Out of the blue with Designer Contracts

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has boosted its blue book collection with a new eco-carpet made entirely with yarn from ethically sourced, internationally accredited plastic bottles. Eco-Abode is one of the latest additions to the company’s popular blue... View Article

Plans Submitted for 142-Home Brownfield Regeneration in Battersea

Local property developer Rockwell, has submitted proposals by award-winning architects, Farrells, to redevelop an underused brownfield site to deliver 142 much-needed new homes in Battersea, Wandsworth. As one of the oldest buildings in the Ransomes Dock area, the Glassmill (1 Battersea Bridge Road) is no... View Article

41 homes receive planning approval at Trimdon Village

Regional housebuilder, Homes by Esh has received planning permission from Durham County Council to build 41 residential homes at Trimdon Village after concluding the acquisition of the 7.5 acres of land in September 2023. Brought forward by Esh Group’s private... View Article

Rayner right to be ambitious on housebuilding.

At UKREiiF, Angela Rayner, Shadow Housing Secretary made several commitments to help solve the  UK’s housing crisis including new towns, greater numbers of affordable housing, a return of housing  targets and a clear design code criteria.  Richard Beresford, Chief Executive... View Article

Show of strength

25-27 June NEC, Birmingham InstallerSHOW, the UK’s biggest event focusing on the sustainable delivery of heat, water, air and energy for all those responsible for decarbonising our built environment, returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 25-27 June, bigger and better... View Article

Memorable milestone for Malthouses

Work is underway on 73 new homes at a site known as Malthouses in Parson Cross, Sheffield, marking a significant moment for one of the key people delivering the initiative. Steve Birch is Development Director with Sheffield Housing Company (SHC)... View Article

41 homes receive planning approval at Trimdon Village

Regional housebuilder, Homes by Esh, given green light to proceed with new build development. A regional housebuilder has received planning permission from Durham County Council to build 41 residential homes at Trimdon Village after concluding the acquisition of the 7.5... View Article

Bespoke gardens for bigger margins

With 2024 likely to continue being a challenging year for sales, Ben Warren of Marshalls explains why bespoke and ‘templated’ gardens will help housebuilders unlock extra income from their developments  It’s the question so many in the industry are asking:... View Article