Navigating ESCo Partnerships

Paul McIver, Community Energy Director at Vital Energi, outlines the essential steps for successful Energy Services Company (ESCo) partnerships as the UK transitions to regulated heat networks. As the UK’s heat network market moves towards regulation, developing sustainable and customer-focused... View Article

Latimer Appoints GRAHAM for £100m Contract

Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group—the country’s largest affordable housing provider—has appointed GRAHAM to deliver the first phase of its Dyecoats development in Leeds. This transformative, mixed-use project will provide over 400 homes, more than 50% of which... View Article

Wavensmere Homes Starts Work at £150m Wolverhampton

Wavensmere Homes has commenced work on site to redevelop 17.5-acres of former industrial land in Wolverhampton city centre into the £150 Canalside South scheme. Having lain derelict for 15 years, the brownfield site will be transformed into over 530 energy-efficient... View Article

Bargate Homes receives planning approval for 155 homes

Hampshire-based Bargate Homes has secured a resolution to grant planning permission from New Forest District Council (NFDC) for a hybrid application for up to 155 energy-efficient homes in the historic village of Hordle, situated between the Solent coast and New... View Article

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