Closing the door on noise in multi-occupancy buildings

Urban skylines are reaching new heights. From London to Glasgow, tall residential and mixed-use buildings are booming as cities respond to housing demand and urban density. While structural stability and fire safety are often the focus of high-rise design, acoustic... View Article

How landscape architecture futureproofs urban spaces

Kinley’s Sol Russel assesses the importance of utilising sustainable urban design solutions – to mitigate the urban heat island effect, improve air quality, and create more liveable urban environments. While sustainability is rapidly becoming a major consideration of building design... View Article

Upwardly-mobile inclusivity

Rebecca Goldsmith at Knauf explains how expectations are now higher for inclusive bathrooms in high-rise multi-occupancy buildings, which are often where requirements for safety, acoustics, thermal performance and durability are tested. High-rise multi-occupancy buildings (HRMOs) now face unique regulatory obligations... View Article

Overcoming accessible bathroom specification pitfalls

Here Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at AKW, discusses the key pitfalls to delivering retirement and care and large refurbishment accessible bathrooms, and how to overcome them. Whether it’s a mixed-ability housing project, a private-pay refurbishment, multi-generational... View Article

Housebuilder breaks ground at two developments across West Essex

Independent housebuilder Dandara has officially commenced construction at St Mary’s​ Park in Great Dunmow and Prior’s Edge in Takeley. This milestone marks a significant​ step forward for much-needed housing delivery in the region, with off-plan launches set​ for February 2026, with show homes... View Article

Anwyl set to start work on 122 new homes in Haydock

WORK to create 122 new homes in Haydock will begin this month, Anwyl Homes has confirmed. When the homebuilder acquired the 11.5-acre site, west of Lodge Lane, in December 2024, it had outline permission for up to 130 new homes.... View Article

Call to action at Futurebuild ‘26

Under the headline theme of ‘Connect’, Futurebuild 2026 is shining a light on the need for collective action in order to drive sustainable change, strengthen competitive standing and support a thriving built environment. There are a raft of heavyweight partners... View Article