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Croudace has seen record planning approvals granted in the past 12 months – is there a light at the end of the tunnel for SMEs?

Friday, 1st August 2025

By Adrian Watts, Chief Executive Officer at Croudace Homes The Home Builders Federation (HBF) reported that in 2024, planning permissions for new homes developments hit the lowest point in a decade. Yet conversely, at Croudace Homes, we achieved some of the highest levels... View Article

Your personal invitation to Explore Accoya

Thursday, 31st July 2025

James Latham unveils new digital showcase of a groundbreaking material James Latham, the UK’s leading independent distributor of timber, panels and decorative surfaces, proudly announces the launch of James Latham’s Explore Accoya, an innovative new digital platform that redefines how specifiers, architects,... View Article

Technical team promotions at Anwyl Homes Lancashire

Thursday, 31st July 2025

TWO promotions within the technical team demonstrate Anwyl’s commitment to internal development. Paul Harrison was recently promoted to engineering manager, while Zach Trenchard has stepped up to the role of assistant development engineer. Both are based at Anwyl Homes... View Article

New Technical Director for Dandara

Thursday, 31st July 2025

Independent housebuilder Dandara has appointed seasoned industry leader Gary Martin as Technical Director for its Northern Home Counties region. Bringing nearly four decades of housebuilding experience, Gary will lead the region’s technical function – supporting land acquisition, design, planning and delivery... View Article

Exploring EPDs: What they mean for manufacturers and their customers

Thursday, 31st July 2025

Q&A with Dave Osborne, Technical Manager at Swish Building Products Working towards a net-zero future is a priority for many industries and the businesses within those sectors. A step towards this is the introduction of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). But... View Article

Schools boost as work set to start on new homes in Watchet

Thursday, 31st July 2025

A hilltop park, community orchard, affordable homes and investment in schools are among the community benefits a new housing development in Watchet will bring, Edenstone has revealed. The homebuilder is preparing to start work on land south of Doniford Road... View Article

Dandara acquires parcel of land at new garden neighbourhood in Great Dunmow

Thursday, 31st July 2025

Plans for a new garden neighbourhood in Great Dunmow have taken a major step forward, after independent housebuilder Dandara completed the acquisition of land just south of Stortford Road. Set on former farmland close to the Flitch Way walking and... View Article

Department of Transport merges rail developers to build 40,000 homes on disused brownfield

Wednesday, 30th July 2025

The Government has announced plans to “transform” disused railway land in Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Cambridge to provide 40,000 homes, as well as green spaces, shops and hotels, by merging two major rail development firms. The initiative between the Department... View Article

Delivering interior moisture protection with Knauf and CCF

Wednesday, 30th July 2025

With increasing pressure on housebuilders to deliver high quality homes quickly and efficiently, reliable access to performance-led interior building products is essential. That’s why CCF, one of the UK’s leading distributors of insulation and drylining solutions, partners with manufacturers like... View Article

New walk-in shower enclosures from Kinedo

Wednesday, 30th July 2025

Kinedo has revamped its range of walk-in showers and added some stunning new options to the range. The Solo range brings together a range of existing products in a variety of sizes with a range of door options, including pivot,... View Article

Meadfleet shortlisted for three awards at 2025 SME National Business Awards

Wednesday, 30th July 2025

Open space management company Meadfleet have been shortlisted in three prestigious categories at this year’s SME Business Awards: Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainability Positive Impact These nominations highlight Meadfleet’s continued dedication to responsible open space management, biodiversity enhancement across residential developments,... View Article

Cala makes significant progress

Tuesday, 29th July 2025

Cala Group has reported the results of its annual sustainability data audit, noting significant strides towards its net-zero goals. In the year ending 31st December 2024, the leading housebuilder’s absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduced by almost 39% since 2021.... View Article

Plans approved for 53 new council homes in Tower Hamlets

Tuesday, 29th July 2025

Tower Hamlets Council has approved plans to demolish a former council office building in Bethnal Green East to make way for 53 affordable homes. Albert Jacob House, in Roman Road, will be demolished and turned into a new development of... View Article

GaraPro Automation Kit + Door Package for just £949

Tuesday, 29th July 2025

Garador has just launched its all-in-one GaraPro automation solution, combining the renowned reliability of Carlton and Horizon up-and-over doors with the new GaraPro electric operator and framed retractable gear — all for just £949 + VAT, fully fitted. Key features... View Article

Marmox holding the line on NHBC wetroom requirements

Monday, 28th July 2025

Not only does 2025 mark the 25th anniversary of Harry Parsons setting up Marmox UK Ltd, but it will also remind many longer-serving bathroom and wetroom specialists of when the manufacturer’s remarkable Multiboard product first became available to the home... View Article

Procheck® A2 membrane delivers speed and performance on Birmingham regeneration project

Friday, 25th July 2025

Occupants of Moda Living’s 722-home build-to-rent scheme at Great Charles Street in Birmingham will soon enjoy the thermal comfort benefits of airtight building fabric, thanks to installation of the A. Proctor Group’s Procheck® A2 membrane. The accommodation comprises a mix... View Article

Vent-Axia launches Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS) to tackle overheating in new build homes

Friday, 25th July 2025

Vent-Axia has launched the Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS) in partnership with KERS, introducing a pioneering 2-in-1 solution that provides renewable hot water and free cooling. The system combines Vent-Axia’s latest flagship Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit with a... View Article

Elegant Evia from Keller

Friday, 25th July 2025

Keller Kitchens has expanded the popular Evia Ultra Matt range by adding new colours from the 2025 Master Collection. For the first time, Evia is available in the full palette of Silk, White, Mist, Loam, Clay, Fossil Grey, Graphite, and Carbon.... View Article