The do’s and don’ts of social networking

With their inherent efficiencies of scale, heat networks are becoming increasingly popular, but there are key considerations for developers for ensuring long-term performance, and they are not for every scenario, says Altecnic’s Josh Collins As the UK housing sector responds... View Article

Gateley Legal bolsters North West residential development team

Gateley Legal has strengthened its specialist residential development team in Manchester with the appointments of partner Billy Poulter and associate Shay Moore. Poulter brings more than 13 years of residential development and regeneration experience to the team, having previously held... View Article

Modern door systems provide the key to modern living

ECLISSE explores how pocket doors and flush hinged systems are helping developers maximise space, streamline interiors and enhance homeowner appeal. Today’s housebuilders face increasing pressure to deliver more with less. Space constraints, rising buyer expectations and evolving interior design trends... View Article

Keepmoat strengthens team with trio of appointments

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has appointed three new senior hires in a move to strengthen its Northampton-based South Midlands region. Ben Brigg joins the team as Director of Construction, bringing more than 25 years across the housebuilding industry having... View Article

Geosynthetics provide genuine savings

Mark Gillies, director of technical solutions at Burdens, looks at the key role that geosynthetic materials can play in new housing developments, in particular how they can underpin cost-saving strategies.  For many housebuilders and developers, groundworks remain one of the... View Article

How planning could stop BNG being a blocker

Nicky Brock of Carter Jonas argues that a small procedural change to biodiversity net gain approvals could unlock faster delivery without compromising environmental outcomes. There is no question that the planning system requires more speed and more certainty – and... View Article

The best of both worlds

Cornish housebuilder Legacy Properties’ latest high quality development, in the picturesque Pentewan Valley, combines rural amenity for residents with a contemporary edge, as Roseanne Field reports. The parish of Pentewan Valley in Cornwall stretches three miles from the southern edge... View Article

What developers, housebuilders and contractors need to know

The Future Homes Standard (FHS) officially came into force on 24 March 2026 and represents the biggest change to Building Regulations since 2013. Designed to deliver homes that are ‘zero-carbon ready’, the new requirements are expected to reduce operational carbon... View Article

Northstone shortlisted twice at national Unlock Net Zero Awards

Northstone has been named as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious Unlock Net Zero Awards 2026, recognising the housebuilder’s commitment to delivering sustainable communities and driving innovation in low-carbon housing. The business has been shortlisted in the Best... View Article