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The Brick Development Association discusses clay brick construction

|Date: 01 Jul 2025

The Brick Development Association discusses clay brick construction

The Brick Development Association discusses the timeless beauty and kerb appeal of clay brick constructio ...

The Brick Development Association discusses the timeless beauty and kerb appeal of clay brick construction. Never out of fashion, clay brick is still very much in vogue as a tried, trusted, durable bu ...

01 Jul 2025
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The benefits of transforming concrete’s carbon footprint

|Date: 25 Jun 2025

The benefits of transforming concrete’s carbon footprint

Traditionally, concrete has been seen as a solely practical material – chosen for its strength and durabi ...

Traditionally, concrete has been seen as a solely practical material – chosen for its strength and durability rather than how it looks. But now, leading manufacturers are making big innovations to tra ...

25 Jun 2025
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What garden trends are on the rise this year?

|Date: 18 Jun 2025

What garden trends are on the rise this year?

As Spring starts to bloom, attention turns to spending time outdoors, among nature and nurturing our gard ...

As Spring starts to bloom, attention turns to spending time outdoors, among nature and nurturing our gardens. So what garden trends are on the rise this year? And how can housebuilders elevate their o ...

18 Jun 2025
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Using doors and windows to make a first impression

|Date: 17 Jun 2025

Using doors and windows to make a first impression

Research repeatedly confirms that window and door replacement are one of the homeowner’s favourite home i ...

Research repeatedly confirms that window and door replacement are one of the homeowner’s favourite home improvements. So why would this be any different for new home buyers? asks Adrian Barraclough, C ...

17 Jun 2025
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VELUX discusses the road to getting Britain building again

|Date: 12 Jun 2025

VELUX discusses the road to getting Britain building again

Trevor Smith, VELUX National Housing Manager for Great Britain and Ireland, discusses the road to getting ...

Trevor Smith, VELUX National Housing Manager for Great Britain and Ireland, discusses the road to getting Britain building again. With the government’s ambitious but admirable target of building 1.5 m ...

12 Jun 2025
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What are revolving credit facilities?

|Date: 11 Jun 2025

What are revolving credit facilities?

© Phushutter/ Adobe Stock Neil Leitch, Managing Director of Development Finance, Hampshire Trust Bank exp ...

© Phushutter/ Adobe Stock Neil Leitch, Managing Director of Development Finance, Hampshire Trust Bank explains why SME developers should be taking a closer look at revolving credit facilities With the ...

11 Jun 2025
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Xwatch launches wildlife detecting system

|Date: 10 Jun 2025

Xwatch launches wildlife detecting system

Xwatch launches on-board plant system that detects animals and habitats on-site. Xwatch Safety Solutions ...

Xwatch launches on-board plant system that detects animals and habitats on-site. Xwatch Safety Solutions has collaborated with Plant & Vehicle Services (PVS) and leading wildlife conservation orga ...

10 Jun 2025
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Newett Homes navigates planning reforms

|Date: 04 Jun 2025

Newett Homes navigates planning reforms

Navigating planning reforms: Insights from Krishna Mistry, Head of Planning at Newett Homes December 2024 ...

Navigating planning reforms: Insights from Krishna Mistry, Head of Planning at Newett Homes December 2024 was a busy month in the planning industry, badged as Planning Reform month. Following the publ ...

04 Jun 2025
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Saint-Gobain discusses the workforce and efficiency dilemma

|Date: 03 Jun 2025

Saint-Gobain discusses the workforce and efficiency dilemma

Lauren Arthur, Solutions Manager at Saint-Gobain off-Site Solutions discusses the workforce and efficienc ...

Lauren Arthur, Solutions Manager at Saint-Gobain off-Site Solutions discusses the workforce and efficiency dilemma. can we bridge the gap with offsite construction? Skills shortages, planning difficul ...

03 Jun 2025
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Kudos Showers: making shower tray installations easier for housebuilders

|Date: 26 May 2025

Kudos Showers: making shower tray installations easier for housebuilders

Nick Graville is the Sales & Marketing Director for Kudos Showers. He has extensive experience in the ...

Nick Graville is the Sales & Marketing Director for Kudos Showers. He has extensive experience in the bathroom market, having worked for many established industry brands. Here he discusses product ...

26 May 2025
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