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

Partnership is building affordable housing options in Sheffield

Sheffield Housing Company (SHC), a joint venture development company between Sheffield City Council, Keepmoat and Great Places, has delivered much-needed affordable properties at the popular Pennine Village site – located only two miles from the city centre. The partnership, charged... View Article
Planning permission shortages stifle housing growth

The cost of ending homelessness

Preventing further increases in homelessness will only be possible with billions being invested in new housing, says Patrick Mooney, with record-high rough sleeping and temporary accommodation figures exposing the urgent need for action. The overwhelming case in favour of building... View Article

A new era of safety

The residential sector has a variety of new safety and certification requirements  to navigate, especially under the Building Safety Act. Mike Vaczi of SOPREMA UK highlights why housebuilders and developers need to familiarise themselves with their evolving obligations. The Building... View Article

Boost Sustainability in New Builds with Plumbing & Heating

Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Manager at RWC, shares how plumbing and heating can shape the efficiency of new homes and contribute to their long-term sustainability through evolving technology and future-ready solutions.  Modern homes are required to be more efficient than... View Article

Open to alternatives

Kevan Woolf of Velfac questions whether the introduction of Part O to mitigate overheating means inward opening windows are the only solution. The recent introduction of Part O of the Building Regulations has prompted designers to seek effective solutions to... View Article

Ground Broken at Danes Park New Milton

Pennyfarthing Homes broke ground recently at Danes Park in New Milton, marking the official start of construction for the major new residential development.  Directors of Pennyfarthing Homes welcomed Councillor Steve Davies, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness at New Forest District... View Article

Ambitious plans

Lawrence Turner of planning consultants Boyer discusses how the revised NPPF aims to meet Labour’s ambitious housing targets, from brownfield passports to grey belts. Following Angela Rayner’s promise in July 2024 to spearhead a ‘decade of renewal’ with an ambitious... View Article
How to build greener homes

How to build greener homes

The climate crisis demands urgent action, explains Philippa Hoy of sustainability consultant Bioregional. She gives the case for the One Planet Living concept, and looks at how embracing sustainable design and low-carbon solutions can meet developers’ imperatives as well as... View Article

Walton Homes celebrates award win

Leading local housebuilder Walton Homes is celebrating after one of its site managers received the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Warranty’s prestigious Bricks Site Recognition Award for December 2024. Site manager Carl Brough earned his accolade for his management of... View Article