1% of England’s Green Belt could supply 2.3 million new homes

The latest research by Birmingham and Newcastle-based property developer, StripeHomes, has analysed how many new homes could be built if England made a small portion of its incorrectly classified Green Belt land available for development. England’s Green Belt land currently covers... View Article

Lovell Homes launches new Wetherby show homes

National housebuilder Lovell Homes has opened the doors to a brand-new show home at its Blossomfield development – located in Thorp Arch, Wetherby – after collaborating with local schoolchildren to get the site ready for Halloween – making them perfectly... View Article

Sink to the top

Dave Mayer of Reginox explores the latest trends in sinks and taps that he says housebuyers are searching for. There was a time when the kitchen sink’s purpose was no more than being somewhere to wash up. A ‘1.5 bowl’... View Article

Our rural communities are missing out

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance says that rural schemes are being built without vital infrastructure in the current rash of permitted development conversions. In trying to inch its way towards achieving the near... View Article

Is modular living the key to post-pandemic life?

Raj Somal of engineering consultancy Dice looks at the exemplar Positive Homes modular development, explaining how modern methods can produce much-needed housing quickly on a tight budget, as the country begins to navigate life post-pandemic. There is no questioning the... View Article

Out with the old, in with the Ali VU

Whether helping to future-proof new build homes or improve the energy-efficiency of existing housing stock, Senior Architectural Systems’ slimline Ali VU aluminium windows have been specifically developed to offer exceptional thermal performance and outstanding design flexibility. Featuring a strong yet... View Article

Pipe Dreams – Pendock pipe boxing for social housing

The Pendock Profiles range of pipe boxing and casing solutions is one of the most comprehensive available for social housing projects. Each product is designed for a specific purpose, but they are also versatile enough to be used on a range of... View Article

Filon Products backs Mayan Roofing Systems

Long-term investment from Filon strengthens its sector diversity, whilst providing Mayan with the support it needs to “fund its growth plans” and develop its offering. Filon Products has announced a significant, long-term investment into Mayan Roofing Systems, with the goal of... View Article

The King now has swing

Introducing the new JCB 555-260R rotating telehandler. The world’s favourite telehandler is now available with a 360° rotating boom. The new JCB 555-260R has a 26 metre reach, 5.5 tonne lift capacity and is now available alongside our 555-210R model... View Article

A new ‘modular typology’ for Birmingham

A new modular housing typology is being claimed for the latest phase of Urban Splash’s ‘island neighbourhood’ at Port Loop in Birmingham. According to the builder, Row House is a new take on mews-style architecture. First revealed in the spring,... View Article

Go beyond the minimum on acoustics

Rob Crampton of Hush Acoustics explains why investment in acoustic insulation will result in a higher level of satisfaction for customers. Acoustic standards in UK housebuilding have not been upgraded in a meaningful way since the early 2000s. As a... View Article

Glidevale Protect and Passivent expand digital specification tools

As demand for online specification tools increases, building products specialist Glidevale Protect has joined NBS Source, one of the leading single-source providers of product information for the built environment. On the platform, specifiers will find Glidevale Protect’s key ranges from... View Article

Major Planning Application Approval

Inland Homes plc, the brownfield developer and housebuilder focused on building residentially led developments for direct sale or on behalf of partner organisations, today announces that it has received a resolution to grant planning permission, subject to the signing of... View Article