The role of lime plaster in flood-hit renovations

As flooding risk increases across the UK, the need for an innovative solution to provide sufficient resilience to older buildings becomes even more prescient. Daniel Fitch, Technical Sales Manager Packed Products at Tarmac, explores why innovative lime plasters need to... View Article

Biodiversity Net Gain: Successes and Challenges

Mark Topping, Director of Design, Lanpro Biodiversity net gain (BNG) became mandatory for major developments from 12 February 2024 and for small sites from 2 April. A year on from its initiation, we look at the triumphs and tribulations.  As a property... View Article

Bellway to start work on 484 new homes

Construction work on two developments bringing 484 new homes to Mansfield will begin this summer. Bellway East Midlands will build 314 properties for private sale and 170 affordable homes in its second phase of development at the wider Lindhurst neighbourhood... View Article

Groundbreaking solution to UK’s housing shortage

Modular homes company Boutique Modern has revealed an innovative product called ModernHome which will build homes quickly for people on the social housing waiting list and help local authorities save significant money at a crucial time. As well as providing comfortable, safe and stylish... View Article

Housebuilder moves into Lincolnshire

Award-winning constructor Horgan Homes has moved into Lincolnshire with a new development which aims to address a shortage of high quality bungalows in the county. Work is under way in Mareham-Le-Fen to build 30 two, three and four-bedroom contemporary styled bungalows and... View Article

Ground-breaking ceremony marks the start of construction

Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP), the equal partnership between Cambridge City Council and award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group, celebrated the official start on site at Fanshawe Road in Cambridge’s Coleridge ward, with a ground-breaking ceremony. Ward Councillors joined CIP board members... View Article

Rangeford Villages welcomes grant of outline planning

Rangeford Villages, the award-winning later living provider and operator, has announced that a hybrid planning application (ref: DM/23/2699) for an IRC and wider mixed-use residential community submitted by Welbeck has been approved unanimously by Mid-Sussex District Council. Rangeford expects to... View Article

£116M build to rent deal in east London

A 50/50 joint venture between award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and leading housing association Peabody, has agreed a partnership with Goodstone Living to deliver 360 high-quality Build to Rent (BTR) homes at Dagenham Green. The BTR apartments will form part of the first phase of... View Article
Beyond boilers

Beyond boilers

As energy efficiency standards tighten, Barry Fentem of Altecnic explores the alternatives to gas boilers which are available to help housing upgrades meet regulations while futureproofing homes with sustainable heating solutions. As energy efficiency standards become more stringent, the housing... View Article

Housing minister tours Canalside new homes development

Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, has visited Canalside Quarter, the first residential phase of the new Oxford North innovation district. Developed by award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group, Canalside Quarter is providing much-needed sustainable homes in the centre of this key strategic... View Article

Daylight: The overlooked role

As sustainable construction advances, home design must go beyond energy efficiency, considering daylight, ventilation, comfort, and embodied carbon. Neil Freshwater of VELUX explores how daylight and Indoor Environment Quality can contribute. In the pursuit of more sustainable and energy-efficient homes,... View Article
The routes to a greener world

The routes to a greener world

Over the last few decades, housebuilding design has drastically changed from every possible angle; from energy, technology and construction to industry standards and regulations. At the same time, the push towards carbon reduction and net zero, energy efficiency and biodiversity... View Article
From cowshed to retirement community

From cowshed to retirement community

A project in the affluent Surrey town of Godalming has transformed a listed cow shed as part of a group of vibrant apartments. Mark Smulian explores how Birchgrove is redefining retirement living with a strong sense of community in a... View Article
Planning permission shortages stifle housing growth

Planning permission shortages stifle housing growth

As the Government and construction sector struggle to meet ambitious housing targets, record low planning approvals and economic uncertainty underscore the challenges. Patrick Mooney highlights the urgent need for reforms to address the crisis. The New Year brought with it... View Article

Gleeson Homes to deliver 164 high-quality affordable homes

Gleeson Homes, the high-quality affordable housebuilder, is delighted to have received planning permission for the development of 164 high-quality affordable new homes on Uldale View in Egremont. The development, named Castle Meadows, spans 19 acres and will feature a mix... View Article

Sigma Homes Receives Planning Approval

Horsham-based Sigma Homes has secured planning approval for its residential development in Dunsfold, Surrey, following the dismissal of a High Court statutory challenge brought by Waverley Borough Council. The decision upholds the approval granted after an appeal in May 2024,... View Article

Newland Homes honoured with award

Gloucester-based Newland Homes has won a prestigious national award for its Ryves Vale development in North Somerset, a pioneering zero carbon housing project which sets new standards in sustainability, innovation and high-quality construction. Ryves Vale in Tickenham was deemed the... View Article

Oxford’s First Build-to-Rent Development

NEWLY OPENED DEVELOPMENT, FEATURING ELEGANT DESIGN, MODERN AMENITIES AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR CITY LIVING IN OXFORD.  Grainger plc has announced the launch of its newest development The Kimmeridge, Oxford’s first-ever build-to-rent scheme. The development... View Article

The UK’s first-of-its-kind water treatment works

On Thursday (30th January), representatives from Barratt David Wilson Homes, EPS Water and Icosa Water welcomed members of Canterbury City Council to unveil a new first-of-its-kind water treatment works. The new plant is located at The Woodlands development in Broad Oak, Sturry, and is the first... View Article

Bargate Homes Receives Green Light for 49 Homes

Hampshire-headquartered Bargate Homes has received planning approval from Eastleigh Borough Council for a development of 49 homes on a prime 4.2-ha site in the village of Allbrook. Located west of Allbrook Way, the allocated site was granted outline planning permission... View Article