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Ask the Architect: Benedict Zucchi

Monday, 7th September 2026

Benedict Zucchi, chair of BDP’s Global Board, speaks to ADF about his design philosophy, the role of architecture as a civic art, and how collaboration, context and sustainability will shape the profession. After spending more than 30 years at BDP,... View Article

Housebuilder Honey submits plans for £41.3m, 131-home development in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

Monday, 7th September 2026

Housebuilder Honey has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on an 11.9-acre site to deliver a £41.3m, 131-home development in Hucknall. Called Jasmine and located off Dorothy and Delia Avenue, the proposed development will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes and feature... View Article

Westpoint Homes announces plans to deliver 750 new homes in Scotland Supported by Close Brothers Property Finance

Monday, 7th September 2026

Leading Scottish housebuilder Westpoint Homes has announced plans to deliver 750 new homes over the next five years across the country, supported by long-standing lending partner, Close Brothers Property Finance, part of the Close Brothers Group. Headquartered in Renfrewshire, Westpoint... View Article

Unlocking funding with housing data

Friday, 4th September 2026

Chris Woods, client development manager at IRT Surveys, part of the Mears Group, explores how better housing data can help social landlords access funding, prioritise retrofits and deliver better outcomes. While making social homes healthier, greener and more energy efficient... View Article

Construction round table counters misconceptions, highlighting streamlined and cost-effective solutions for sustainable drainage in UK housebuilding

Friday, 4th September 2026

A round table of SuDS experts, housebuilders, supply chain representatives and industry bodies convened this week to examine how the housebuilding industry was addressing the challenge of stormwater management, and the planning requirement to pursue sustainable urban drainage solutions (SuDS)... View Article

How BNG also brings net gains for developers

Friday, 4th September 2026

Olivia Dear at Wates Developments explains why Biodiversity Net Gain is now a strategic consideration which can deliver lasting benefits for communities. The relationship between development and the natural environment has become an increasingly important consideration for the housebuilding sector.... View Article

Blocks deliver world-class acoustic performance for BBC Music Studios

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

The new home of the BBC Symphony Orchestra has been completed with the highest levels of acoustic performance thanks to a market-leading block manufacturer. The state-of-the-art BBC Music Studios has been designed to establish East London as a world destination... View Article

Street scene image released of new Bellway development in Wynyard

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Preview images have been released of a new development which is taking shape in Wynyard in County Durham. Bellway is building 179 sustainable new homes at Oakwood at Wynyard Park, which will be accessed via Musgrave Garden Lane and Attenborough... View Article

Partners celebrate transformative £77 million housing scheme in Driffield

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Councillors and senior leaders across Yorkshire have gathered at a transformative Keepmoat housing scheme in Driffield. East Riding of Yorkshire Council officers and the cabinet member for housing and infrastructure, alongside representatives from Homes England attended the event to celebrate... View Article

The Pallet LOOP welcomes Lime Green as its latest manufacturing partner

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

The Pallet LOOP is proud to announce that Lime Green, a leading UK manufacturer of lime products and natural insulation systems, has signed up to use its reusable green pallets. The new partnership will see Lime Green move its products... View Article

Cala Homes promotes Neil Riddell to lead East of Scotland business

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Homebuilder Cala has promoted Neil Riddell, appointing him as Managing Director for its East of Scotland business, which spans Edinburgh, the Lothians, Perth and Kinross, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Neil takes on the role following a successful period as... View Article

UK Homes with Gardens Cost 27.8% More Than Those Without, New Analysis Reveals

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

New research from UK housebuilder, Tilia Homes, has found that homes with a garden cost an average of £75,598, or 27.8%, more than equivalent properties without one. The study, which examined Zoopla listings across 82 of the UK’s biggest cities... View Article

Senior Consultant joins Pick Everard’s growing Building Safety Act team

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Experienced architectural designer and project manager Aditya Sardesai has joined the Building Safety Act (BSA) team at multi-disciplinary consultancy Pick Everard. Specialising in high-risk buildings, Senior BSA Consultant Adi brings a wealth of expertise from his time working across construction,... View Article

Master ventilation compliance with our range of MVHR Solutions and Free Design Service

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Our comprehensive range of MVHR ventilation solutions is backed by specialist design expertise and industry-leading guidance. From concept to completion, we help you navigate building regulations with confidence, ensuring your projects meet the highest standards of performance and compliance. Whether... View Article

Ecological Building Systems makes early-stage project planning quicker & simpler with new system calculator

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Early-stage project planning often involves comparing different system options, estimating material quantities, assessing thermal performance and understanding project costs before a final specification has even been developed. To simplify this process, Ecological Building Systems, a leading supplier of natural building... View Article

Why land stewardship is suddenly the talk of the towns

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Right now the drive to build new homes on a scale not seen for decades is dominating headlines, as the Government turbocharges plans for seven new towns. Each is expected to deliver at least 10,000 houses. Meanwhile, Secretary of State... View Article

Versa fire sprinkler boxing – Quick, easy & effective

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Concealing retrofitted fire sprinkler system pipework in social housing tower blocks and low-rise flats is simple quick and cost effective with Encasement’s Versa sprinkler pipe boxing range Pre-finished with a durable and easy clean resin impregnated decorative paper, Versa sprinkler... View Article

RSH publishes its quarterly survey for Q1 April to June 2026

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

The Regulator of Social Housing has published the results of its quarterly survey of private registered providers’ financial health, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2026 today (Thursday 3 September 2026). Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords... View Article