Housing
Measuring Up: Improved Water Monitoring in Retention Roofs
20 Aug 26
Dr Chris Hambley, a senior associate at Withers & Rogers, talks us through a novel way to improve water monitoring in retention roofs. “Modern roofs, particularly green and retention roofs, are increasingly designed to actively manage rainwater. Accurate monitoring of water levels within water‑carrying layers of the roof is therefore
Homes England Backs Sunderland’s Sheepfolds Neighbourhood with £27.7 Million Investment
17 Aug 26
Homes England has confirmed a £27.7 million investment to unlock the Sheepfolds neighbourhood.
Timber frame unlocks faster, cleaner homebuilding
14 Aug 26
Timber frame construction significantly accelerates delivery of housing.
AI Mapping Tool Identifies 3,000 Small Sites With Potential for Nearly 10,000 Homes in Lewisham
5 Aug 26
PropTech pilot points toward a scalable model for unlocking small site housing delivery.
National Housing Bank Unlocks £35 Million Across Three Regeneration and Housing Schemes
24 Jul 26
Loans spanning Salford, Bromley and Ludlow will drive site preparation, town centre redevelopment and phased housebuilding delivering around 2,500 new homes.
Government Unveils AI Planning Tools Targeting Half-Time Decisions
1 Jul 26
The government has unveiled two AI tools designed to fundamentally accelerate England's planning system.
Greater Cambridge Development Corporation Confirmed
22 Jun 26
Greater Cambridge development corporation sees £800m Committed and Infrastructure-First Mandate Creates Major Pipeline
Viability testing key to supporting delivery of 1.5m homes – new research finds
19 Jun 26
Robust viability testing will be essential to housing delivery as build costs and policy requirements continue to affect development margins.
Development partner sought for Broad Marsh regeneration
5 Jun 26
Homes England has officially initiated a search for a master development partner for the former Broad Marsh shopping centre in Nottingham.
New urban village another step closer for Leeds
2 Jun 26
Homes England has confirmed a £16 million infrastructure grant to the Caddick Group.
