Building in Confidence

Peter Richardson of Build-Zone provides insight into structural defects insurance policies – including what they cover, and which features developers should focus on when choosing warranties for new housing developments. Even with the best care and due diligence, building houses... View Article

Keepmoat plans to regenerate brownfield land

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has revealed plans to invest more than £50m across three new developments in Calderdale to deliver more than 200 homes. The developments are being delivered in partnership with Calderdale Council and will contribute to the North... View Article
Patrick Mooney warns the Government’s 1.5 million homes target requires urgent funding and policy reforms if it is to be achieved.

Testing times

Patrick Mooney warns the Government’s 1.5 million homes target requires urgent funding and policy reforms if it is to be achieved. Has the Government already signalled that it is unlikely to meet its ambitious target of building 1.5 million new... View Article

Plans submitted for 40 homes on former railway land

Salford-based builder, Watson, has submitted plans to transform a 1.55-acre site on Charter Street, Accrington into 40 new homes. The development represents the latest chapter in the regeneration of this key site, which previously contained railway sidings, an engine shed, and... View Article

Keepmoat to deliver accessible bungalows in Newcastle

Top 10 UK housebuilder Keepmoat has committed to delivering 45 new accessible bungalows in partnership with Newcastle City Council, exclusively for residents over the age of 55. The new homes in Chapel House, Newcastle, represent a £12 million investment to the... View Article

IronmongeryDirect makes donation to St.Luke’s hospice

IronmongeryDirect has raised £1,545 for St. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon through its Christmas employee raffle, with prizes donated from some of the company’s valued suppliers. St. Luke’s Hospice, located nearby to IronmongeryDirect, is a charity providing compassionate palliative and end... View Article

Keepmoat appoints new Chief Financial Officer

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has announced the appointment of Mark Dilley as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), in a move that further strengthens the business’ executive board. With significant experience as a trusted board-level finance business partner with both listed... View Article

Dandara receives a triple award win

Local housebuilder Dandara has received quality excellence from Premier Guarantee for two of its developments in Buckinghamshire, The Muse and The Aces, and its development in Bedfordshire, Saxon Park. All three developments received a ‘Quality Recognition Award’ from the warranty... View Article

NHBC relaunches leading technical event as BEYOND ‘25 LIVE

NHBC has launched a new future-focused event designed to reflect the ever-changing nature of the house-building industry, address the wide range of issues affecting the sector and examine the unique challenges those in construction face.  For three decades, Building for Tomorrow was... View Article

The questions to ask before you pick an EV charging solution

In June 2023, Part S made installing EV chargers compulsory in all new builds and major renovation projects, raising key challenges for housebuilder specifiers when selecting solutions, as Charlotte Stowe of Zaptec explains. There are a variety of key considerations... View Article

Odevo Appoints Claire Shepherd as CEO for the UK Market

Odevo, the fast-growing international leader in residential property management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Shepherd as CEO for the UK market. Claire’s promotion underscores Odevo’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and advancing its mission to become... View Article

New Year, New Development Prospects With Smeg

Known for its stand out style and design, Smeg offers an impressive collection of built-in appliances that compliment to suit a choice of modern and traditional kitchens. Bring Co-ordination & Style To Your Kitchens Develop a fully cohesive Smeg kitchen... View Article

CG fly-through video shows Bellway’s development

A computer-generated video has been released to give an idea of what Bellway’s new Meadowcroft development in Longframlington will look like when complete. The Newcastle-based homebuilder is building 53 low-carbon properties in the village including five affordable homes. The video... View Article

James Hardie appoints new Channel Sales Manager

James Hardie, a world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriela Carp as their new Channel Sales Manager for the Midlands. This strategic move reinforces James... View Article