Office design, trends, and ideas

The way we work has been transformed. While this is mainly due to the restrictions brought about by the pandemic, heightened concerns around the environment and a focus on wellbeing have also brought about significant change. These shifts have directly... View Article

Are you paying too much for building warranties?

In our experience, developers can be overpaying by more than 30% for their building warranties. With hardening construction and insurance markets, many face difficulties simply arranging insurance or agreeing on terms at a palatable rate. Whilst this isn’t an exhaustive... View Article

Are you being smart with your electrical installations?

With consumer demand and government requirements driving latest technology in the residential sector, Pascal Stutz, CEO of Legrand, discusses how choosing the right partner can make the smart home journey more simple. Innovation and product development are driving the new build... View Article

Duravit No.1 design that is ideal for any bathroom

Introducing the new Duravit No.1 complete bathroom series; that works well in both a minimalistic and contemporary setting. This is a compact and comprehensive product range that is excellent value for money within in the entry-level segment. This is an... View Article

Drawer delights from Keller

Keller Kitchens is well known across the UK’s residential and contract markets due to the impressive flexibility in terms of designs, colours and finishes. From the company’s roots in the Netherlands come initiatives which surpass those of today’s contemporaries. Finishes comprise... View Article

Home counties overturn plans for new housing on green fields

A swathe of councils could follow two Hertfordshire authorities who rejected their local plans in the wake of the government’s decision to reverse proposed planning reform. The construction industry fears Conservative-run Hertsmere and Welwyn Hatfield borough councils’ move to revise their... View Article

From Ambition to Zero: The Futurebuild conference is back

We’re excited to announce that the full Conference Programme at Futurebuild 2022 is now live! The world-class programme has been curated by industry-led think tank, The Edge and includes a stellar line-up of speakers who are distinguished experts in their... View Article

Ready to change your world

The new Hyundai Stage V A-Series excavators are ready to deliver exceptional all-round performance in powerful 13, 14 and 15 tonne machines. With 55-100 kW (74-134 HP), up to 11% fuel savings, 13% more cabin space, advanced control technologies and... View Article

Pocket Living secures permission for 139 homes on Old Kent Road

Innovative affordable housing developer Pocket Living has secured a resolution to grant planning permission from Southwark Council for two new developments in the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area. As two linked planning applications, the two schemes, Ossory Road and Credon House, will... View Article

Local builders are key to levelling up, says FMB

Local builders have a key role in helping the country level up, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the announcement of the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “The... View Article

Issues Facing UK Housing Developers In 2022

The housing development industry is constantly evolving, and responsible developers need to keep track of their moral responsibilities as well as their bank balances if they want to retire happy and rich simultaneously.  Property development has a huge impact on... View Article