Construction of a highly sustainable social housing development exclusively for older people in Salford has reached its highest point, marking a major milestone for the project. The new Passivhaus-certified ‘independent living scheme’ has now officially topped out, with roof works... View Article

The government’s latest proposals to reform biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements could support smaller housing developments that have struggled in recent years. Richard Greenwood, director of operations for new build at EN:Procure, explains how a more proportionate approach to BNG... View Article

·       New structural steel reuse guide aimed at housebuilders and self-builders ·       Busts myths around structural steel reuse in domestic construction ·       Demonstrates cost and carbon savings of steel reuse ·       Free guide available now from https://cleveland-steel.com/ ·       Official launch at... View Article

Bellway has appointed Martin Wright, an experienced land and planning specialist with a 25-year track record in the industry, as Managing Director of its West Midlands division. Martin, who was working at Bellway in a different role, takes on the... View Article

Luke Brooks of Limelite discusses the shift driven by Awaab’s Law to focusing on breathable materials and building performance that offers long-term solutions to persistent damp and mould. Persistent damp and mould is among the most complex and visible challenges... View Article

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has started delivery across two new sites in North Halifax set to create almost 250 new homes. The developments, both forming part of Calderdale Council’s North Halifax Transformation Programme, will provide a combined investment of... View Article

Leading national contractor GRAHAM has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and construct the next phase of its Charterholme project. The Charterholme site covers an area of approximately 240 hectares and proposes to deliver up to... View Article

Residents are moving into new affordable homes at a £20m development with a ground-floor medical centre in West Didsbury, South Manchester. Southway Housing Trust’s recently completed Two Didsbury Point – on the site of the former Withington Community Hospital –... View Article

New scheme will provide landscaped open space, sustainable features, and significant community benefits Housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to announce it has received a resolution to grant planning permission, subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement* for a new residential... View Article