Local Space appoints Director of Assets and New Business 

Local Space, a London-based housing association that provides high-quality homes to people experiencing homelessness, has appointed Kamran Tyler-Hussain as Director of Assets and New Business. Kamran brings experience in housing, property, development and public service. He is also a chartered... View Article

Guinness Homes win prestigious housing award

The Waterside at Bromley-by-Bow, London won the award for Best Development in the South at this year’s ceremony. The Waterside consists of 86 one and two – bedroom apartments with open-plan living spaces and private balconies or terraces. Residents will also have canal-side... View Article

Dandara promotes new generation of housebuilding talent

Dandara has promoted five early-career professionals into permanent roles after they successfully completed a two-year Trainee Management Programme, demonstrating the housebuilder’s commitment to addressing the youth skills gap. The latest promotions come as attention continues to grow around the need to... View Article

Planning to be submitted for trio of Sheffield sites

Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) is working on planning applications for 133 new homes across three separate Sheffield sites. The SHC partnership is Sheffield City Council’s joint venture development company with private developer Keepmoat and Great Places Housing Group; it has... View Article

Do you need Passive House-certified windows? A user guide

What Passive House certification for windows involves Passive House Component certification is not a marketing badge, but rather a rigorous scientific process to guarantee the fabric and systems performance of a Passive House building. To certify windows, the Passivhaus Institut... View Article

Why material specification matters long after project completion

Quality architectural stonework is more than a design feature. It is an investment in longevity, performance and enduring appeal. Here, Callum Jensen, Senior Commercial Manager at Haddonstone, examines why whole-life value should be at the heart of every specification decision... View Article

Crittall steelwork to take centre stage at historic Ibex House

Crittall Windows has secured a major contract to supply 2,600 individual window frames for the transformation of London’s Grade II-listed Ibex House into a landmark hotel. Crittall’s W20 windows will feature throughout the historic Art Deco building, including large ribbon... View Article

More choice for every style of home

Rationel products are now part of the VELFAC range, bringing familiar window and door solutions together under one brand. If you’re planning a self-build or renovation and have previously considered Rationel windows and doors, you may notice some changes. The... View Article

New Era begins at Vicaima Limited

One of Europe’s key joinery manufacturers, the Vicaima Group, have announced the appointment of Patrick Guest as Vicaima Limited’s Managing Director. Responsible for its operations and activities throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, Patrick is a highly accomplished and well-known... View Article

GRAHAM completes Osney Power Station redevelopment

Oxford’s first electrical power station has been transformed into the Global Leadership Centre at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.   Leading construction firm GRAHAM has completed the restoration of Osney Power Station, transforming the former industrial landmark into the... View Article

New Practical Guide to Awaab’s Law Compliance in Scotland

Today marks the introduction of Awaab’s Law in Scotland, bringing new requirements for how social housing providers identify, investigate and resolve damp and mould issues. As organisations adapt to the new regulatory framework, having robust processes, clear documentation and effective... View Article

Specify with confidence: Polyfoam XPS at 0.031 W/mK

BBA-certified XPS insulation for demanding applications When thermal performance, durability and reliable specification matter, Polyfoam XPS provides a robust insulation solution for a wide range of building applications. Our 0.031 W/mK Polyfoam XPS products are BBA-certified, providing architects, designers and specifiers with independently... View Article

A brighter balance

Making room for photovoltaic panels and daylight It’s clear that a commercial roof can put sunlight to work in two ways. Photovoltaic (PV) panels generate electricity, while rooflights bring natural light into the building, reducing the need for electric lighting.... View Article