Timber frame unlocks faster, cleaner homebuilding

Daniel Clarke, Senior Key Account Manager at West Fraser, explains Britain’s housing crisis demands urgent, scalable, and sustainable solutions. To deliver 1.5 million homes in five years, the construction industry must adopt faster, cleaner and more efficient building methods. Structural... View Article

Bellway buys land for 82 low-carbon homes in North Horsham

Bellway has completed the purchase of land to build 82 low-carbon homes within the new Mowbray Village development in North Horsham. The acquisition follows the submission of a reserved matters planning application earlier this year, for a range of one,... View Article

Damp and mould: Scotland must turn regulation into prevention

The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, commonly referred to as Awaab’s Law, come into force in October, introducing new responsibilities for landlords around tackling damp and mould in rented homes. The regulations are welcome and we fully... View Article

New £35 million regeneration scheme launches in North Halifax

Senior leaders from across Yorkshire have gathered at a transformative housing scheme in North Halifax. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Councillor Kieth Ingle, joined senior representatives from Homes England and top 10 housebuilder, Keepmoat, to celebrate the development... View Article

Stonewater uses drones to survey nearly 1,000 residential blocks

Leading housing provider Stonewater has used drones to survey nearly 1,000 residential blocks, using aerial technology to identify roof defects early and support a more proactive approach to maintaining customers’ homes. Completed in just four months, the programme covered 969... View Article

Wavensmere Homes Recruits Ryan Pritchard as Technical Manager

Birmingham-headquartered urban regeneration specialist Wavensmere Homes has appointed Ryan Pritchard as a technical manager to bolster the team supporting its major construction projects. Established in 2016, Wavensmere’s live projects have a collective GDV of over £400m. The five major developments... View Article

Beko – building stronger partnerships with housebuilders

Built for every home. Backed for long term customer confidence. Beko helps housebuilders deliver appliance solutions across every price point, with four leading brands, dependable performance, and the UK’s largest appliance service network. Partner with an award-winning team Beko isn’t... View Article

Trenchless installation of a new 400 metre sewer system

Background In the historic city of Treviso, the construction of a new sewer system was required to support urban infrastructure in a highly sensitive environment. The project alignment runs beneath both a railway line and the river Sile, in an... View Article

A Premium Alternative to Stainless Steel

Stainless steel has long been the go-to choice for contract and specification projects, but it no longer needs to be the only option. Clearwater Products’ Granite Mio Compact range offers specifiers a competitively priced alternative, combining the premium look and... View Article

What housebuilders need to know about low impact materials

By Simon Brown, National Housing Sector Manager at Furlong Flooring. As sustainability moves from aspiration to expectation, housebuilders and developers face increasing pressure to demonstrate the environmental credentials of every element within a new home. From planning requirements and net-zero... View Article