Home Search
new homes - search results
If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
Scottish homebuilders Springfield Properties renews Secured by Design NBA membership
Leading Scottish homebuilder Springfield Properties has renewed their membership with Secured by Design’s National Building Approval.
Government halts construction of 38,000 homes over second staircase delay
According to recent figures, at least 38,000 new homes in London have been halted due to the government's failure to clarify the second staircase fire safety regulation.
AUAR secures £2.6m to build sustainable homes using robotic micro-factories
Automated Architecture (AUAR) licenses its tech stack of robotic micro-factories and AI to enable home-builders to deliver low-energy timber affordable homes.
Crest Nicholson finds more new build defects
In a trading update for the annual shareholders meeting, housebuilder Crest Nicholson admitted to identifying more defects on their new build homes.
Premier Guarantee appoints David Swigciski as new managing director
New homes warranty and building control provider Premier Guarantee has announced the appointment of David Swigciski as their new managing director.
Polish company uses BIM and precast elements to build sustainable homes
A case study from MD Prefabrykacja shows how precast elements and model-based planning, alongside automated design and integrated production, can improve the efficiency and quality of residential construction.
Future Homes and Buildings Standards “needs more clarity”
Tassos Kougionis, director of sustainability and ESG at McBains, highlights seven areas of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards where guidance needs more clarity.
Dame Kate Barker to lead new commission into England’s housing shortage
Dame Kate Barker CBE is to lead a new Commission into England’s housing shortage, with experts from the RTPI, Vistry Group and Society of Black Architects.
How giant cranes from Australia could usher in a new era...
Offsite manufacturing has been hit by a number of high-profile company closures. Could doors opened by the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement allowing larger, record-breaking cranes from Australia to boost the sector by allowing for bigger, bolder modular projects?
Old Trafford development delivering 80 affordable homes begins work
Southway Housing Trust and McGoff Construction Ltd have begun work on the Old Trafford development, which will deliver 80 affordable and sustainable apartments.
Government withdrawal of £500m housing funding stalls plans for 42,000 homes
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has removed housing funding totaling £538.8m from 16 projects.
New online retrofit skills hub to help decarbonise 635,000 properties in...
The South London Partnership has launched an online retrofit skills hub to enable construction workers to access more training and qualifications.
Newham Council targets making all high-rise residential buildings safe by 2029
Newham Council Cabinet have approved a five-year strategy to make the borough's 87 high-rise residential buildings compliant to the Building Safety Act.
Gove announces new plans to boost brownfield building
Housing secretary Michael Gove has opened a consultation on plans to boost brownfield building in England's 20 largest cities.
Timber construction gets green light from government in new roadmap
The UK government has given its clearest signal yet that it’s serious about decarbonising construction as it laid out its Timber in Construction Roadmap late last year, says David Hopkins, chief executive of Timber Development UK.
Scotland to ban polluting heating systems in new builds by 2024
Scotland has set its sights on a net-zero future, banning polluting heating systems in new builds from April 2024. In this article, Go Geothermal explores how the legislation paves the way for clean heating alternatives.
With 2024 predicted to break records, keeping homes cool is vital,...
As provisional Met Office data forecasts that 2024 could exceed 2023's record temperatures, keeping homes cool is more important than ever.
Rethinking net zero: Fabric-first prevails over the Future Homes Standard
Will Bown, managing director of SuperFOIL, examines government proposals for the Future Homes Standard, and what they mean for the country.
Government unveils plan to boost energy efficiency in historic homes
New plans have been published by the government to remove barriers and drive energy efficiency in historic homes.
The top news of 2023 on PBC Today
Vacancies, administrations, new EPC regulations and heat pumps were amongst the top news on PBC Today in 2023,
The Future Homes Standard: key points condensed
This article from Discrete Heat delves into the key aspects of the Future Homes Standards, offering a concise overview for professionals in the construction sector.
New research sheds light on the health costs of deregulated housing...
The detrimental health effects of deregulated housing highlight the urgent need for comprehensive regulations and enforcement, according to a study by Bartlett UCL.
Changes to planning rules to make solar panel installation easier for...
Changes to permitted development rights rules will mean homeowners and businesses will find the installation of solar panels easier.
Nicola Hamill joins Pick Everard as new director of landscape architecture
Nicola Hamill has joined Pick Everard as the new director of landscape architecture, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to the role.
Hottest year on record highlights need to keep homes cool, warns...
As 2023 looks set to become the hottest year on record, the need to future-proof homes against the impact of extreme heat is more important than ever.
Condensation and mould in homes: A matter of compliance
Almost a million homes in England suffer from damp, but following the introduction of Awaab’s Law, landlords and property owners must tackle condensation and mould in homes and put an end to it once and for all, says Wendy Thomas of Nuaire.