What planning reform means for you

With the benefit of 20 years of experience navigating planning policy, Mark Mirams, chief operations officer at Studio Charrette gives readers a no-nonsense view of the practical changes brought by the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. At Studio Charrette, we know how frustrating... View Article

Retrofit success slashes bills

A GROUNDBREAKING retrofit project has transformed a block of sheltered flats in Kirkintilloch – cutting carbon emissions, halving energy bills. An ambitious £2.1 million energy upgrade at Kelvin Court has been named Large Scale Project of the Year at the... View Article

ZHA wins the architectural competition

Lithuanian Airports today announced that Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been selected as the winner of the international architectural competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport. The project represents a significant milestone in the airport’s long-term strategic... View Article

Lords criticise Planning & Infrastructure Bill

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received a mixed reaction in its second reading in the House of Lords, with some Peers expressing ”serious concerns” with the proposed legislation. Introducing the Bill, Lord Khan of Burnley (Housing, Communities and Local... View Article

New town planning

Chris Adair of Marshalls, explores how developers can embed flood resilience into new housing schemes, especially as the UK prepares to deliver over a million homes, including a new generation of towns and communities. The UK Government’s recent announcement of... View Article

Housing tech founder made MBE

The founder of a housing tech company, which combines ingenious technology with proactive human contact to improve the lives of older people, has been made an MBE. James Batchelor, inventor of the ‘I am okay’ button and founder of Alertacall,... View Article

tp bennett unveils Stonecutter

tp bennett, the international architecture and design practice, has announced the completion of Stonecutter, a highly amenitised, user experience-driven and tenant-centric new office building within central London. Commissioned by Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate group of CDPQ, and PIMCO Prime... View Article

SES Engineering Services announces record turnover & profit

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has today announced record financial results, with turnover growing by 55.3 per cent in 2024 and profit (before tax) increasing by 60.2 per cent to £9.3 million. The business, which... View Article

Affordable housing supply sees marginal uptick

According to the latest statistics from Homes England on housing starts and completions, the number of affordable housing starts in the financial year 2024 to 2025 was 30,087, up slightly by 0.6% on the previous year.For the same period, affordable housing... View Article

AKW Baths Collection: Explore Our Sanitaryware Solutions

The AKW Baths Collection offers everything you need to install a complete bathroom, with three sanitaryware collections available which are designed to suit every budget and offered with lifetime warranties for peace of mind. Scroll to explore our range of... View Article

Think Zinc and combine aesthetics with certification

VMZINC has been used as a material for roofing, facades and rainwater systems throughout the world since 1837. Over the last few decades certification of VMZINC systems have multiplied and include: BS EN 988 which give details on the specification of the zinc itself... View Article

Watson Batty Architects reports strong financial year

Watson Batty Architects has reported another strong financial performance with particular strong growth across the commercial/industrial, living and learning sectors. Despite ongoing economic challenges, including a key client, ISG going into administration last September, the Leeds and Loughborough based practice... View Article

CPMG expands talent and expertise across UK studios

AWARD-WINNING architectural practice CPMG has showcased significant growth as it continues to bolster its expertise and capabilities across its UK studios in Nottingham, Birmingham and London.  In support of its sustainable growth strategy, CPMG strengthened its team at a range... View Article

Milestone reached on housing for social rent in Bow

Tower Hamlets Council and Jerram Falkus Construction have celebrated a milestone with the topping out of 62 new council homes in Bow. The building is 100 per cent affordable new council homes, with each home being rented at social rent... View Article

Platform increase standing in Biggest Builders Survey

Platform Housing Group, one of the biggest social housing providers in the Midlands, has seen itself climb into the top 10 of a key industry rankings table. The annual Inside Housing Builders Survey tracks performance of registered providers across the... View Article

Council and housebuilder celebrate 1,000th new home built

A partnership between Cambridge City Council and housebuilder The Hill Group – the Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP) – celebrated its 1,000th new home on 24th June with the official handover of new council homes at Aylesborough Close, Arbury- a landmark moment in... View Article

VIVID hosts successful Tpas regional event

VIVID, one of the South’s leading housing associations, proudly hosted the Tpas regional event on 17 June, bringing together housing professionals, and community leaders for a day of learning, collaboration, and empowerment. The event focused on strengthening customer influence and... View Article