The Government has today launched its consultation on the new Industrial Strategy for Britain, ‘Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy’, however, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), has raised concerns about the viability of a long-term plan which does... View Article

Kath Cottier, CEO of Fold Housing, has been approved as chair of CIH Ireland’s Advisory Board at the organisation’s sixtieth annual meeting on Monday 14 October. Kath has over 20 years of experience working in the Irish Housing Association sector;... View Article

The Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre will incorporate the Navoi State Museum of Literature, Auditorium, International Research Centre and School. The centre’s arched facades and interiors will be crafted from bricks produced in Tashkent’s local kilns, echoing the rich... View Article

John Hannigan, CEO of Circle Voluntary Housing Association and former chair of CIH Ireland’s Advisory Board, has been approved and appointed as chair of CIH’s governing board at the organisation’s sixtieth annual meeting on Monday 14 October. John takes over... View Article

Affordable homes at Bellway Thames Gateway’s new development on the outskirts of Maidstone have been handed over to the housing association that will manage them. The developer is building 170 new homes at Bellway at Rosewood, off Sutton Road in... View Article

One of the Midlands largest housing associations has announced a new senior appointment. Platform Housing Group has confirmed the appointment of Ian Joynson as Chief Investment Officer. The role will see Ian responsible for the social landlord’s existing homes, ensuring... View Article

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has appointed Tom Starkey as its new Build to Rent and Commercial Asset Manager, the company’s first role dedicated to Build to Rent (BTR).  In this newly created position, Tom will help shape Hill’s BTR... View Article

Working closely with the Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC), Foster + Partners has developed a vision masterplan for Gaafaru, an inhabited island of Kaafu Atoll. The project puts forward six key principles to ensure a highly sustainable and resilient future... View Article

Orbit has launched new ‘Ageing Well’ events at six of its independent living schemes to support the health and wellbeing of older customers. The monthly events, which will take place across Orbit’s operating regions in the Midlands, South and East, will... View Article

Helguvík-Bergvík is set to revolutionise Iceland’s industrial landscape with a groundbreaking eco-industrial park—where cutting-edge circular economy principles meet sustainable energy solutions; redefining the future of industry, on a global scale Set in Iceland’s Suðurnes region, near Keflavík Airport, the Helguvík-Bergvík... View Article

Tackling damp & mould was among the subjects discussed at a recent event for local landlords organised in Southport by Sefton Council on Thursday 3rd October. Clare Taylor from the Council’s Housing Standards Team told the 30 or so landlords who... View Article

Starting out on a career path comes with challenges and hurdles, like how to overcome the lack of experience for a job. It starts with an opportunity; a chance to show what you can do, the passion to learn and... View Article

Marc Nickels, Business Development Manager Kingspan Technical Insulation  Whole life carbon (WLC) assessments are an increasingly common part of the design process. The specification of Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) services is a key factor within these assessments with systems potentially... View Article