts are made to protect the beach and dunes from erosion. The works will help slow down the erosion of the dunes, which are the primary flood... View Article

Platform Housing Group’s Heating and Compliance and Complex Repairs teams have been shortlisted in an impressive seven categories at the prestigious ASCP 2026 Awards, recognising excellence across the housing safety and compliance sector. The organisation has been named as a finalist... View Article