A lesson in densification

Glen Richardson of Carter Jonas, explores how the Cambridgeshire district of East Barnwell shows that using land more intensively can deliver affordable homes, stronger services, and better places. High density sometimes has an image problem. It is often presented as... View Article

Planning Warmth into New Homes

Peter Mintoft from Charlton & Jenrick considers how electric fires can support comfort, design flexibility and clear homeowner expectations within increasingly efficient new build homes and developments. As new homes become more energy efficient, the way residents use heat is... View Article

A proactive strategy on passive fire protection

John Malone at Kilnbridge Fire Protection explains why passive fire protection needs to be inserted at early stages of our increasingly complex developments, in order to yield the maximum benefits. As residential developments become more and more complex, developers are... View Article

Bathroom wall panels – fast & fabulous

Amanda Mills at SFA Saniflo and Kinedo discusses why housebuilders should consider wall panels for bathrooms in residential new builds.  Bathroom design has moved on considerably in recent years. Homeowners increasingly want bathrooms that feel individual, stylish and contemporary, rather... View Article

Build knowledge at London Build

Excel, London 25-26 November This November, London Build 2026, co-located with elementalLONDON, will bring together architects, designers, developers, contractors, manufacturers and built environment professionals at Excel London for two days of insight, networking and collaboration. Taking place on 25-26 November,... View Article

Ask the Merchant – Burdens

James Parker speaks to Burdens’ national sales director Ken Graham, technical sales manager Andrew Taylor, and director of technical solutions Mark Gillies. They tackle the key questions on how developers can take a more holistic approach to stormwater management, the... View Article

Salford keys to a community

To meet a growing local need for social housing in Salford, ForHousing has completed its White Lion development – 18 social rent homes on a brownfield site designed with a focus on creating safe, modern places to live. Roseanne Field... View Article

Concrete bricks’ sustainable role

Jamie Gledhill of Brett Landscaping and Building Products, explores how UK manufactured concrete bricks can reduce embodied carbon while supporting resilient, efficient housing delivery. Housebuilders and developers are under growing pressure to deliver homes that meet increasingly ambitious sustainability targets... View Article

Low carbon cement – fit for the future

Garry Gregory at Tarmac explores how innovation in lower carbon cement is helping developers and contractors reduce emissions without compromising performance, programme certainty or build quality. The pressure on the construction industry to decarbonise continues to intensify, with housebuilders increasingly... View Article

How BNG also brings net gains for developers

Olivia Dear at Wates Developments explains why Biodiversity Net Gain is now a strategic consideration which can deliver lasting benefits for communities. The relationship between development and the natural environment has become an increasingly important consideration for the housebuilding sector.... View Article

How housebuilders unlock value through early drainage design

Shahir Mahmood at Polypipe Building Products explores how early focus on drainage design is helping SME housebuilders improve planning outcomes, maximise land value and future-proof developments. For SME housebuilders, delivering viable developments increasingly means balancing planning requirements, land optimisation and... View Article

Bridging construction and efficiency with smart buildings

Paul Beech from Armatherm discusses the role thermal bridging plays in limiting building performance, and why ‘smart’ building design is the means to address it and achieve genuine energy efficiency in residential buildings. Smart buildings will play a vital role... View Article

Connect, collaborate & shape the future

29 September – 01 October  NEC, Birmingham Registrations are now live for UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, the national platform for the built environment to connect, collaborate and shape the future of construction. Sponsored by Wyre, HotelPlanner, SolarEdge and Build... View Article

Can showers safeguard against water scarcity?

Paul Ravnbo-West at Triton Showers discusses how pairing electric showers with waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS) can help build long-term resilience against future shortages, while the industry awaits Regulation updates. The statistic that the UK is facing an estimated... View Article

The industry needs deliverability, not just ambition

Michael Holloway of planning and development consultancy Urbana makes the case for a more pragmatic approach from everyone involved in housing development – from the Government down. The UK’s housing shortage is well documented. Demand continues to outstrip supply, local... View Article

Screwfix Live – Register now for this year’s event

25-27 September International Exhibition Centre, Farnborough Screwfix Live, an unmissable event for trade professionals, returns to Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from 25-27 September.  Now in its 13th year, Screwfix Live brings together more than 200 leading trade brands, offering visitors... View Article

Taking lessons from the old to inspire the new

David Churchill discusses what the right strategic framework should look like for the Government’s ‘new’ new towns.  In March the Government named the locations for consideration as new towns, as part of the most ambitious housebuilding programme in more than... View Article

Tested systems, quieter floors

Roly Ward from MEDITE SMARTPLY says tested OSB flooring systems with consistent performance are the key to acoustic compliance – and explains why detailing, sealing and substitution are what determine real-world performance. Excess noise within homes remains a persistent issue... View Article