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The latest episode of Builders’ Voices, a collaborative podcast between Housebuilder & Developer and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), is now available. Adrian Swan left David Wilson Homes, after a long stint with the firm, to found Swan Homes... View Article

netMAGmedia is looking forward to hosting a live industry round table at the Building Centre, London on 24 May. This event will give key insights into how the construction sector is tackling recent changes to Building Regulations, and looking beyond... View Article

Derby Homes has teamed up with Keepmoat Homes to deliver affordable homes on the former Rolls Royce site which once built engines for the iconic Spitfire plane, used during World War II. The deal is part-funded by the new homes... View Article

Housebuilder Newland Homes is celebrating two unanimous planning approvals in Wiltshire, enabling the company to deliver more of its pioneering zero carbon homes across the South West. In Trowbridge, Wiltshire Council granted approval for 50 zero carbon homes on the... View Article

Hopkins Homes has just received the premium ‘five star’ accolade from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), with over 90% of their customers stating that they would recommend the housebuilder to a friend. The HBF star rating scheme awards builders’ stars... View Article

Futurebuild, the event dedicated to building a better future for the built environment calls a wrap on its exciting annual industry event held from 7-9th March. Trailblazers from across the entire built environment came together to take a stand through... View Article

Leading UK developer Stanhope has today announced it has successfully achieved B Corporation (B Corp) certification, joining only a handful of other developers and asset managers who meet the rigorous requirements. Certified B corporations are businesses that meet the highest... View Article

Ross Matthews, Head of Sales at BSI Identify discusses the challenges to the industry around unique identification codes for products. The industry is facing many challenges and everyone will need to adapt accordingly. This adaptability is particularly pertinent to manufacturers... View Article

More much-needed housing will soon be a reality in Wembley following an agreement between Wates and Brent Council to develop 304 new homes. The deal, which was signed this week by the residential division of the leading family-owned development, building... View Article

Speaking ahead of Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget announcement, James Dickens, managing director of Birmingham-based housebuilder Wavensmere Homes, said: “We are bracing ourselves for a lacklustre Budget, but every individual and business operating in the UK needs to believe there might... View Article

Urbanite Living has secured planning consent, subject to conditions, to develop the former Yorkshire Post site in Leeds and deliver one of the city centre’s largest new residential and student living scheme. The Leeds based developer plans to build three... View Article