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Access to the right options

Thursday, 14th May 2026

Graham Mears at Stannah Lifts explains the different types of lift solutions designed for improving accessibility, and advises on the best options for a variety of scenarios. Passenger lifts are the most common type of lift found in residential and... View Article

Pioneering housing summit in Leeds to tackle affordable homes shortage

Thursday, 14th May 2026

A pioneering, first-of-its-kind summit taking place in Leeds later this month at UKREiiF, with a focus on accelerating delivery of 1.5 million affordable homes, is already shaping up to be one of the most in-demand events at the annual property forum. Taking... View Article

Bellway’s plans to build 73 homes in Southwater approved by councillors

Thursday, 14th May 2026

Revised plans for 73 homes on land east of Shipley Road in the Sussex village of Southwater have been approved by councillors. The application, by Bellway’s Southern Counties division, was discussed by Horsham District Council’s planning committee on Tuesday (12... View Article

Golden Lane Housing achieves highest regulatory ratings

Thursday, 14th May 2026

Golden Lane Housing has achieved the highest possible ratings from the Regulator of Social Housing following its recent inspection, which recognise the organisation’s strong performance across governance, financial resilience and the quality of services delivered to tenants. Golden Lane Housing attained the top ratings of G1 for governance, V1 for viability and... View Article

Cameron Homes Receives Go-ahead for £39m Bamford Place Scheme in Uttoxeter Town Centre

Thursday, 14th May 2026

Cameron Homes has received planning approval from East Staffordshire Borough Council to deliver 119 homes on the former Bamford Works factory site in Uttoxeter town centre. Cameron is working in partnership with JCB to deliver the £39m legacy-led development, which... View Article

Future Homes Standard risks overlooking biggest household energy use, warns WWHR sector

Thursday, 14th May 2026

As the Future Homes Standard (FHS) moves into its final policy stage before implementation, the Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHR) sector, led by Showersave and Recoup, has identified that the framework may limit opportunities for reducing domestic hot water (DHW)... View Article

Polyfoam XPS Floorboard & Roofboard Extra now deliver improved lambda values – with full BBA certification

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Architects are continually challenged to achieve lower U‑values, slimmer build‑ups, and long‑term performance without compromising structural integrity. Polyfoam XPS has responded. Our newly enhanced lambda values for Polyfoam Floorboard and Roofboard Extra give specifiers even greater design flexibility – enabling... View Article

Arma metal pipe boxing for energy efficient heating

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

With carbon reduction and energy efficiency driving the installation of cleaner heating solutions, the need to conceal exterior pipework and associated components forms an essential part of the final installation, which helps improves aesthetics while adding a level of physical... View Article

Find a Way to Better Flooring with Beauflor at Housing 2026

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Leading sheet vinyl flooring brand Beauflor will be presenting its collections designed to cope with the unique demands of social housing projects at Housing 2026. Exhibiting at Manchester’s Housing 2026, Beauflor will show that its sheet vinyl flooring is a... View Article

Discover Floors with the Ability to Improve Lives at Housing 2026

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Discover IVC Commercial’s affordable social housing flooring solutions at Housing 2026. Leading European manufacturer of sheet vinyl flooring, IVC Commercial will be exhibiting at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated social housing collections that are affordable for providers and which have... View Article

Proctor Group provides an ‘Air’ of luxury on new home development

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

The first site development by a new luxury housebuilder is benefiting from Proctor Group’s Proctor Air® underlay on the pitched roof. Braddus Homes is a small housing developer set up by childhood friends who wanted to offer something different to... View Article

GRAHAM breaks ground on £59m PBSA project at Loughborough University

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Leading construction firm GRAHAM has commenced work on a new £59m student accommodation at Loughborough University. The contractor marked the project milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony on the site, located in the Central Park area of the campus, on Tuesday... View Article

Perkins&Will Selected to Design New James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Major healthcare project is part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme and uses a modularised Hospital 2.0 system, with a human-centred design approach. London— Perkins&Will has been appointed to design and develop plans for a replacement James Paget Hospital in... View Article

Join Quantum Free RIBA-Accredited CPD Webinar Series

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Boost your knowledge. Build your CPD hours. Quantum is running a series of three free-to-attend live webinars, each covering essential topics from the RIBA Core Curriculum. Attendees can choose the sessions most relevant to them or join the full series.... View Article

Interactive Clerkenwell installation invites architects to shape ‘safer buildings’ conversation

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

wienerberger’s live installation, “The People Behind Safer Buildings”, will be held within the EH Smith Design Centre during Clerkenwell Design Week Building materials manufacturer, wienerberger, will invite architects to be part of a live, evolving digital installation at Clerkenwell Design... View Article

Design the space between

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Grout is often an afterthought, chosen from a limited range of colours to get an approximate match to the tile. It doesn’t have to be. Kerakoll’s Fugabella Color is a grout range with 50 different shades, allowing you to use... View Article

The Warm Homes Plan – Building fabric in the age of high-tech homes

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

The Warm Homes Plan has arrived to replace the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). It represents a shift in focus away from a fabric first approach to instead prioritise high-tech solutions such as PV, battery storage and heat pumps. This change... View Article

The Warm Homes Plan – Building fabric in the age of high-tech homes

Wednesday, 13th May 2026