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The built environment has access to extensive data sources, but how can we harness this plethora of data to benefit housebuilding and meet the UK’s substantial requirements over the next five years? Naismiths’ chief technology officer, Gareth Parker, discusses. The... View Article

The Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a joint industry consultation with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to “reform” the EPC Framework to provide a “robust, well-rounded perspective on building performance.” The consultation outlines... View Article

VIVID has appointed Andrew Binnie, Caroline Stockmann and Abi Kee to its Board as it continues its transformation of customer services, and investment in existing and new homes.  Andrew, Caroline and Abi will join the Board at an exciting time,... View Article

Six Columns, a thoughtful and highly sustainable two-storey home designed by architect Will Burges of 31/44 Architects for his family of four in Crystal Palace, has won the RIBA House of the Year 2024 prize. The house, named after its... View Article

The BBC has obtained information from the industry consultation underway on the new mandatory private housing targets for local authorities, which include responses to the Government saying that achieving its 1.5 million homes target is “unrealistic” and “impossible.” Sir Keir... View Article

The quality of showhomes at Bellway developments in Kent were celebrated at the United Kingdom International Property Awards. The two-bedroom show apartment at Bellway Thames Gateway’s Crossways Quarter in Greenhithe and the five-bedroom Watchmaker show house at Bellway Kent’s DeHavilland... View Article

Plans have been approved by Buckinghamshire Council for Hightown Housing Association to build 51 new affordable homes in High Wycombe. Hightown will replace the existing derelict building on Desborough Road with 51 high-quality, affordable flats. The development will comprise of 27 one-bedroom... View Article

Bargate Homes has submitted an Outline Planning application for up to 62 homes in the coastal town of Stubbington, Hampshire. The development site spans 3.7 ha. (9.2 acres) and would create a positive contribution to the existing housing stock and green... View Article

Sturminster Newton is benefitting from significant housing investment with the construction of 98 high-quality homes, the first of which will be ready to move into in 2025. Wyatt Homes is expertly crafting the homes in the idyllic market town, with... View Article

Infrastructure is an increasingly hot topic across the UK, and compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) can be a key element for many development projects. Adam Lakin, associate director at Bentley, discusses. From the outside looking in, it is easy to consider... View Article

Yorkshire-based housebuilder Thomas Alexander Homes has announced the appointments of Dean Woodward as Site Manager, Jasmine Thomas as Technical Coordinator and Dan Pearson as Sales Executive. Woodward has worked in the construction industry for more than 15 years, with 11 of... View Article

Housebuilder Avant Homes Central has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on a 9-acre site in Sutton-in-Ashfield to deliver a £23.1m, 84-home development. Called Silverhill Edge, the site is located off Fisher Close just a 15-minute drive from Mansfield railway station. Subject to... View Article

By Josh Croft Director of M&E at Edmond Shipway With the countdown to the 2050 net zero target in full swing, demand on the UK’s electrical infrastructure is being pushed to its limits. Businesses need urgent action. IT’S a tricky balance... View Article

A NEW senior land manager has joined Castle Green Homes as the business looks to expand into new areas. James Hampson was recently appointed to the role at the housebuilder, which has offices at St Asaph and Preston Brook. The... View Article