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Reducing Embodied Carbon in Ventilation Systems: A Critical Step Toward Net Zero

Wednesday, 29th October 2025

Alun Thomas, Nuaire Engineering Director As the built environment accelerates its transition toward net zero, the industry’s attention has rightly shifted from just operational efficiency to whole-life carbon emissions. While energy efficiency remains crucial, reducing embodied carbon—the emissions associated with... View Article

Wates launches Wates Wildscape

Wednesday, 29th October 2025

Wates Wildscape, a new business dedicated to delivering high-quality biodiversity habitat sites across the UK, has been launched by Wates. Representing a bold step in Wates’ drive to lead the way in sustainable land promotion, Wates Wildscape provides a vital... View Article

Naturepanel extends portfolio with the launch of newly created Wood Slat range

Wednesday, 29th October 2025

Naturepanel, the multi award-winning interior wall panel brand from Grant Westfield, has extended its portfolio following the launch of its newly created Wood Slat collection. Building on the success of its hugely popular Bleached Cuneo Oak, Brown Cuneo Oak and... View Article

Taylor Wimpey rolls out Keylite’s ModuLite system across UK developments

Wednesday, 29th October 2025

Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), part of The Keystone Group, has been a trusted supplier to national housebuilder Taylor Wimpey for more than five years, and is now delivering its innovative ModuLite system across multiple UK housing developments. Already making an... View Article

Finally, a membrane with installers in mind: Class B Fire Rated Window and Door Sealing Membrane + (ME020)

Wednesday, 29th October 2025

Illbruck are proud to introduce the latest membrane designed firmly with contractors and installers in mind, Class B Fire Rated Window and Door Sealing Membrane + (ME020). The Fast and Easier to Install Self Adhesive Interface Sealing Membrane ME020 is... View Article

Wates Wildscape: Reimagining the balance between housing and habitats

Wednesday, 29th October 2025

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... View Article

Council and developer The Hill Group propose to build 165 new homes at Hanover and Princess Courts in Cambridge

Tuesday, 28th October 2025

Cambridge City Council and The Hill Group have submitted plans for 165 new homes to be built on the site of Hanover and Princess Courts, just off Hills Road in Cambridge – 72 council homes and 93 private sale homes.... View Article

Dandara apprentice inspires the next generation through housebuilder’s management programme

Tuesday, 28th October 2025

In light of National Career Development Month in November, many students in their final year of school across the country find themselves at a crossroads, deciding whether to pursue further education or enter the world of work. With a full... View Article

Insulation’s role in the Future Homes and Building Standard (FHBS)

Tuesday, 28th October 2025

The Future Homes Standard was first proposed by government in 2019. Despite plans for implementation in 2025, as of the time of writing, the final details of the Future Homes and Buildings Standard (FHBS) have yet to be confirmed. Compared... View Article

Style Supports StrongMen Charity Golf Day

Tuesday, 28th October 2025

Style, the UK’s leading moveable wall specialist, proudly supported the annual StrongMen Charity Golf Day, held on Friday 24th October at the Old Fold Manor Golf Club in Chipping Barnet, London. Organised by the bereavement support charity StrongMen, the event... View Article

Pump up the volume with system design

Tuesday, 28th October 2025

Polypipe Building Products explores how heat pumps supported by efficient system design and components can help developers meet low-carbon targets and futureproof new homes at scale. Now firmly on the horizon, the Future Homes Standard (FHS) will require all new... View Article

Beal Homes submits £37m plans to extend popular Yorkshire community

Monday, 27th October 2025

Regional housebuilder Beal Homes has submitted plans for a £37m development extending a successful community in a popular area of Yorkshire. Family-run Beal has applied to East Riding of Yorkshire Council for full planning permission for 169 high-quality homes in... View Article

Government is right to tackle the issue of London’s unviable housing

Monday, 27th October 2025

The Government has recognised that housebuilding in London has become unviable and has announced a raft of measures to help get London’s housing projects off the ground. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: “The... View Article

Prime residential development opportunity in Northumberland brought to market by Avison Young

Monday, 27th October 2025

Prime residential development opportunity in Northumberland brought to market by Avison Young Global commercial real estate advisor Avison Young has been appointed to bring phase two of Cottingwood, a residential development opportunity in Morpeth, Northumberland, to market on behalf of... View Article

Housebuilder head office expansion marks over 30 years in Bury St Edmunds

Monday, 27th October 2025

Bloor Homes’ Eastern region has officially relocated to a newly refurbished regional office, marking over nearly 50 years of facilitating housing development in East Anglia. The move continues the company’s long-standing presence in the area, transitioning from its original base... View Article

Record breaking turnover for Keller at Küchenmeile 2025

Monday, 27th October 2025

Once again, the sun was shining as record-breaking crowds made their way to Gut Böckel Castle in Germany for this year’s Küchenmeile, the annual celebration of all things kitchen. Keller truly delivered excitement for 2026; unveiling a host of surprises... View Article

Italian Flooring Giant Florian Group Launches Natura Flooring In UK

Friday, 24th October 2025

Natura Flooring, part of Italy’s prestigious Florian Group, has officially launched in the UK with a new 6,000 sq ft site near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, opening the door to authentic Italian-made wood flooring for British homeowners, architects, and designers. Unlike many flooring... View Article

Ask the Manufacturer: It’s ‘belt and braces’ for bathroom waterproofing needs

Friday, 24th October 2025

On the back of a recent Building Insights podcast, Jamie Sandilands of Grant Westfield answers Housebuilder & Developer’s questions – including on how NHBC’s new bathroom waterproofing rules mean that a ‘belt and braces’ approach is needed. What are the... View Article