Clearing the path to timber

The Government’s roadmap for increasing timber use in construction is here, but how is the industry tackling the obstacles? James Parker spoke to Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association. How can structural timber, the ultimate sustainable material... View Article

Walton Homes builds on success at national construction awards

Family run housebuilder Walton Homes is celebrating after two of its developments were chosen as annual winners of the LABC’s The Bricks Development of the Year Awards (The Bricks). Walton Homes earned their place in the prestigious national construction awards shortlist when... View Article

Beal gets green light for £105m development

Regional housebuilder Beal Homes has secured planning approval for a £105m development bringing more than 500 high-quality new homes to a growing community on the south bank of the Humber. The development on a 57-acre-site in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire,... View Article

A successful first Steel Window Association Awards 2024

The winners of the inaugural Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards have been announced at a ceremony in County Hall, London.  These new awards have been created to highlight impressive residential and commercial projects which incorporate steel windows, doors and screens.  The members... View Article

How can housebuilders make more of smaller bathrooms?

Jo Edwards, Channel Director – Residential and Trade at Ideal Standard discusses how housebuilders can utilise space in bathrooms. When it comes to designing smaller bathrooms, housebuilders and developers have an ever growing range of options available. Compact basins, short... View Article

Preparing Homes for the Future of British Weather

With year-on-year increases in average temperature and rainfall across the UK, it’s now more critical than ever that infrastructure can withstand growing pressures. Here, Martin Lambley of Wavin, explains how housebuilders can mitigate the impact of flooding and futureproof their... View Article

What the Future Looks Like for Infrastructure Supply Chains

Every industry is constantly looking to improve their respective sectors for great efficiency and streamlining. The construction industry is no different, as infrastructure supply chains are set for huge transformations in the coming years, thanks partly to technology and innovative... View Article

Meadfleet shortlisted in Unlock Net Zero Awards

Open space management company Meadfleet have been shortlisted in the 2024 Unlock Net Zero Awards. Their Bee Friendly campaign has been recognised in the Biodiversity and Nature Award Category. The campaign aims to make open spaces more wildlife friendly and... View Article

Avant Homes agrees £4.3m Manningham Housing Association deal

Avant Homes West Yorkshire is constructing 20 new homes for Bradford-headquartered Manningham Housing Association at Odette’s Point in Keighley after agreeing a £4.3m deal with the housing provider. The partnership marks another important step in Avant Homes’ delivery of its multi-tenure strategy and is the... View Article

Springfield enters Strategic Collaboration with Barratt for Durieshill

Springfield Properties, a leading housebuilder in Scotland focused on delivering private and affordable housing, is delighted to announce that it has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement (the “Agreement”) with BDW Trading Limited (“Barratt”), the principal operating subsidiary of Barratt... View Article