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Lovell has picked up a coveted national award for being a good neighbour at its Benwell Dene development in Newcastle. Benwell Dene has been named as the ‘Most Improved Winner’ in the Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site Awards for 2026.... View Article

Five-star homebuilder Allison Homes Central has appointed Jason Oakley, an award-winning Senior Site Manager from Northamptonshire, to lead the delivery of its new development within Priors Hall Park, Corby. Jason Oakley Allison Homes Central’s development will feature a total of... View Article

Ari Fatah, Technical Standards Manager, Veriforce CHAS As construction standards evolve, housebuilders and developers face increasing pressure to demonstrate the compliance and competence of their contractors and wider supply chains. Prequalification certifications and processes are essential components of risk management,... View Article

Forty-five new affordable homes are on the way for families in a Cambridgeshire village. Work has started at Wyatt Court in Wimblington, a development from BFL (Bromford Flagship LiveWest), the UK’s largest provider of new affordable homes. Of the homes,... View Article

Cruden submits planning to transform former Xcite site Five-star housebuilder Cruden has submitted plans for a major new affordable housing development at Almondvale Parkway in Livingston. The proposals would transform the former Xcite Livingston site into 121 high-quality affordable homes,... View Article

The Government’s stated ambition to be ‘builders and not blockers’ appears to have faded with no clear backing for small builders to help stimulate economic growth in the King’s Speech, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief... View Article

Revised plans for 73 homes on land east of Shipley Road in the Sussex village of Southwater have been approved by councillors. The application, by Bellway’s Southern Counties division, was discussed by Horsham District Council’s planning committee on Tuesday (12... View Article

Cameron Homes has received planning approval from East Staffordshire Borough Council to deliver 119 homes on the former Bamford Works factory site in Uttoxeter town centre. Cameron is working in partnership with JCB to deliver the £39m legacy-led development, which... View Article

Leading construction firm GRAHAM has commenced work on a new £59m student accommodation at Loughborough University. The contractor marked the project milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony on the site, located in the Central Park area of the campus, on Tuesday... View Article

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, is set to break ground on the second phase of its Springhill Farm development and create 295 new homes in Shotts, North Lanarkshire. Representing a £51 million investment into the local area, the additional homes follow... View Article

Located off Gynsill Lane, the scheme will be known as Gynsill Grange and feature a high-quality mix of one, two, three, four and five bedroom homes, available via open market sale and affordable routes. Designed with modern lifestyles in mind... View Article

Simple Life Management, the operational arm of leading build-to-rent (BTR) specialist Sigma Capital, has announced the appointment of Ged McPartlin as Managing Director. Ged is a leading figure in the UK BTR and single-family housing (SFH) sector, with more than 25 years’ experience spanning... View Article

Avant Homes will deliver 104 new homes in the village of Great Houghton, Barnsley, after being granted planning permission for a £23.5m development. Called Houghton Place and located on High Street, the development will comprise a mix of one-, two-, three-,... View Article

Planning approval has been granted by Newham Council for the first phase of the Pudding Mill Lane development, a major milestone for the joint venture partnership between London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) and Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure... View Article

Family-owned, Glasgow-based housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) has officially begun construction on 19 new homes for social rent in Arden, Glasgow, marking the next phase of regeneration in the area. The £4.3 million development is being delivered in partnership with Glen... View Article

Structural repairs, groundworks, restoration and construction is progressing at pace at Wavensmere Homes’ redevelopment of the former 18th Century Milford Mills, which overlooks the River Derwent, located between Belper and Duffield in north Derbyshire. The first roofs are in place, with... View Article

Local housebuilder Story Homes is thrilled to announce that it has been crowned Housebuilder of the Year at the prestigious Insider North East Property Awards, recognising the company’s continued investment, growth and commitment to delivering high-quality homes and communities across the... View Article

The Contract Flooring Association (CFA) has achieved a significant success for its members and the wider sector, following the publication of the new Future Homes and Building Standards in March 2026. In the original consultation draft, proposed limits on thermal... View Article

                     Jones Homes has been shortlisted in the North West Homebuilder Awards in both the Large Development and Small Development categories. Alderley Gardens, a heritage development in the grounds of Alderley... View Article