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Affordable bungalow scheme takes shape in County Durham

Thursday, 23rd July 2026

Dozens of much-needed new bungalows in a former County Durham mining village are starting to take shape as construction gets well underway on site. The Quarry Road development, a partnership between Karbon Homes and Durham Aged Mineworkers Homes Association (DAMHA), will bring 42... View Article

EDAROTH creates blueprint for affordable housing with innovative, scalable, offsite production

Wednesday, 22nd July 2026

Offsite production model has potential to scale rapidly to thousands of homes annually MMC approach can deliver high-quality, sustainable homes at pace and with certainty EDAROTH product for houses and apartments accredited by BOPAS for 100 years AtkinsRéalis-owned social and... View Article

Round table examines why the importance of flooring for tenant wellbeing neglected in Decent Homes agenda, and proposes ideas for improvement

Monday, 20th July 2026

A round table sponsored by Beauflor last week in London brought flooring experts together with leading social housing providers and resident representatives to explore why flooring needs much greater consideration in social housing projects, for wellbeing, safety and thermal comfort.... View Article

What England can learn from Scotland’s housebuilding industry

Monday, 20th July 2026

Drive north across the border and something quietly different begins to reveal itself in how homes are built. It’s not immediately obvious in the streetscape, but beneath the surface Scotland has, over time, reshaped the fundamentals of housing delivery –... View Article

Government highlights pressures on sector in Awaab’s Law Phase 1 report

Friday, 17th July 2026

The Government’s report on Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law shows a mixed picture across the social housing sector, saying landlords are beginning to embed new ways of working but are facing challenges around capacity, guidance and delivering long-term solutions. The... View Article

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership becomes first organisation to achieve new Customer Service Excellence standard

Thursday, 16th July 2026

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP) has become the first organisation to achieve the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) Version 2 accreditation, setting the benchmark for the revised national standard for customer service. Originally developed by the Cabinet Office, the CSE framework is... View Article

Discussing the merits of different weather resistant membranes

Thursday, 16th July 2026

UK construction is under pressure from regulation and taxation to build better and greener. With the government wanting to deliver more homes the Construction Industry needs new strategies to boost performance, quality and output. Weather resistant barriers will be one... View Article

Accorto – Smart Electric Heating Built for Modern Installations

Wednesday, 15th July 2026

The Accorto electric radiator has been designed with installers, landlords and developers in mind, delivering a combination of straightforward installation, intelligent controls and reliable performance. Available in a range of outputs, Accorto is suitable for everything from apartments and housing developments... View Article

Platform recognised as one of the UK’s Outstanding Employers for ethnicity inclusion

Wednesday, 15th July 2026

Platform Housing Group has been recognised as one of the UK’s Outstanding Employers for 2026 by the prestigious Ethnicity Awards, with a colleague shortlisted in the national Future Leader category. The annual Ethnicity Awards celebrate organisations and individuals making a... View Article

Housemark reveals confidence gap as landlords prepare for Awaab’s Law duties

Tuesday, 14th July 2026

Just 4% of social landlords describe themselves as “very prepared” for the expansion of Awaab’s Law Phase 2, according to new research from Housemark. This highlights a confidence gap in sector readiness ahead of the introduction of wider requirements later... View Article

Official opening for new £5 million affordable housing development in Leeds

Tuesday, 14th July 2026

54North Homes has officially opened a development of 28 affordable and sustainable new homes in Armley, Leeds, with a welcome event for new residents, councillors and partners. The £5 million Pilkington Grove scheme has been built on a brownfield site,... View Article

North West Housing Associations merge to create regional provider

Monday, 13th July 2026

Two north west housing associations have merged to create a single regional provider managing 310 homes, with plans to strengthen services, invest in existing homes and explore opportunities for expansion. Manchester Jewish Housing Association and Liverpool Jewish Housing Association have... View Article

Work underway at major development of over 200 new council homes in Moulsecoomb

Friday, 10th July 2026

Construction is advancing on the Moulsecoomb Housing and Community Hub project in Brighton, a major regeneration scheme that will deliver 222 new council homes alongside a new community hub and improved public spaces. The project, which is being delivered by... View Article

Struggling with long lead times on communal entrance doors?

Friday, 10th July 2026

At Bradbury Group, we understand that delays can disrupt your project timelines and budgets. That’s why our ClassicAL aluminium entrance doors are designed to offer a faster, more reliable solution without compromising on quality, security, or sustainability. Why Choose ClassicAL? Industry-Leading Lead Times –... View Article

Karbon celebrates two-year milestone in 750 home Seaham Garden Village development

Thursday, 9th July 2026

Karbon Homes’ flagship Seaham Garden Village development in County Durham hits its two year anniversary since work started onsite with construction partner, Esh Construction. Since July 2024, construction has begun on 213 affordable homes on the garden village site, 49 of are completed and welcomed... View Article

Platform Housing Group appoints Emma Palmer as Chief Executive

Wednesday, 8th July 2026

Platform Housing Group has appointed Emma Palmer as its new Chief Executive. Bringing more than 30 years’ experience across housing associations and local government, Emma joins the Group to lead one of England’s largest housing providers into its next chapter. Emma... View Article

Webinar: Subsidence and social housing – resolved fast, without decanting tenants

Wednesday, 8th July 2026

Geobear geopolymer solutions | CPD Webinar | 17th July Managing subsidence across occupied social housing requires solutions that minimise disruption to occupants while delivering long-term structural performance. This CPD webinar examines the causes of structural movement in housing stock and... View Article

Seddon completes 177-home housing scheme in Salford

Wednesday, 8th July 2026

Construction and development specialist Seddon has completed work on Longshaw Drive, a new housing development in Salford, providing 177 much-needed homes on a former brownfield site. Delivered on behalf of Salford City Council, the scheme forms part of its wider Salford Passivhaus... View Article