From the editor

Berkeley Group’s recent results announcement would seem to show some fairly sobering truths for the housebuilding sector, particularly in London where the group is largely active. However in fact, they did not come as a surprise to the market or... View Article

Lead by the landscape

Over 100 new apartments are in the works in the Surrey town of Oxted, offering countryside living within commuting distance of the capital. Alison Dowsett, managing director of St William Homes, explains how the team utilised a design concept that... View Article

Strategic glazing specification

Kevin Bonnar of Velfac explains how to get to market faster and improve return on investment with strategic glazing specification. Glazing is one of the most important building products in any low rise or ‘plot by plot’ housebuilding project. High... View Article

The aluminium renaissance

Steve Bromberg of Express Bi-Folding Doors looks at why he believes that more housebuilders than ever are ditching PVCu in favour of aluminium When it comes to the design of a residential or commercial property, the finer details can make... View Article

Developers advised to prepare for Green Brexit

After a decisive win in last week’s general election, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will now push on with his plans to ‘get Brexit done’ but it’s the Government’s proposed ‘Green Brexit’ which Ward Hadaway’s planning team is advising developers to... View Article

Artworks for Meridian Water

Youngsters will create stunning artworks for hoardings around the first phase of the £6bn Meridian Water project after three local artists were selected to help create modern day masterpieces. Enfield residents Karen Rubins, Duncan James and Adam David will work... View Article

Lovell Homes North West celebrates 200 years of staff service

North West housebuilder Lovell Homes has recognised the outstanding contribution of its staff following a number of milestone celebrations, including a 20th anniversary and the welcome return of an experienced team member after a 12 year absence. Lee Parry, managing... View Article

New Aico Product Selector arrives

Aico, the UK market leader in residential Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection, has launched Issue 10 of its highly popular Product Selector. The new version features the same ring bound format as the previous edition, for ease of use, and... View Article

Windows and doors testing

Wintech Testing & Certification by UL is an independent UKAS accredited testing facility. We specialise in providing a comprehensive range of services throughout the building and construction industries worldwide, either on-site, or at our purpose-built test laboratory. Our numerous accreditations... View Article

Transformative Homes one step closer to completion

A £9.2m project that will bring modern affordable homes to families in Inverness has moved a step closer to completion as the first timber frames are installed. The new community in Slackbuie includes 69 environmentally friendly houses and flats, with... View Article

Introducing Blind Studio from Designer Contracts

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor – and renowned for its curtain and blind offering to the new build sector – has launched Blind Studio. Introduced to showcase the variety of blind designs and styles that the company can... View Article

Derwent Living secures £5,000 for local charity

Local charity Doorways Derby, who provide help to homeless and vulnerable people, has received a £5,000 grant from housing provider Derwent Living. The funding has been secured from Places for People social impact charity Places Foundation, who provide financial support... View Article

Housing market waits for election result

The UK housing market is still on hold, pending election results, with the November 2019 RICS Residential Market Survey continuing to show a cautious approach from buyers and sellers.  Demand from prospective buyers, new instructions to sell, and sales, all... View Article

Historic pollution is a problem in the present

Environmental Land Laws have been updated recently and this is something developers need to be aware of, advises Carrie Arnold of Bridge Insurance Brokers. UK cities are growing at an incredible pace. To use the example of Manchester, where we... View Article