Three housing associations received consumer grades of C1 – including two upgrades – in regulatory judgements published by the Regulator of Social Housing today (Wednesday 27 May). But the judgements also confirmed serious failings at Rugby Borough Council (Rugby BC)... View Article

Retirement Villages Group (RVG) has started work on the next phase of Avonpark Village in Wiltshire. The circa £40m redevelopment delivered by contractor Elliott Group will deliver much-needed new later living homes and amenities, futureproofing the village and further investing... View Article

The number of new homes applied for in England remained strong at the start of 2026 despite continued pressure from high borrowing costs, construction inflation and wider viability challenges facing developers, according to the latest data from Planning Portal operator TerraQuest. Figures analysed in the... View Article

Multi-disciplinary practice, rg+p Ltd, has relocated its Leicester studio to Canopy, marking a move that will see the firm occupy significant new office space within the creative hub and workspaces it designed. Canopy is a £13.3m project that has transformed... View Article

Research by Bellway and The University of Salford has shown that air source heat pumps can work four times as efficiently as gas boilers in new homes. The findings will inform how the housebuilding industry moves towards the Future Homes... View Article

Meeting behind closed doors on May 11, the Pre-selection Committee* selected 7 finalists from among the 120 entries that met all the criteria defined by the competition regulations. This edition drew participants from 30 countries. The Claude Parent Archives Association,... View Article

Amethyst Homes has appointed 38-year-old Anton Chilton as Site Manager for its Vallum Heights development in Newcastle, bringing over 16 years of construction industry expertise to the regional housebuilder. Anton, from Forest Hall, North Tyneside, previously worked for the regional... View Article

Orbit has appointed Jeanette Hodges as Regeneration and Asset Management Director, as it reaffirms its commitment to regeneration and the long-term sustainability of its homes and communities. Jeanette, who has served as Strategic Asset Management Director at Orbit since May 2024,... View Article

Bellway has completed a deal to buy two additional land parcels at Linmere in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, with plans to build 236 more homes in the new neighbourhood. The housebuilder has already built 307 homes across two developments within Phase... View Article

Gleeson Homes, the affordable high-quality housebuilder, is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Swallow as Commercial Director for its North West region, covering Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cumbria. Matthew brings more than 20 years of experience in the housebuilding... View Article

Ambitious plans to expand and refurbish legendary Cardiff grassroots music venue Clwb Ifor Bach, designed by architects Nissen Richards Studio, have been granted planning permission by Cardiff Council almost three years after the initial submission went in. The new vision... View Article

Platform Housing Group has reported strong operational performance for the year ending 31 March 2026, including its highest number of new home completions in more than five years and record low customer arrears. The housing association completed 1380 affordable homes... View Article

Bellway has started work on a development of 79 homes in the village of Pelton in County Durham. Monument Meadows is being constructed on land off Station Lane which borders the Pelton House Farm Estate. The development will include a... View Article

Jia Art, a new gallery designed by Foster + Partners, has opened its doors. The building is an integral part of the practice’s concept masterplan for the Changfeng mixed-use development in Shanghai’s Putuo District. Located on the recently completed southern... View Article

“The RIBA President is a unifying voice for the profession. Leadership is about bringing people together around shared purpose.   My simple promise in this position would be to lead from the front and be your ambassador, your influencer and... View Article

New white paper warns people can be left living with serious unresolved hazards where essential safety work cannot be completed in social homes The Association of Safety and Compliance Professionals has launched a national campaign to protect residents from serious... View Article

Platform Housing Group has secured grant funding through the government’s Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) to support improvements to two of its residential heat networks. The funding, awarded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), will support an... View Article

Housing association Salix Homes has secured £1.2million in Government funding to support major improvements to heating systems at three of its tower blocks in Salford. Salix Homes, which owns more than 8,000 homes across Salford, is one of the recipients in the latest round of funding via the Government’s Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES), which provides financial support to improve the... View Article

Jones Homes has been shortlisted in the North West Homebuilder Awards in both the Large Development and Small Development categories. Alderley Gardens, a heritage development in the grounds of Alderley Park, will compete for the Large Development award at the... View Article