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Glidevale Protect rolls out new printed roofing membrane guidance for installers

Tuesday, 17th March 2026

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect is helping to make roofing contractors’ lives that bit easier by offering a co-branded service that provides clear and concise fixing instructions printed directly onto its pitched roofing underlays. The simple instructions provide roofing contractors... View Article

Smart space solutions

Tuesday, 17th March 2026

Wall-hung toilets are transforming modern bathroom design in new-build homes. Sonia De Gioia at Geberit explains how these space saving solutions meet homeowner expectations while offering flexibility, hygiene, and premium appeal for developers. As the UK housing market continues to... View Article

Work starts on sustainable new homes in Longstanton

Monday, 16th March 2026

Bellway has started work on a new development which will bring 107 sustainable new homes to Longstanton in Cambridgeshire. The housebuilder began construction at Hatton Gate, off Station Road, on Monday 2 March. The development will provide a range of one... View Article

Wavensmere Homes Bolsters Commercial Team with Two Appointments

Monday, 16th March 2026

Two new hires have joined Wavensmere Homes’ commercial team to support the procurement function of the business, both pre and post contract. Richard Routley joins as a commercial manager, with Ollie Ingram appointed as an assistant quantity surveyor.... View Article

Work starts on £30 million transformation project near Prittlewell Camp

Monday, 16th March 2026

Work has started on a transformative scheme which is set to create 122 new homes on vacant land in Southend-on-Sea. Driven by top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, and unlocked through a partnership with Homes England, the developer will invest more... View Article

FMB welcomes employers’ incentive to take on unemployed youth

Monday, 16th March 2026

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a new £3,000 bonus for businesses that hire young people who have been out of work for at least six months. The measure forms part of a wider £1... View Article

The real value of AI for architects

Monday, 16th March 2026

Karl Smith at Creative ITC explains how architectural practices can move from experimenting with AI to strategic integration, by leveraging structured data for measurable outcomes – thereby building their capability to serve future needs. More than half of architecture professionals... View Article

Small builders propping up construction output, says FMB

Friday, 13th March 2026

The 2.0% fall in construction output in the three months to January 2026, as reported in the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), should set alarm bells ringing for an industry already under strain, says the Federation of... View Article

Ensuring safety & compliance

Friday, 13th March 2026

Ruth MacEachern at EnviroVent looks at ensuring compliance with ventilation regulations and achieving good indoor air quality in new homes. Approved Document F of Building Regulations has set stringent requirements for ventilation in new homes, with a greater focus on... View Article

Motocross champion becomes first apprentice to qualify as NHBC launches its first Multi-Skill Construction Training Hub in Staffordshire

Thursday, 12th March 2026

First apprentices achieve a 93% pass rate, nearly double the industry average, as NHBC launches the first of 12 hubs in a £100m programme to train 3,000 site ready apprentices a year amid a 239,000 worker construction shortfall. A major... View Article

Bellway steps up commitment to Cramlington with plans approved for 160 new homes

Thursday, 12th March 2026

Bellway has started work to build 160 additional new houses in Cramlington, bringing the number of properties it will have built in the town since 2018 to 546. Northumberland County Council issued detailed planning permission for the new phase of... View Article

Maximising new build energy efficiency; why windows and doors are critical to keeping the heat in

Wednesday, 11th March 2026

Helen Hewitt, CEO, British Woodworking Federation The Government’s recently announced £15bn Warm Homes Plan, alongside the Future Homes Standards, highlight the importance of enhancing the energy efficiency of the UK’s housing stock. For housebuilders and developers, this must begin with... View Article

Cameron Homes Appoints Sales Director to Target £100m Turnover for 2026

Wednesday, 11th March 2026

Staffordshire-headquartered Cameron Homes has appointed Sarah Sargeant as sales director. Sarah will be responsible for leading a 12-strong team across the HBF five-star housebuilder’s current seven live developments in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire. A further five new developments... View Article

Bellway sets out vision for new sustainable community in north Southend

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Bellway has unveiled its vision for a new community of up to 3,000 homes with schools, shops and leisure facilities in Southend-on-Sea to help support long-term growth in the city. The national housebuilder is exploring plans for two interconnected villages... View Article

Hounslow launches £7.5bn Golden Mile London with 14,000 homes and 25,000 jobs planned

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Hounslow Council has officially launched the Golden Mile London, a collaborative 15-year regeneration programme that will bring together the Council, investors, developers, businesses and anchor institutions to deliver up to 14,000 homes, 25,000 jobs and £7.5bn of investment along the Great... View Article

New affordable housing boost as Morro completes 98 home scheme in Shrewsbury

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

£16.9M HOUSING SCHEME TRANSFORMS SHREWSBURY WITH 98 HOMES MORRO Partnerships has completed 98 affordable homes in Shrewsbury, providing much-needed housing for the local community. The Battlefields development, situated on Battlefield Road, includes one-, two- and three-bedroom houses, apartments and bungalows.... View Article

Plans for Trafford neighbourhood progress as second public consultation launches

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Joint venture between FEC, Trafford Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has updated proposals for the redevelopment of Chester House following an initial consultation Plans include a new linear public park, more than 700 cycle parking spaces and over... View Article

West Fraser’s weather-resistant CaberShield Eco

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Continually investing in the improvement of its engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser has received new BBA certification, confirming its environmentally-friendly CaberShield Eco is capable of withstanding constant exposure to the elements for a full sixty days: comfortably delivering extended practical and economic advantages for... View Article