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Orbit Homes is continuing its drive to deliver quality, energy efficient homes in Suffolk with plans to bring 220 new homes to Reydon at its new development, Copperwheat Place. Over half of the homes at Copperwheat Place will be affordable... View Article

The NHBC Foundation has published a new report Maintaining quality in the design and construction of 1.5 million homes. While the government is working to identify the barriers to delivering new homes, such as reforming the National Planning Policy Framework and... View Article

The construction industry’s role and responsibilities in relation to climate change, Net Zero and decarbonisation will come under the spotlight once again at the 10th anniversary show of UK Construction Week Birmingham (September 30th to October 2nd), when the UK’s... View Article

Greencore Homes has submitted proposals for a new Better Than Net Zero housing development in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. The planning application follows Greencore Homes’ selection as development partner for the site by Richborough in November 2024. Designed with award-winning architects HTA... View Article

By Ian Rogers, CEO and Chief Visionary Officer of Procync In housing development today, risk is piling up and it’s landing heavily on the shoulders of developers. If you’re leading a residential or commercial project in the current climate, there’s... View Article

City & Country has increased its investment in its technical team this year to drive forward its new housing targets and growth ambitions. Led by Technical Director Adam Towers, who joined City & Country in late 2024, the technical team... View Article

As new affordable homes take shape in Emsworth, VIVID welcomed Havant Borough Council’s Cabinet lead for Housing, Councillor Amy Redsull, to its latest site on Coldharbour Farm Road for an update and closer look at the progress that’s being made.... View Article

Award-winning homebuilder Spitfire Homes has acquired a prominent 1.28-acre site in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the latest addition to its expanding Bespoke Collection of high-specification residences. Planning permission has been secured to redevelop the site into a collection of design-led, sustainable homes.... View Article

Restoration works at Wavensmere Homes’ 11.5-acre (4.96Ha) Friar Gate Goods Yard in Derby city centre have already passed the £20m milestone, since work commenced in October 2024. Having lain derelict since 1967, the nationally significant £80m mixed-use project is reanimating... View Article

Story Homes progresses major housing scheme in region impacted by Nutrient Neutrality regulations August 2025, Carlisle – Local housebuilder Story Homes has officially commenced construction on Scotby Grove, a new development of 112 high-quality homes in Scotby, Carlisle – marking a significant milestone for... View Article

Award-winning housebuilder City & Country has announced its intention to develop new homes on a well-connected site to the south of Stansted, Essex, following the acquisition of 177 acres of land in 2024. The company has appointed renowned architects Feilden... View Article

Dacorum Borough Council and award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group are pleased to announce the formation of a new long-term investment partnership aimed at increasing the delivery of affordable homes and bringing forward significant regeneration across the borough. The Dacorum Investment... View Article

Independent housebuilder Dandara has acquired a new parcel of land east of Parsonage Road in Takeley, Essex, unlocking plans for a 96-home development that will bring a range of high-quality homes, green infrastructure and community benefits to Uttlesford. Covering 12.5... View Article

The UK government has set an ambitious target of building 370,000 new homes annually, in an effort to tackle the country’s ongoing housing shortage. This goal is part of a broader commitment to deliver 1.5 million homes 1 over a... View Article

Yorkshire-based housebuilder Thomas Alexander Homes has announced the appointments of Hayden Patterson as Site Manager, Elliot Sennett as Quantity Surveyor and Siobhan Wardle as Sales Progressor. In his new role, Mr Patterson will oversee all aspects of quality control, health... View Article