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Housebuilder inspires next generation of construction workers through education programmes

Tuesday, 25th August 2026

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, is helping to address the construction industry’s skills shortage by investing in the next generation of talent through a programme of careers events and practical skills workshops across the North East. Throughout the academic year,... View Article

Social and Affordable Homes Programme Funding Award

Tuesday, 25th August 2026

Vistry Group PLC (“Vistry” or the “Group”) is pleased to announce that it has been reconfirmed as a Strategic Partner and secured a significant direct grant award under the first allocation of funding made available as part of the government’s £39bn... View Article

Orbit response to SAHP announcement

Tuesday, 25th August 2026

Phil Andrew, Group Chief Executive for Orbit commented: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been awarded £350m as part of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and to be able to continue to work with Homes England in helping to tackle... View Article

Beyond the block

Tuesday, 25th August 2026

The construction industry is under increasing pressure to deliver more from the buildings it creates. Homes and commercial buildings alike are expected to be more energy efficient, lower carbon, durable and cost-effective than ever before. At the same time, designers,... View Article

Avant Homes starts work on £23m, 84-home Sutton-in-Ashfield development

Tuesday, 25th August 2026

Housebuilder Avant Homes East Midlands has started construction on its £22.8m, 84 new-home development in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Called Silverhill Edge and located off Fisher Close, the development will comprise a mix of three-, four- and five-bedroom homes. The development will feature 12 of Avant Homes’... View Article

Stonewater secures record £350 million Homes England funding allocation

Tuesday, 25th August 2026

Stonewater has secured its largest-ever funding allocation from Homes England, enabling the delivery of thousands of much-needed affordable homes around the country. The leading housing provider was awarded £350 million through the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP), reinforcing its... View Article

First wave of council housebuilding funding announced with 60% allocation for social rent

Tuesday, 25th August 2026

The first phase of funding from the Government’s Social & Affordable Housing Programme has been announced, but with only a proportion allocated to be social rent, rather than 100% as the Prime Minister had pledged before he came into office.... View Article

Connect, collaborate & shape the future

Tuesday, 25th August 2026

29 September – 01 October NEC, Birmingham Registrations are now live for UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, the national platform for the built environment to connect, collaborate and shape the future of construction. Sponsored by Wyre, HotelPlanner, SolarEdge and Build... View Article

Consultation launched on handing development ‘call in’ powers from councils to Mayors

Monday, 24th August 2026

The Government is planning to give Mayors across England ‘call in’ powers for larger developments, rolling out existing powers of the Mayor of London to oversee schemes under the National Planning Policy Framework. A consultation has been launched on the... View Article

BDP – Designed Greenheys completes at Manchester Science Park

Monday, 24th August 2026

Greenheys, a 131,000 sq ft laboratory and research building at Manchester Science Park, has been completed, providing a new home for UK Biobank and a major new facility for life sciences research in Manchester. Designed by architects from BDP, the... View Article

Cheshire housing association secures almost half a million pounds to help residents across Northwich, Winsford, and Frodsham

Monday, 24th August 2026

Cheshire housing association Weaver Vale Housing Trust (WVHT) is celebrating almost half a million pounds in new funding to keep supporting local people through cost-of-living pressures, job hunting, and everyday life challenges. WVHT has secured £496,327 from the National Lottery... View Article

Multi-award-winning 250-home Cotswolds collection passes halfway milestone

Monday, 24th August 2026

Spitfire Homes’ multi-award-winning 250-home Ellenbrook collection has passed the halfway milestone, reinforcing its position as one of the Cotswolds’ standout new communities following sustained demand since its launch in 2024. The Moreton-in-Marsh scheme forms part of the exclusive Spitfire Homes... View Article

A practical guide to compliant electric heating, hot water and ventilation for social housing

Monday, 24th August 2026

As social housing providers face increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon and meet evolving regulations, the systems you specify matter more than ever. Our new guide explores how modern electric solutions can support compliance, cut costs and improve... View Article

Passivhaus homes at Perceval Grange deliver insights into how airtightness can be achieved at scale

Monday, 24th August 2026

The first homes Bellway has built to highly energy efficient Passivhaus Standard have passed their final airtightness tests, comfortably exceeding the requirements for Passivhaus certification. The housebuilder is delivering eight two-bedroom Passivhaus properties at its Perceval Grange development in Midhurst,... View Article

Decoupling mats are an important element of successful background preparation

Monday, 24th August 2026

A successful commercial tiling job starts long before the first tile is laid. Careful assessment and preparation of the background, including the selection of a suitable decoupling mat (if required), is essential to create the foundations for a durable installation.... View Article

Bloor’s dairy improves herd health and productivity with Brett Martin’s Marlon CST Heatguard

Monday, 24th August 2026

As part of a refurbishment project, Brett Martin’s Marlon CST Heatguard has been installed for the roof of a milking shed at Bloor’s Farm in Warrington, Cheshire. Chosen by one of the farm’s owners, the innovative roofing solution, with advanced... View Article

Retaining wall system helps streamline construction at Bushby Fields

Monday, 24th August 2026

Bushby Fields is a residential development in Leicestershire by Bloor Homes, a 5 Star housebuilder delivering developments across the UK. Tobermore supplied its Secura Grand retaining wall system for the residential housing scheme, providing the project team with a fast,... View Article

Internal Entrance Doors: Q-Mark Certified for Fire, Smoke & Security

Monday, 24th August 2026

Ahmarra, one of the UK’s leading bespoke timber door manufacturers, specialises in triple scope internal entrance doors for residential buildings. The entrance doors are third-party certified for fire and smoke under the Q-Mark Timber Fire Door Manufacture scheme, and for security under the Q-Mark Enhanced Security... View Article