Keepmoat strengthens team with trio of appointments

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has appointed three new senior hires in a move to strengthen its Northampton-based South Midlands region. Ben Brigg joins the team as Director of Construction, bringing more than 25 years across the housebuilding industry having... View Article

Geosynthetics provide genuine savings

Mark Gillies, director of technical solutions at Burdens, looks at the key role that geosynthetic materials can play in new housing developments, in particular how they can underpin cost-saving strategies.  For many housebuilders and developers, groundworks remain one of the... View Article

How planning could stop BNG being a blocker

Nicky Brock of Carter Jonas argues that a small procedural change to biodiversity net gain approvals could unlock faster delivery without compromising environmental outcomes. There is no question that the planning system requires more speed and more certainty – and... View Article

The best of both worlds

Cornish housebuilder Legacy Properties’ latest high quality development, in the picturesque Pentewan Valley, combines rural amenity for residents with a contemporary edge, as Roseanne Field reports. The parish of Pentewan Valley in Cornwall stretches three miles from the southern edge... View Article

What developers, housebuilders and contractors need to know

The Future Homes Standard (FHS) officially came into force on 24 March 2026 and represents the biggest change to Building Regulations since 2013. Designed to deliver homes that are ‘zero-carbon ready’, the new requirements are expected to reduce operational carbon... View Article

West Fraser products – the natural choice for MMC

Offsite construction has moved from niche curiosity in the 1990’s to mainstream necessity today as the industry is being reshaped by the demand for faster build times, higher energy performance, and precision‑engineered components. This shift places Modern Methods of Construction... View Article

PDAS Group – Pumping station specialists

Whether you are involved in designing new pumping systems which form part of new development infrastructure, or you’re maintaining existing pumping station assets, PDAS can assist you every step of the way by providing expert knowledge and experience throughout the... View Article

Cast iron radiators….from Stelrad

Stelrad is expanding its cast iron radiator offering with two new products, in addition to the current cast iron product that has been well received, giving customers more choice within this growing part of the market. These radiators are floor... View Article