Opening up the black box on Part F and ventilation

LISTEN HERE Following the changes to Part F and Part L of the Building Regulations, housebuilders have been set the challenge of balancing carbon emissions with sufficient airflow to keep homes healthy. The importance of ventilation to health and wellbeing... View Article

Bargate Homes wins two premier guarantee national awards

Bargate Homes has been awarded Premier Guarantee’s National Excellence Award for Development of the Year for its flagship £128m Rivercross scheme in Warsash, Hampshire, as well as the highly coveted Developer of the Year. The Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards recognise... View Article

Housebuilding sector in crisis of delivery, says FMB

Despite an overall upbeat assessment of construction output from the Purchasing Managers’ Index in its most recent report, it shows the housebuilding sector is in a state of crisis, according to the Federation of Master Builders. May ‘s PMI Index... View Article

Episode 4 of Builders’ Voices is now live!

In the latest episode of the Builders’ Voices podcast, James Parker, editor of Housebuilder & Developer, had the pleasure of speaking with Nic London, the founder of N. London Construction — a high-end housebuilder established back in 2004, focusing on... View Article

A swift and sustainable home extension

Pasquill, the leading UK supplier of roof trusses, has showcased the efficiency and sustainability of its timber frame extension in a recent Plymouth project – with the main frame completed in only two days. Designed for homeowners seeking eco-friendly and... View Article

Redrow launches new apartments at Westley Green in Basildon

Leading housebuilder, Redrow, has launched nine new apartments at its community of homes in Basildon, Essex. The spaciously designed Sycamore Apartments are the latest addition to the Eastern Quarter at Westley Green. The homes are available to purchase from 15th May, with first... View Article

Show Preview: The home front

27 – 29 JUNE MANCHESTER CENTRAL Throughout the UK, the housing sector is facing unprecedented challenges. From uncertainty in government funding, incoming new regulations, and the pressing need for more homes, to the equally pressing need to maintain and improve... View Article

Fencing solutions that will stand the test of time

All property developments require a fencing solution that is attractive, durable and low maintenance. Here, John Abernethie of Birkdale looks at why it’s time to switch from traditional to more modern options. When specifying a fencing system, certain characteristics should... View Article

Manage moisture & avoid floor failure

Excess subfloor moisture causes floor failure and costly delays to projects. Stephen Boulton of F Ball & Co provides some crucial advice for developers to help them guard against the problem when installing floorcoverings. Unchecked subfloor moisture, whether residual construction... View Article

Futureproof your foundations

The NHBC’s Richard Smith shares some of the key learnings from its latest report, which looks at how to futureproof foundations against climate change. The NHBC Foundation is committed to providing high quality research and practical guidance to support the... View Article