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Partnership to deliver 220 affordable ‘Passivhaus’ homes for London Borough of Newham

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

Higgins is working in partnership with the London Borough of Newham to create 223 affordable ‘Passivhaus’ homes across three new developments. The developments at Greenhill Centre, John Street and Hathaway Crescent have been designed with high levels of sustainability and... View Article

Ding dong!

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 An exclusive collection of high-end apartments in the heart of London, Chimes offers luxurious homes coupled with a wealth of amenities within a dynamic local community. Providing automatic access to the main entrance of this exclusive development,... View Article

As part of its commitment to sustainability, Whitecode Consulting is encouraging clients and developers to come forward to discuss their potential eligibility for the new Thames Water Environmental Discount Scheme

Tuesday, 17th May 2022

Launched on the 1st of April 2022, Thames Water is offering Environmental Discounts of their new infrastructure installation quotations, that will be applicable to all new developments within their supply area. Split over three tiers, this scheme is being introduced... View Article

Discover stunning Aluminium fascia and soffits designed to bring house exteriors to a whole new level with Yeoman Rainguard’s new Squareline range

Tuesday, 17th May 2022

Squareline is the new range of stunning Aluminium fascia and soffits from Yeoman Rainguard, whose XL & SL Aluminium gutters and downpipes are already a firm favourite with the housebuilding & renovating sector. Crafted to an exceptionally high standard, these... View Article

Meadfleet’s innovative Bee Friendly campaign makes it through to final of the 2022 Business Green Leaders Awards

Monday, 16th May 2022

The UK’s leading open space management company, Meadfleet, is through to the finals of this year’s Business Green Leaders Awards. Their Bee Friendly campaign is up for the top prize in the Nature-based Project of the Year category, recognising Meadfleet’s... View Article

Minimising fire risks and maximising performance

Monday, 16th May 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A lack of test evidence and performance data creates challenges for specifiers having to achieve precise safety and performance requirements. Steve Thompson Managing Director for light steel frame specialists, EOS Framing – discusses reducing the fire load... View Article

Over 8 in 10 housebuilders report land shortages

Friday, 13th May 2022

Global property consultancy Knight Frank has launched its quarterly UK housebuilder survey and land index. Canvassing 40 volume and SME housebuilders across the country, the survey provides a snapshot of industry sentiment. In Knight Frank’s latest survey, responses suggest housebuilders... View Article

Government axes 300,000-homes-a-year target: “Ownership for young people is becoming a pipe dream”

Thursday, 12th May 2022

Ben Woolman, Director at Woolbro Group, said: “While scrapping the Government’s 300,000-homes-a-year target may well appease anti-development constituents in Tory heartlands today, this latest U-turn is unlikely to resonate well with voters in the future. “Alongside rising building costs and the... View Article

EverEdge 100% Made in Britain

Thursday, 12th May 2022

EverEdge can do anything; you ask they create EverEdge are proud to manufacture 100% of their products in Britain. EverEdge steel lawn edging, planters and raised beds have been made in the Midlands for over 25 years. Having UK based... View Article

J3 Advisory saves SME Developer 35% on building warranty insurance

Thursday, 12th May 2022

Building Warranty advisory, J3 has saved developer Grange Country Homes £15,000 through its expert advice. Grange Country Homes (GCH) instructed new build warranty specialists J3 Advisory when one of the leading insurance providers in the market made several arduous requests, including... View Article

Geberit’s space saving solutions – design possibilities for every budget

Thursday, 12th May 2022

With the average size of a UK home smaller than ever, how can housebuilders come up with stylish bathrooms that maximise space and appeal to buyers? Here, Sophie Weston, Channel Marketing Manager at Geberit discusses some design and product solutions.... View Article

Gove gives planning role to communities and casts doubt on 300,000 homes target

Wednesday, 11th May 2022

Speaking to the BBC today, Housing Minister Michael Gove confirmed that the Government would be giving local communities the power to support or veto planning decisions on home extensions, to achieve developments that better suit their needs. The Levelling Up... View Article

Construction legislation confirmed in ‘Levelling-Up’ Queen’s Speech

Tuesday, 10th May 2022

As well as promises to tackle rising inflation, a number of bills affecting the industry were announced in today’s Queen’s Speech – including procurement reform and new planning powers. Among the 38 bills and draft bills announced today were the... View Article

Fletcher Priest’s scheme for 488 homes in Cherrywood, Dublin, receives planning permission

Tuesday, 10th May 2022

Fletcher Priest’s design for 488 new homes in Cherrywood, an urban village to the south of Dublin, received planning permission earlier this month. Fletcher Priest also led the masterplan for the wider site, which will create a community of 1,300... View Article

Carbon farming milestone for Keller

Tuesday, 10th May 2022

Keller Kitchens and parent group, DKG, have officially entered the first phase of becoming a Carbon Negative manufacturer of kitchens. Having been a Carbon Neutral manufacturer since April 2017, the next step to become Carbon Negative was a logical progression due to... View Article

Gleeson Homes appoints Jennifer Tupman to head up its Tyne and Wear region

Tuesday, 10th May 2022

Gleeson Homes, the leading affordable housebuilder in the North of England and the Midlands, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Tupman to the position of Regional Managing Director to oversee its operations in its Tyne and Wear region in the... View Article

Resapol’s new brochure hot off the press

Tuesday, 10th May 2022

Resapol, the UK’s trusted suppliers of specialist construction products, are extremely proud to announce the launch of the first edition of their Contractors Essentials Brochure. The concise brochure has been designed to give an overview of the key products available... View Article

Looking good for the summer! New look packaging for small powder products

Tuesday, 10th May 2022

To meet the demands of a changing market-place and provide leading solutions, BAL – market-leaders in full tiling solutions – are excited to announce the launch of its new look small powders. All powdered products 7.5kg and smaller are benefiting... View Article