Sustainability through placemaking

John Bowden at Keepmoat discusses how housebuilders must approach sustainability in 2026 – advocating a strategy that puts placemaking at the centre of developments. Sustainability in housebuilding can too often be approached as just energy efficiency alone. Whilst essential, it... View Article

Ask the Manufacturer: IDSystems

Housebuilder & Developer’s James Parker speaks to IDSystems’ David Clarke, to discover how the 2021 changes to Building Regulations have driven the specification of better glazing systems for new build and retrofit domestic projects. How have the changes to Part... View Article

Story Homes submits plans for 205 new homes in Whitburn

February 2026, Whitburn – Story Homes is pleased to announce the submission of a full planning application to South Tyneside Council for a proposed new residential development on land off Mill Lane, Whitburn. The plans include the delivery of 205 new homes, offering a wide... View Article

Planning green light for new affordable homes in Shildon

A new housing development of affordable, energy efficient homes in South Durham has been given the green light after planning permission was granted this week. Developers Karbon Homes and Oaktree Living have won approval from Durham County Council’s planning committee... View Article

Story Homes submits planning application for Hazelhurst Farm, Worsley

New development set to deliver high-quality homes and substantial community benefits February 2026, Worsley – Housebuilder Story Homes has submitted a planning application to Salford City Council for land at Hazelhurst Farm in Worsley, marking a significant step forward in delivering much-needed new homes in... View Article

A staple component in homes since 1966!

MDF is a staple component in most homes; the panel product has been around since 1966 when West Fraser’s CaberMDF was introduced to the building market. It can be sawn, drilled, shaped, and routed cleanly with minimum fuss, using hand or machine tools and looks good... View Article

Survey shows wider cavities are becoming the new standard

As building standards for energy efficiency tighten, the popularity of wider wall cavities is growing. A recent survey1 found that 77% of respondents who build masonry cavity walls are already building with 150mm cavities or are planning to. Notably, a... View Article

BAL Waterproof 1C passes EAD certification

BAL Waterproof 1C – the one-coat ready-mixed waterproofing system – has received EAD certification for use on NHBC-approved housebuilding sites. In January last year, NHBC the UK’s leading provider of warranty and insurance for new homes in the UK implemented... View Article

Your Site Signs Costs Just Dropped

Great news for anyone who relies on clear, durable, professional construction site signage; your 2026 site sign costs just got a whole lot cheaper! At Stocksigns, we believe great signs shouldn’t come with inflated prices, which is why we’re kicking... View Article