The rise of smart EV infrastructure for modern builds

Becky Hornby at Rolec explores why getting EV infrastructure right has become essential for developers in delivering Building Regulations Part S. It is not new to suggest that more needs to be done to tackle the current climate emergency. The... View Article

All the elements of a great debut

19-20 November Excel London elementalLONDON is a new event coming to London’s Excel on 19-20 November. This specifier-oriented show is focused on the twin aims of advancing building efficiency and decarbonisation. The 4,000 attendees expected at elementalLONDON encompass a variety... View Article

London Build Marks 10 Years

19-20 November  London Build Expo London Build is taking over Olympia’s Grand and National Halls on 19 and 20 November to celebrate 10 years of connecting the construction industry. To mark the milestone, this year’s event will offer more content,... View Article

Flames with Purpose: Modern stoves in low carbon developments

Peter Mintoft at Charlton & Jenrick explores how Ecodesign Ready stoves contribute to low carbon builds, supporting building efficiency and sustainable heating without compromising air quality or design integrity. Housebuilders and developers are increasingly under pressure to deliver homes that... View Article

Trusted Partners: Shaping the Future of Build to Rent

Damian Sheridan at Wren Contract Kitchens discusses the growing trend of BTR developments and why trusted partners are becoming essential to delivering quality and sustainable solutions. The Build to Rent (BTR) sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past... View Article

Smarter design starts in the bathroom

Housebuilders and developers are facing increasing pressure to make every component of a home more sustainable; a crucial area that deserves more focus is the bathroom, says Sophie Weston from Geberit. Bathrooms are responsible for a significant share of a... View Article

Pump up the volume with system design

Polypipe Building Products explores how heat pumps supported by efficient system design and components can help developers meet low-carbon targets and futureproof new homes at scale. Now firmly on the horizon, the Future Homes Standard (FHS) will require all new... View Article

Ask the Expert: Smarter finance for developers

Following a recent Building Insights podcast with Housebuilder & Developer editor James Parker, BuildStore Mortgage Services’  Tom McSherry explains the importance of transparency, tailored solutions, and early financial planning for bridging development finance. Could you explain the difference between regulated... View Article

Social value: from policy to practice

Nicola Dibb & Jo Davis explore how meaningful social value can be delivered through the planning system in developments, to benefit all. Social value has evolved from a ‘nice-to-have’ into a fundamental pillar of planning policy, procurement, and project delivery.... View Article

Tackling the myths around offsite BNG delivery

Nathan Jenkinson of Environment Bank explores some of the myths around achieving biodiversity net gain offsets, and puts the case for wide usage of Habitat Banks. Offsite biodiversity net gain (BNG) is a much misunderstood subject. The most cited issues, expense... View Article

The best of both worlds

City & Country’s development in north Essex was designed and built with its green history in mind, creating a high quality development that respects the landscape and history of its location. Roseanne Field reports. Situated on the boundary of Essex... View Article

Don’t overlook thermal breaks

Paul Beech of Armatherm discusses the importance of understanding where thermal bridging can occur in housebuilding projects, such as around balconies, and why the solutions available should not be overlooked. When you think of thermal bridging, it’s most common that... View Article

Warm words

Jonathan Ducker of Kingspan Insulation explores how warm roof construction combined with advanced insulation materials can help meet our ambitious energy targets without compromising internal space. In the next few months, the final text for the Future Homes Standard (FHS)... View Article

Bathroom innovation for modern living

Tom Farrent of Lecico Bathrooms discusses the latest innovations in bathroom design and technology for modern homes, which put the focus on sustainability, performance, and future-proofing. Ask developers what challenges they have, and you’ll get familiar answers: legislation, buyer expectations,... View Article
Planning permission shortages stifle housing growth

The housing target – out of practice?

Pressure is mounting on the construction sector, planners and policymakers to hit the Government’s housing targets. Patrick Mooney outlines what must change to achieve them, and who will be left behind if it doesn’t. In 10 years’ time the development... View Article

High hopes for low value Green Belt

David Churchill, partner at estate agent Carter Jonas, argues that a more flexible approach to releasing low value Green Belt land could help meet housing targets without compromising the countryside, or sustainability goals. Throughout the General Election campaign, the Green... View Article

Science and spatial insight are the keys to long-term BNG

A data-driven, science-backed approach to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is helping housebuilders manage regulatory risk and align with long-term sustainability goals, explains Neill Hogg at Fera Science Ltd. As the housing sector adapts to the realities of BNG regulation in... View Article

Cracking the carbon code

Stephen Callow of MPA Masonry unpacks a report from the Future Homes Hub which challenges assumptions about timber and masonry’s carbon impact and highlights the need for balanced, evidence-led solutions. The Future Homes Hub (FHH) recently published its report focused... View Article