Government package intended to boost social housing delivery

The Government has announced a raft of measures to increase delivery of new social housing across the sector, towards its goal of 300,000 new social affordable homes over the next decade. As well as introducing “immediate” Section 106 changes to [...]

Vistry moves into TV with AI-generated ads on Channel 4

Space & Time brokers industry-first deal  Vistry, the UK home builder that encompasses Countryside Homes, Bovis Homes and Linden Homes, is using Channel 4’s ‘Generative AI solution’, Smart Ad Engine, for TV advertising to launch its first TV ad campaign [...]

CMA makes investigated housebuilders pay £100m to fund affordable homes

The Competition and Markets Authority has concluded its investigation into nine separate volume housebuilders over “suspected anti-competitive conduct,” by issuing several requirements to prevent information sharing including a £100m payment for affordable home construction. These 'Commitments' “address the CMA's competition [...]

Marking 125 years of Blue Circle Cement

As Tarmac Blue Circle marks 125 years of supplying trusted cement to the UK construction industry, sustainability remains firmly at the core of our vision for the future. With housebuilders and developers under increasing pressure to deliver more sustainable projects, [...]

Wates Wildscape: Reimagining the balance between housing and habitats

Turning BNG from Burden to Opportunity As England accelerates plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029, developers face a difficult challenge: balancing the demand for housing with the urgent need to restore our natural environment. Wates Land and [...]

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Planning permission shortages stifle housing growth

Unprecedented challenges ahead

The social sector faces unprecedented level of challenges to deliver the Government’s tough housing agenda Record levels of homelessness are pushing many councils’ revenue budgets to breaking point as the... View Article

Six benefits of residential MVHR systems

Paul Williams, Product Manager at Domus Ventilation All homes, old and new, need effective ventilation to maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment. As our awareness of indoor air quality... View Article

The role of roofscapes

Nick Boulton at the Trussed Rafter Association says that with calls for faster and better housing delivery continuing to shape the sector, making practical progress relies on involving specialists. The... View Article
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Favoured by specifiers who need to consider solutions to noise pollution in today’s busy, building world, CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a versatile, economical sound-reducing flooring system which reduces both impact and airborne transmitted... View Article

Heating solutions with the future in mind

At Myson, we believe in implementing complete solutions rather than individual components. A full range of indoor climate solutions from one supplier – easier for you, better for your customers. Radiators remain the... View Article

Meet Emuca at KBB 2026!

Engineering-driven furniture hardware developed to optimise production efficiency, durability and design integration. Explore our latest functional systems and technical innovations at KBB 2026. With 45 years of experience in the... View Article

Setcrete Creates Base for Great British Summer

MKM Stoke branch manager Paul Hodgkiss used Setcrete Exterior levelling compound to deliver a flawlessly smooth base that will withstand exposure to the worst of the British weather for a garden dome at his Nantwich... View Article

The Original Game‑Changing Loft Door

For 15 years, the GL250 has redefined airtight loft access. Discover why housebuilders still trust the original market‑leading design for outstanding performance. Fifteen years after launch, the Manthorpe GL250 Loft... View Article

Rural living reimagined

This unique barn conversion combines traditional character with contemporary design. Expansive panoramic glazing and thoughtfully positioned windows draw natural light deep into the home while celebrating its architectural form. Check... View Article

Complete Wetroom Protection with Marmox

Reliable, efficient, and adaptable wetroom solutions for modern developments Wetrooms are increasingly popular in modern residential developments, offering open-plan accessibility, contemporary appeal, and flexible layouts. For developers and builders, delivering... View Article
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