In her first speech since taking office, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has put housebuilding at the centre of the Labour Government's growth plans, announcing a mix of reforms including a return to mandatory local housing targets. The Chancellor [...]

Matthew Pennycook has been confirmed as Housing Minister, in the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities headed by Secretary of State Angela Rayner. Pennycook is an experienced politician including in housing, reportedly showing a 'radical' approach to the Private [...]

The housebuilding industry has responded positively to the news of a landslide Labour Government, but cautioning that action is needed quickly to resolve a series of challenges in the sector. Labour will be expected to puts its colossal 170-seat majority [...]

Geberit has unveiled the AquaClean Alba, an elegant yet affordable shower toilet designed to bring the company's renowned hygiene and comfort features to a broader range of users so they too can experience washing with water. Here Sophie Weston, head [...]

Numerous considerations influence the selection of building materials, including aesthetics, performance, sustainability, costs, and a myriad of other factors. This survey endeavours to delve into the primary elements guiding Housebuilders' choices regarding building materials, exploring how specific qualities and external [...]