Newland Homes appoints new contacts manager

Jason Knight joins Newland Homes as contracts manager, taking on a role he describes as his ‘forever job.’ Jason joins Newland Homes from Bellway, where he was construction manager for the housebuilder’s developments across the southwest. With an extensive background... View Article

A thoroughly modern eco mix

An Aberdeenshire couple chose an array of innovative building methods – including ICF construction – to create an eco-friendly modernist gem that still manages to blend in with its surroundings TEXT JESS UNWIN IMAGES RAW FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHY, NIALL GIBBON &... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

Self-building architect Philip Newbold looks back a decade to the battle he successfully fought to build the first ‘passive house’ in County Durham with an A-rated EPC, and how it has served him and his wife since The journey of... View Article

Senior architect joins planning and design practice

Planning & Design Practice are excited to announce further expansion of its architectural team with the addition of senior architect David Symons. David is an RIBA chartered architect who studied architecture at the University of Nottingham, and with experience working... View Article

RICS comments on latest DLUHC announcement on housing

RICS responded to today’s announcement by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on long-term plans for housing. Sam Rees, senior public affairs office at RICS, said: “RICS welcomes the UK Government’s announcement on boosting the supply of... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Bathrooms

LISTEN HERE The bathroom is of course a sanctuary away from the world, but when choosing products, arguably function and practicality are as important as how well they co-ordinate, or provide a luxury feel. Here we offer a range of... View Article

Ask the Expert: Funding success

LISTEN HERE Paul Welch of largemortgageloans.com walks you through the key tips for success in playing the self-build mortgage game You have secured your plot, lined up your construction team, and your planning permission has been granted. But what about... View Article

Home Styling: Panel visions

Achieving a cohesive, attractive interior means combining ‘interest, contrast and texture,’ says Robyn Park of Robyn Park Interiors. She explains how panelling can be a great way to do this, and how it’s having a big moment in the interior... View Article

Unlocking your door’s true colours

LISTEN HERE Ben Brocklesby of doors and windows supplier Origin offers his advice for self-builders on the ins and outs of picking door colours Aluminium doors are a great option if you’re looking for an unusual colour. If you want... View Article

Addressing employee burnout through office design

“The mental wellbeing of the workforce remains a key concern for businesses worldwide. While this issue certainly became more prevalent in the initial lockdowns of the pandemic, it has remained a priority for both employers and employees as it becomes... View Article

Social Housing (Regulation) Act receives Royal Assent

Comment from social housing lawyers Winckworth Sherwood The long-awaited Social Housing (Regulation) Act received Royal Assent on Thursday. The Act creates a strong regulatory framework and will drive standards to help registered providers deliver a better service to social housing tenants. The... View Article