41 homes receive planning approval at Trimdon Village

Regional housebuilder, Homes by Esh has received planning permission from Durham County Council to build 41 residential homes at Trimdon Village after concluding the acquisition of the 7.5 acres of land in September 2023. Brought forward by Esh Group’s private... View Article

Rayner right to be ambitious on housebuilding.

At UKREiiF, Angela Rayner, Shadow Housing Secretary made several commitments to help solve the  UK’s housing crisis including new towns, greater numbers of affordable housing, a return of housing  targets and a clear design code criteria.  Richard Beresford, Chief Executive... View Article

HKR Architects announces Senior promotions

International Design Practice, HKR Architects is pleased to announce the appointment of Kola Ojeyomi as our new Managing Director. As the practice continues to expand its reach and impact in the global design arena, this exciting transition will be instrumental... View Article

The Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2024 open for entries

Entries are now invited for The Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2024, which, for the first time, is partnering with The Times and The Sunday Times, and includes TV personalities Laura Jane Clarke and Sian Astley among its line-up of expert judges. Exceptional... View Article

Show of strength

25-27 June NEC, Birmingham InstallerSHOW, the UK’s biggest event focusing on the sustainable delivery of heat, water, air and energy for all those responsible for decarbonising our built environment, returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 25-27 June, bigger and better... View Article

ACA launches the principaldesigner.uk register for the industry

The Association of Consultant Architects has launched the Building Safety Act principal designer register. Following the Grenfell Tower fire, the government updated the building safety regulations requiring a Principal Designer on all building projects. The ACA has reviewed the competence... View Article

Memorable milestone for Malthouses

Work is underway on 73 new homes at a site known as Malthouses in Parson Cross, Sheffield, marking a significant moment for one of the key people delivering the initiative. Steve Birch is Development Director with Sheffield Housing Company (SHC)... View Article

41 homes receive planning approval at Trimdon Village

Regional housebuilder, Homes by Esh, given green light to proceed with new build development. A regional housebuilder has received planning permission from Durham County Council to build 41 residential homes at Trimdon Village after concluding the acquisition of the 7.5... View Article

Bespoke gardens for bigger margins

With 2024 likely to continue being a challenging year for sales, Ben Warren of Marshalls explains why bespoke and ‘templated’ gardens will help housebuilders unlock extra income from their developments  It’s the question so many in the industry are asking:... View Article

Sheffield Housing Company appoints Best

A housing regeneration partnership which has already delivered over 1350 homes in the city, has appointed a second Development Manager. Alex Best, 42 and from Penistone, joins the team as it prepares to build 500 more homes in Sheffield over... View Article

ZHA wins Riga Ropax Terminal competition

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the Riga Ropax Terminal architectural competition for a new passenger and ro-ro cargo terminal. Collaborating with leading Latvian practices Sarma Norde Architects and Alps Landscape Architects, as well as Sweco Finland, ZHA’s experience delivering... View Article