Tackling the crisis in SME housebuilding

James Parker speaks to managing director of SME developer City & Country Wayne Douglas, about the crucial contribution that SME firms like his are making to the delivery of good quality housing in the numbers asked for by Government. However... View Article

A long and winding road

Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) looks back over what has been a pivotal year for housing, and highlights the challenges and opportunities presented to builders by the new Government’s policies. Well, what a bumpy and eventful... View Article

Must-have flooring trends for 2025

From subtle, biophilic-inspired flooring to brighter, more confident statement designs, Amtico’s Lorna Williams explores the top five trends set to make a splash in flooring in self-builds next year. The big design trend currently, and likely to sustain into 2025,... View Article

Smart strategies for battling mould

James Kane of EnviroVent discusses the growing concern of condensation and mould in social housing, highlighting innovative ventilation solutions and proactive measures to improve indoor air quality and tenant well-being. Autumn and winter are a time when social housing providers... View Article

Wyre Forest MP visits award-wining housing development

Barratt Homes has welcomed Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest, Mark Garnier OBE, for a development tour with its award-winning team in Stourport. The constituency MP visited the housebuilder’s Folliott’s Manor development on Severn Road to view the construction progress. Mark also... View Article

Thakeham launches Sussex’s first Zero Bills homes

The first Zero Bills homes in Sussex, promising free heating, hot water and electricity for at least five years, have been completed by Thakeham, one of the leading housebuilders in the south of England, at its Templegate development in Burgess... View Article

New mixed-use district centre for Wichelstowe gets green light

Plans for a district centre at the heart of Swindon’s major new housing development, Wichelstowe, have been approved. A focal point for the growing Wichelstowe community, the district centre is designed by multidisciplinary design practice BDP and will span each side of... View Article

Make an impact

4-6 March ExCeL, London As the built environment moves towards a more sustainable future, Futurebuild 2025 has a theme of Impact, underscoring the event’s dedication to innovation, collaboration and meaningful action. A hub for sustainability and cutting-edge solutions, Futurebuild is... View Article

Concrete’s route to net zero

As demand for eco-friendly homes and stricter regulations grow, Andy Campling of Tarmac explores how manufacturers are tackling the challege of developing low-carbon concrete solutions that could transform UK housebuilding. While the construction industry’s path to net zero is becoming... View Article

Making a fresh start

A highly sustainable housing development in the centre of Salford has set a new standard for healthy, high quality affordable housing, complete with Passivhaus certification. Roseanne Field takes an in-depth look behind the facade. Located in the heart of Salford,... View Article

SoloHaus homes for the homeless underway in Harlow

Work has begun on the construction of new homes for people facing homelessness in Harlow. Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group is delivering eight purpose-built SoloHaus homes in partnership with Harlow Council to help people in urgent need of a safe roof over their heads.... View Article

VIVID appoints Director of Property Services

Darren Mealings has been appointed as Director of Property Services at leading south of England housing association VIVID. Darren brings with him extensive experience of property repairs and maintenance service delivery, having previously served in key roles at Sovereign Network... View Article

Beyond Imagination: A ‘Boundless’ Museum in Hangzhou

In the heart of Hangzhou’s Yuhang District, ‘Liangzhu Yohoo Park’, a distinctive art museum is created at the  core of this historical cultural hub. Led by Aedas Global Design Principal Ken Wai, the design of the Yohoo  Museum integrates culture... View Article