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Dacorum Borough Council and The Hill Group announce investment partnership to deliver affordable new homes and regeneration

Monday, 11th August 2025

Dacorum Borough Council and award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group are pleased to announce the formation of a new long-term investment partnership aimed at increasing the delivery of affordable homes and bringing forward significant regeneration across the borough. The Dacorum Investment... View Article

Dandara drives regional growth with Takeley land deal

Monday, 11th August 2025

Independent housebuilder Dandara has acquired a new parcel of land east of Parsonage Road in Takeley, Essex, unlocking plans for a 96-home development that will bring a range of high-quality homes, green infrastructure and community benefits to Uttlesford. Covering 12.5... View Article

Screwfix Live is back for 2025

Monday, 11th August 2025

Back at Farnborough International Exhibition centre once again, from Friday 26th until Sunday 28th September, Screwfix Live has become a must-visit event for trade professionals and DIYers. Now in its 12th year, Screwfix Live continues to grow in popularity, offering... View Article

Bauder Accepts Keys to its New UK Distribution Centre

Monday, 11th August 2025

Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand-new 44,000-square-foot distribution centre at Gateway 14, in Stowmarket, near Ipswich. Located within East Anglia’s largest business, innovation and logistics park, this new facility strengthens Bauder’s... View Article

The role of regional developers in accelerating housing delivery & how MCI is working with local authorities to unlock brownfield land

Friday, 8th August 2025

The UK government has set an ambitious target of building 370,000 new homes annually, in an effort to tackle the country’s ongoing housing shortage. This goal is part of a broader commitment to deliver 1.5 million homes 1 over a... View Article

Five-year slump in construction activity is a wakeup call, says FMB

Friday, 8th August 2025

The steepest fall in construction activity since May 2020 is a serious a wakeup call that government announcements on construction have yet to be delivered, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to July’s S&P Global UK Construction PMI... View Article

Thomas Alexander Homes Makes Key New Appointments

Friday, 8th August 2025

Yorkshire-based housebuilder Thomas Alexander Homes has announced the appointments of Hayden Patterson as Site Manager, Elliot Sennett as Quantity Surveyor and Siobhan Wardle as Sales Progressor. In his new role, Mr Patterson will oversee all aspects of quality control, health... View Article

Federation of Master Builders CEO Appointed as YouthBuild UK Trustee

Thursday, 7th August 2025

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Berry, FMB Chief Executive, as a Trustee of YouthBuild UK—the leading charity giving disadvantaged young people the chance to build rewarding careers in construction. It comes... View Article

Top 10 housebuilder celebrates transformation of abandoned land in Ravenscraig

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat is celebrating the completion of its The Castings development on Meadowhead Road in Ravenscraig, which saw 14.2 acres of disused land transformed into a vibrant, new community. The housebuilder started on site in 2019, working with multiple partners... View Article

Avant Homes granted planning for £23m, 84-home development in Sutton-in-Ashfield

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Housebuilder Avant Homes East Midlands has acquired a nine-acre site in Sutton-in-Ashfield and been granted planning permission for an 84-home, £22.8m residential development. Called Silverhill Edge and located off Fisher Close, the development will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom practically... View Article

Quooker MD hits 500,000 steps and raises £25,000 in National Fundraising Challenge

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Dealers continue to rally behind 2,000km charity walk across Europe Stephen Johnson, Managing Director of Quooker UK & Ireland, has officially passed the 500,000-step milestone just six days into his 2,000km charity walk across Europe, raising an incredible £25,000 so far for children’s charities Grief Encounter and The Friendship... View Article

National Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) – highest priority

Thursday, 7th August 2025

The latest national standards emphasise that the highest priority for managing runoff should be the collection of rainwater for non-potable uses. This aligns with the principle that drinking water should not be used for purposes such as toilet flushing. The key approach The key... View Article

House Ventilation – Match and Remedy Solutions

Thursday, 7th August 2025

Replicating, replacing or continuing a ventilation method or style? Breathable underlays cannot fulfil all construction requirements, and Yeovil-based Cavity Trays Ltd has identified an ongoing need for numerous traditionally-design based ventilators for the building envelope. Cavity Trays can supply ventilation... View Article

Designer Contracts latest move all sewn up

Wednesday, 6th August 2025

Cameo, the specialist blinds and curtain making division of Designer Contracts, has moved to new and upgraded premises near the company’s Chesterfield, Derbyshire, headquarters. As the UK’s largest flooring contractor and a key supplier to the new build sector, Designer... View Article

Meadfleet supports Butterfly Conservation to boost biodiversity across UK developments

Wednesday, 6th August 2025

Meadfleet is proud to announce its corporate membership of Butterfly Conservation, a leading UK charity dedicated to protecting butterflies, moths, and the habitats they depend on. This sponsorship marks an exciting next step in Meadfleet’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity through... View Article

Northern Trust Land submits outline planning

Tuesday, 5th August 2025

Northern Trust Land is pleased to announce that it has submitted an outline planning application to Cotswold District Council for the development of land off Broad Marston Lane, Mickleton, Gloucestershire. The proposed scheme covers an 8-acre site and includes the... View Article

H1 – Thermal insulation for condensation control in buildings

Tuesday, 5th August 2025

The specification of thermal insulation is one part of a holistic approach that must be adopted to help prevent condensation in buildings. Effective condensation control in buildings can be summed up as a three-pronged strategy: insulate correctly, provide adequate ventilation... View Article

Beko recognised as one of TIME Magazine’s Most Sustainable Companies in the World 2025

Tuesday, 5th August 2025

Appliance manufacturer Beko has been named one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies for the second year running, earning a place in the Top 20 and securing the no. 1 position in the industry. As a supplier to the... View Article