Construction of three homes in a day

The construction of three new homes in a single day at the Three Oaks development on the Isle of Wight has demonstrated the potential of modern methods of construction (MMC) and underlined the impressive capability of the local workforce to address housing... View Article

Bellway Homes apprenticeship scheme

As National Apprenticeship Week gears up to celebrate the value that apprenticeships bring to businesses, Apprentice Quantity Surveyor George Hamer is speaking out to show what a difference they can make to individuals’ careers. George started his apprenticeship with Bellway... View Article
Uninterrupted views from every angle

Uninterrupted views from every angle

Express Bi-Folding Doors’ bespoke glazing solution allowed these homeowners to take advantage of their stunning views. Featuring sleek Sightline Sliding Doors and a breathtaking master bedroom feature window, the design effortlessly connects the interiors to the stunning Welsh scenery, flooding... View Article

The removal of ‘beauty’ from the NPPF

Katy Davis, Planning & Development Partner in Carter Jonas’ London office  One of the most significant changes made in the revised NPPF is the removal of the word ‘beauty’ from the title of Chapter 12. The title, previously Achieving well-designed... View Article

Glidevale Protect and Superglass join forces

Leading UK building materials producer, Glidevale Protect has recently announced a collaboration with Superglass Insulation to provide a collective system solution that strengthens the offering for housebuilders, specifiers and offsite manufacturers. Achieving the required levels of thermal performance, airtightness and... View Article

Colour Updates for Silvertex by Beauflor

Beauflor has updated its popular Silvertex cushion vinyl range with the latest wood and stone looks. With fast and easy installation over old floors thanks to Silver Tex Back, Beauflor’s Silvertex is a competitively priced semi-loose lay cushion vinyl floor... View Article
Vinyl Floors with Certified Pre-Consumer Recycled Content

Vinyl Floors with Certified Pre-Consumer Recycled Content

Unilin Flooring announces certified pre-consumer recycled content for its dryback and engineered vinyl flooring for housing and commercial projects made under the Quick-Step and Moduleo brands. Unilin Flooring, a division of Unilin, specialises in the production of laminate, wood and... View Article

Modernising Timber Manufacturing

Mark Osborne, Managing Director of Country Hardwood, reveals how technological innovation is enabling timber manufacturers to challenge the efficiency of uPVC and aluminium fabrication while maintaining their reputation for quality. The timber fenestration sector stands at a crucial crossroads. While... View Article

Supercharging UK house building

Planning has been approved in Lichfield for a multi-skill apprenticeship training hub, which will shake up house-building training and tackle the construction skills shortage head-on. Part of a planned national network of multi-skill training facilities spearheaded by NHBC, the Lichfield... View Article

The Building Safety Levy Should Not Target Innocent SMEs

Reported by PBC Today, legislation for the Building Safety Levy (BSL) is expected to be published between March and April 2025, with a view for enactment by September 2025. Its remit will target almost all developers, raising serious concerns about... View Article

INSTALLERSHOW 2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Building on the success of last year, InstallerSHOW is returning to the NEC from the 24th to the 26th of June with more than 800 of the industry’s biggest brands all under one roof. Spanning three halls to cater for an... View Article

The offsite keys to the Future Homes Standard

Will Frost from Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions asserts that the Future Homes Standard offers developers a chance to prioritise long-term benefits over short-term cost savings, while reducing carbon emissions. One of the best ways to achieve the ambitious aims of the... View Article

Roddy New Homes Appoints New Commercial Manager

Sevenoaks-based housebuilder Roddy New Homes has welcomed Derek Butler as its new Commercial Manager, a key appointment to drive the company’s ambitious growth strategy. Derek brings more than 35 years’ experience in the construction sector to his new role, having... View Article

2024 house building on par with 2023

Figures released today by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s largest provider of new home warranty and insurance, show 104,232 new homes were registered to be built in 2024, broadly in line with 2023 (105,071). 124,144 new homes were completed in... View Article

Housebuilders set sights on market recovery

According to global property consultancy Knight Frank’s latest Land Index & Housebuilder Survey Q4 findings, UK housebuilders are taking a more active role in the land market, buoyed by interest rate cuts and stronger than expected house price growth. Overall,... View Article