Top 10 tips to reduce your self-build cost

Quantity Surveyor Tim Phillips of www.quantiv.uk and an expert at the Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show shares his tips for procuring materials cost-effectively and making strong savings to reduce your self-build costs. Research suppliers of all your materials thoroughly and obtain... View Article

How to create a light-filled home

Whether it is a renovation, an extension or a complete new-build, creating a finished home filled with natural light starts with the design. Edward Stobart of IDSystems explains more We know that bright, light-filled spaces within a home are appealing... View Article

How can housebuilders make more of smaller bathrooms?

Jo Edwards, Channel Director – Residential and Trade at Ideal Standard discusses how housebuilders can utilise space in bathrooms. When it comes to designing smaller bathrooms, housebuilders and developers have an ever growing range of options available. Compact basins, short... View Article

Preparing Homes for the Future of British Weather

With year-on-year increases in average temperature and rainfall across the UK, it’s now more critical than ever that infrastructure can withstand growing pressures. Here, Martin Lambley of Wavin, explains how housebuilders can mitigate the impact of flooding and futureproof their... View Article

Living Space Expands Land Team as it Targets Record Year

Affordable housing specialist Living Space Housing has appointed Joe Gilday as Senior Land Manager to target further site acquisitions in the West Midlands region as it aims for a record year of delivery.  The Solihull-based business currently has seven live... View Article

New director to enhance customer journey

National housing association Home Group has appointed a new customer experience director. Colette Flattery will be tasked with supporting the delivery of Home Group’s Customer Promise – their commitment to their 125,000 customers. Colette who comes with a wealth of... View Article

ECD Architects Invests in the North West

Established sustainable architectural practice, ECD Architects has opened its first office in England outside London, in Preston. As a practice specialising in energy conscious design, the opening of this office is in response to demand outside of the capital for... View Article

What the Future Looks Like for Infrastructure Supply Chains

Every industry is constantly looking to improve their respective sectors for great efficiency and streamlining. The construction industry is no different, as infrastructure supply chains are set for huge transformations in the coming years, thanks partly to technology and innovative... View Article

A long time coming

For Paula and David Matthews, creating their dream home began back in the late 90s when they first bought their house, completing decades of good (and not-so-good) alterations before finally unlocking its full potential TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES PAULA &... View Article

Battersea Roof Gardens and 50 Electric Boulevard complete

Battersea Roof Gardens, a mixed-use building, and 50 Electric Boulevard, an adjacent office building with 200,000 square feet of new workspace, have both completed. Part of the third phase of the Battersea Power Station masterplan, the two buildings sit on... View Article