Exciting times ahead for the Proctor Group

We are delighted to announce that a new Commercial Director has joined the Proctor Group on the 13th April 2026, marking another important step in the company’s continued growth across the construction and building materials sectors. Barbara Massie brings a... View Article

Making a pitch for cold roof systems

Paul Lambert at Hambleside Danelaw explains why ventilation measures are critical for cold pitched roof systems, in the context of warmer interiors.  In 2018, the World Health Organisation (WHO) provided guidelines that strongly recommended homes in temperate or colder climates... View Article

Where knowledge meets delivery

12-14 May Excel, London  Futurebuild’s acclaimed Knowledge Programme is now live as we enter the lead-up to the 2026 event at Excel, London on 12-14 May.  While the main conference arena, sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, tackles ‘the 3Rs’ of resilience,... View Article

A positive angle on net zero

Sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes’ latest development – The Canopies in Oxfordshire – sets the bar high for industry peers, providing a carbon-positive collection of homes that align with Passivhaus performance levels to go ‘better than net zero.’ Roseanne Field reports.... View Article

Don’t be a cyber victim

Colin Donnellon of Clear warns construction firms that it’s time they woke up to the real threats posed by cyber attacks, as they are more vulnerable than ever due to growing reliance on digital tools and electronic transfers; and wonders... View Article

New luxury homes go on sale in Burbage

The first phase of homes on a luxury development in Burbage, Leicestershire, has now gone on sale. Three detached homes and a bungalow are being offered by multi-award winning builders Springbourne Homes at their sought-after site at The Dell. The... View Article

NHBC and Leaf Living expand working partnership

Strengthening its longstanding commitment to scaling up Britain’s Build to Rent (BTR) market, the National House-Building Council (NHBC) has expanded its commercial relationship with Leaf Living, one of the UK’s leading providers of single-family rental homes across the UK. The partnership signifies... View Article

Experts Warn New Homes Risk being unfit for modern life

Logistics and transport experts are warning that new housing developments across the UK risk being unfit for modern life unless they are designed with both public transport and delivery infrastructure in mind. From high-rise city living to new homes in... View Article