James Hardie Launches New ‘Toolbox Talks’ Service

James Hardie, a world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, has launched a new ‘Toolbox Talks’ service to provide builders and homeowners with essential installation knowledge across its product portfolio. Two new Technical... View Article

27 new affordable homes on edge of Didcot now occupied

GreenSquareAccord (GSA), one of England’s largest providers of housing, have delivered 27 new, high-quality and affordable homes located between Harwell and Didcot, Oxfordshire. GSA’s new homes are located on the larger Didcot Grove development, which was built by Vistry Group,... View Article

Mastering kitchens

Damian Sheridan of Wren Contracts discusses the key starting points when it comes to choosing a kitchen supplier in housing projects. When it comes to choosing a kitchen supplier for property development and social housing projects, developers and housebuilders are... View Article

Tilia Homes to provide affordable new homes in Norfolk

Housebuilder Tilia Homes, part of the untypical group, has partnered with the UK’s leading social enterprise, Places for People, in a deal worth around £17 million to bring a choice of affordable homes to its new development in Thetford. Sovereign... View Article

New modular micro homes for the homeless underway in Chelmsford

DuoHaus homes are innovative, low-cost modular homes designed specifically to support and protect vulnerable residents. The concept was developed by award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group, as a follow-on housing solution to help address the homeless crisis. Hill is installing the DuoHaus... View Article

Brick Awards 2024: The Winners

The Brick Development Association is delighted to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Brick Awards. This annual competition recognises the outstanding contributions of architects, builders, bricklayers, and manufacturers to the built environment. The winners were selected by a panel... View Article

Smart, safe & sustainable showers

With multi-generational living on the rise, Karen Wise of Triton Showers outlines the key considerations when specifying inclusive electric showers Over the past few years, a monumental spike in the cost of living has contributed to an unprecedented level of... View Article

Rethinking thermal efficiency

Mark Bowman of Marmox explains why addressing cold bridging has become more important than ever for specifiers in the housebuilding sector. Even with plans to utilise land in the so called “Grey Belt,” the new Government will undoubtedly find it... View Article

Industry reacts to Reeves’ inaugural Budget

The construction industry has responded to Labour’s first budget in 14 years, with Rachel Reeves setting out her plans to raise an additional £40bn in tax – the highest level of increases ever announced in a Budget. Brian Berry, chief... View Article

Dagenham Green: A Landmark new Neighbourhood for East London

A joint venture between award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and leading housing association Peabody is demonstrating the impact of community-focused placemaking in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. An outstanding new collection of homes and amenities is launching at Dagenham... View Article

HiB Announces Key Promotions in National Sales Team

HiB is pleased to announce the promotion of two key team members, marking an exciting new chapter in its national sales strategy. Steve Wortley has been promoted to the position of National Sales Manager. Having dedicated over 14 years to... View Article
Planning permission shortages stifle housing growth

Imagination & effort needed

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing Management & Maintenance magazine, looks at the crisis around temporary accommodation costs, and how addressing this requires investment in affordable housing, reforms, and collaboration across government, councils, and housing associations. The... View Article