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Wembley regeneration reaches new heights with Cecil Avenue topping out

Wednesday, 24th September 2025

Brent Council and Wates Residential celebrate the structural completion of a new development in Wembley Housing Zone. Cecil Avenue development will deliver 237 new homes, including 87 affordable homes. The construction of Cecil Avenue is set to be completed at... View Article

CIBSE launches new Society of Vertical Transportation to elevate standards worldwide

Wednesday, 24th September 2025

London, UK – 23 September 2025 CIBSE announced the official launch of the Society of Vertical Transportation (SoVT), an international professional community for individuals and organisations working across the design, engineering, installation and innovation of lifts, escalators and emerging vertical mobility systems. The... View Article

Platform’s Cookley Works shortlisted for national housing award

Wednesday, 24th September 2025

A landmark affordable housing development in Brierley Hill, delivered by Platform Housing Group, has been shortlisted in the Inside Housing Development Awards 2025. Cookley Works has been named a finalist in the Best Affordable Housing Development category recognising its success... View Article

Heralding a new era of active model-based planning

Wednesday, 24th September 2025

Whitepaper reveals how planning teams can visualise construction sequences and identify clashes before they become on-site problems London, 23.09.25 – Today, Elecosoft, a leading UK-based provider of construction software, announces the publication of a groundbreaking whitepaper: Model-Based Planning: The Future of Integrated... View Article

Lignacite makes history this Recycle Week with first-ever concrete block recycled content verification

Wednesday, 24th September 2025

Lignacite has become the first concrete block manufacturer to have the recycled content in its products independently verified by sustainability consultancy Blue Marble. The verification covers over 90% of its range – including the Lignacite ECO, Lignacite GP and Lignacite... View Article

Greencore Homes launches The Canopies: Better than net zero homes in Milton Heights

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Award-winning sustainable housebuilder, Greencore Homes, has officially launched The Canopies, at Milton Heights, Oxfordshire. Enveloped in mature trees and surrounded by nature, The Canopies is a carefully designed collection of 42 Better Than Net Zero homes. Greencore takes a landscape-led... View Article

Dandara meets the demand in Wales with new phase at Carway Development

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Recent research highlights the growing demand for sustainable and high-quality housing across Wales, with greater support needed now more than ever to meet the needs of local Welsh communities. To address this, independent housebuilder Dandara is launching a new phase of homes... View Article

RIBA’s latest research captures likely impacts of AI on architecture

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published a new piece of research which predicts the effect that artificial intelligence (AI) will have on architects and their profession in ten years’ time. AI’s ascendancy will lead to human relationships,... View Article

Constant and unnecessary delays in Barnet Council decision-making threaten delivery of new homes in London

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Chase New Homes is urging the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to intervene in a planning deadlock that is delaying the delivery of much-needed homes at the former PB Donoghue site in Cricklewood. Under planning permission 22/5238/RMA,... View Article

John Sisk & Son Chief Executive confirmed as new Build UK Chair

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Build UK, the leading representative body for the UK construction industry, has confirmed the appointment of Paul Brown, Chief Executive of John Sisk & Son, as its new Chair in its 10th anniversary year. Previously Vice Chair of Build UK... View Article

Over 22,000 emergency callouts for false alarms in medium and high-rise apartments as urgent warning is issued to BTR operators

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Between seven and nine fire service vehicles were deployed during more than 2,000 callouts On 6,631 occasions, the alarm was found to be faulty, damaged, poorly maintained or incorrectly positioned The number of false fire alarms in medium and high-rise... View Article

SPPARC unveils designs for Camden Film Quarter, London’s first inner-city film studio campus

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

LONDON, 23 SEPTEMBER 2025 – London architecture studio SPPARC, in partnership with real estate investment firm Yoo Capital, has unveiled its emerging proposals for Camden Film Quarter, a major mixed-use district set to feature the inner city’s first purpose-built film studio... View Article

LRPM Opens New London Office as Demand Surges for Specialist High-Rise Block Management

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Leading property management firm targets 400% growth with Camden expansion and specialist team. LONDON, Sept 23rd 2025 – Block management specialist LRPM has opened a new London office in Camden as it capitalises on growing demand for expert management of high-rise... View Article

Housing Ombudsman’s Annual Complaint Review shows signs of cautious optimism amid rising complaint volumes

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

We have published our Annual Complaints Review 2024-25. This found complaints still rising, but some encouraging signs that landlord handling is improving. There was a 2-percentage point fall in our overall maladministration rate, a 7% drop for complaint handling and a... View Article

Open Day success at Housing 21’s Extra Care scheme in Faringdon

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Open Day success at Housing 21’s Extra Care scheme in Faringdon Housing 21 welcomed members of the local community to celebrate the launch of its newest Extra Care scheme, Fern Meadows, in Oxfordshire. The open day, held on Wednesday... View Article

Leading housebuilder Barratt Homes is set to unveil its latest 260-home development in Morpeth.

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Located off Cottingwood Lane, Laurel Chase will offer a selection of three, four and five bedroom homes designed to cater to a variety of buyers. Two show homes will be able to view at the development’s launch, including the four bedroom Radleigh... View Article

Professional excellence creates a personal bathroom dream

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Schlüter Systems, the largest and most innovative manufacturer of system solutions for the function, protection and decoration of tile and natural stone in the world; the company is well known as the expert in creating waterproof, durable bathrooms. Schlüter Registered... View Article

Timber landmark in Gstaad receives planning permission

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Timber landmark in Gstaad receives planning permission Foster + Partners’ design for Gstaad House in Switzerland has been granted planning permission. Capitalising on its scenic natural surroundings in the picturesque town of Gstaad, the new timber building will house a... View Article