LGA responds to IPPR analysis on retrofitting homes

Cllr David Renard, environment spokesperson for the Local Government Association said: “Councils have long been calling for further investment into retrofitting homes and public buildings. Not only do poorly insulated buildings waste money for households and the public purse, but... View Article

Lovell Partnerships makes presence know in north east

One year since being brought on as area director of Lovell Partnerships in the North East region, Paul Devaney is already helping to steer the national housebuilder to success with a raft of eight new appointments and the breaking of... View Article

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen has died at the age of 96 after a reign of 70 years. A statement from the King said: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me... View Article

Simon Clarke replaces Greg Clark as Housing Secretary

After just two months in the job, Greg Clark has been replaced by Teeside MP Simon Clarke as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities in new Prime Minister Liz Truss’ Cabinet. Clarke, 37, was previously Chief Secretary... View Article

Industry reacts to Truss appointment as PM

When Liz Truss is formally appointed Prime Minister today, she will become the fourth Conservative PM in six years. Truss faces an array of immediate challenges, in particular the cost of living crisis, which is expected to see the announcement... View Article

Europe’s largest 3D modular homes facility to be built in the UK

TopHat announces new Northamptonshire site capable of producing “one-house-an-hour” State-of-the-art facility will use precision-engineering techniques to create c.4,000 energy-efficient homes a year Factory will be operational from 2023, creating 1,000 highly skilled jobs locally TopHat, the leading 3D modular house... View Article

Super solar

In a world that is steadily warming, and with energy bills also on the rise, solar control products are playing a vital role in maintaining the comfort for homeowners, says Paul Higgins of TuffX. The average British person spends approximately... View Article

Masonry’s role on the road to net zero

Miles Hogg of Lignacite explores how concrete masonry has evolved to meet the demands of the 2050 net zero deadline. Over the years, concrete masonry has evolved to meet many challenges, including carbon reduction targets for buildings and increasingly demanding... View Article

Showcase of RCI innovations

Registrations for the Roofing Cladding and Insulation (RCI) Show, which is being held at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes 18-19 October, are now open. The RCI Show will be celebrating its sixth year as the UK’s dedicated roofing, cladding and insulation... View Article

The big one is back

The Birmingham edition of UK Construction Week – claimed to be the UK’s “largest event for the built environment” – returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 4-6 October 2022. UKCW Birmingham will “celebrate culture change in construction” with three days of... View Article

Steps towards safety

Kevin Underwood of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) discusses the key components for construction of safe staircases,, and the regulatory background. For many homes, a staircase not only provides a functional role, it’s also a central feature of a property. ... View Article

Major new Colindale regeneration scheme gets the green light

Planning permission has been granted for the ambitious regeneration of the Douglas Bader Park estate in Colindale. Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group together with leading housing provider Home Group, will deliver the transformation of this 1970’s estate to provide over... View Article