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Major affordable housing development proposed for Livingston town centre

Thursday, 14th May 2026

Cruden submits planning to transform former Xcite site Five-star housebuilder Cruden has submitted plans for a major new affordable housing development at Almondvale Parkway in Livingston. The proposals would transform the former Xcite Livingston site into 121 high-quality affordable homes,... View Article

Builders have taken a back seat in the minds of the Government, says FMB

Thursday, 14th May 2026

The Government’s stated ambition to be ‘builders and not blockers’ appears to have faded with no clear backing for small builders to help stimulate economic growth in the King’s Speech, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief... View Article

Bellway’s plans to build 73 homes in Southwater approved by councillors

Thursday, 14th May 2026

Revised plans for 73 homes on land east of Shipley Road in the Sussex village of Southwater have been approved by councillors. The application, by Bellway’s Southern Counties division, was discussed by Horsham District Council’s planning committee on Tuesday (12... View Article

Cameron Homes Receives Go-ahead for £39m Bamford Place Scheme in Uttoxeter Town Centre

Thursday, 14th May 2026

Cameron Homes has received planning approval from East Staffordshire Borough Council to deliver 119 homes on the former Bamford Works factory site in Uttoxeter town centre. Cameron is working in partnership with JCB to deliver the £39m legacy-led development, which... View Article

Future Homes Standard risks overlooking biggest household energy use, warns WWHR sector

Thursday, 14th May 2026

As the Future Homes Standard (FHS) moves into its final policy stage before implementation, the Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHR) sector, led by Showersave and Recoup, has identified that the framework may limit opportunities for reducing domestic hot water (DHW)... View Article

Find a Way to Better Flooring with Beauflor at Housing 2026

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Leading sheet vinyl flooring brand Beauflor will be presenting its collections designed to cope with the unique demands of social housing projects at Housing 2026. Exhibiting at Manchester’s Housing 2026, Beauflor will show that its sheet vinyl flooring is a... View Article

Discover Floors with the Ability to Improve Lives at Housing 2026

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Discover IVC Commercial’s affordable social housing flooring solutions at Housing 2026. Leading European manufacturer of sheet vinyl flooring, IVC Commercial will be exhibiting at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated social housing collections that are affordable for providers and which have... View Article

Proctor Group provides an ‘Air’ of luxury on new home development

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

The first site development by a new luxury housebuilder is benefiting from Proctor Group’s Proctor Air® underlay on the pitched roof. Braddus Homes is a small housing developer set up by childhood friends who wanted to offer something different to... View Article

GRAHAM breaks ground on £59m PBSA project at Loughborough University

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Leading construction firm GRAHAM has commenced work on a new £59m student accommodation at Loughborough University. The contractor marked the project milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony on the site, located in the Central Park area of the campus, on Tuesday... View Article

The Warm Homes Plan – Building fabric in the age of high-tech homes

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

The Warm Homes Plan has arrived to replace the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). It represents a shift in focus away from a fabric first approach to instead prioritise high-tech solutions such as PV, battery storage and heat pumps. This change... View Article

Housebuilder set to deliver 295 new homes in Shotts

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, is set to break ground on the second phase of its Springhill Farm development and create 295 new homes in Shotts, North Lanarkshire. Representing a £51 million investment into the local area, the additional homes follow... View Article

Work commences on 40 brand-new homes in Anstey

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Located off Gynsill Lane, the scheme will be known as Gynsill Grange and feature a high-quality mix of one, two, three, four and five bedroom homes, available via open market sale and affordable routes. Designed with modern lifestyles in mind... View Article

Sigma Capital Group appoints Ascend founder as Managing Director of Simple Life Management, its lettings and asset management business

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Simple Life Management, the operational arm of leading build-to-rent (BTR) specialist Sigma Capital, has announced the appointment of Ged McPartlin as Managing Director. Ged is a leading figure in the UK BTR and single-family housing (SFH) sector, with more than 25 years’ experience spanning... View Article

Avant Homes granted planning for £23.5m, 108-home development in Great Houghton, Barnsley

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Avant Homes will deliver 104 new homes in the village of Great Houghton, Barnsley, after being granted planning permission for a £23.5m development. Called Houghton Place and located on High Street, the development will comprise a mix of one-, two-, three-,... View Article

Planning approval granted for 355 new homes in first phase of Pudding Mill Lane development at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Planning approval has been granted by Newham Council for the first phase of the Pudding Mill Lane development, a major milestone for the joint venture partnership between London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) and Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure... View Article

Construction begins on 19 new social homes in Arden

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Family-owned, Glasgow-based housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) has officially begun construction on 19 new homes for social rent in Arden, Glasgow, marking the next phase of regeneration in the area. The £4.3 million development is being delivered in partnership with Glen... View Article

First Roofs on at Wavensmere’s £22m Milford Mills Scheme in North Derbyshire

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Structural repairs, groundworks, restoration and construction is progressing at pace at Wavensmere Homes’ redevelopment of the former 18th Century Milford Mills, which overlooks the River Derwent, located between Belper and Duffield in north Derbyshire. The first roofs are in place, with... View Article

Not just for installers

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

The UK’s built environment is entering a period of rapid change. With new building safety regulations, ambitious decarbonisation targets and the urgent need to upgrade existing housing stock, developers, housing providers and contractors face increasing pressure to deliver buildings that... View Article