Local sensitivity

Roseanne Field reports on a high-end nine house development in a small village in Kent, built by an SME developer that prides itself on its local knowledge and respectful approach to schemes. Situated just outside Maidstone in Kent, the village... View Article

Clearing the path to timber

The Government’s roadmap for increasing timber use in construction is here, but how is the industry tackling the obstacles? James Parker spoke to Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association. How can structural timber, the ultimate sustainable material... View Article

Walton Homes builds on success at national construction awards

Family run housebuilder Walton Homes is celebrating after two of its developments were chosen as annual winners of the LABC’s The Bricks Development of the Year Awards (The Bricks). Walton Homes earned their place in the prestigious national construction awards shortlist when... View Article

Beal gets green light for £105m development

Regional housebuilder Beal Homes has secured planning approval for a £105m development bringing more than 500 high-quality new homes to a growing community on the south bank of the Humber. The development on a 57-acre-site in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire,... View Article

Ensuring packaged pumping stations meet utility guidelines

For new, large housing developments that cannot connect to the main sewer by gravity, packaged pumping stations perform a vital task and must be designed to water company standards, writes Helen Wilson, Industry & Infrastructure UK manager at Xylem. Packaged... View Article

A successful first Steel Window Association Awards 2024

The winners of the inaugural Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards have been announced at a ceremony in County Hall, London.  These new awards have been created to highlight impressive residential and commercial projects which incorporate steel windows, doors and screens.  The members... View Article