
VIVID Housing Association Unveils Customer-Skills Credential for Staff Development
VIVID has become the first housing association to introduce a customer-skills credential for its employees, certified under City & Guilds Assured.

Wykeland Group Unveils Plans for New Moxy Hotel in Hull City Centre
Wykeland Group, a prominent commercial property developer, has put forward revised proposals for a new hotel in Hull city centre, set to be part of Marriott’s trendy Moxy brand. The project, pending planning approval, represents a £25 million investment and…

Scottish Building Society Doubles Mortgages for First-Time Buyers Amid Economic Challenges
The Scottish Building Society has announced a significant increase in the number of mortgages extended to new homeowners, with figures showing more than double the amount offered compared to the previous year.

The Gresham Aparthotel Earns Dual Nominations at 2026 Serviced Apartment Awards
The Gresham Aparthotel in Leicester has achieved a significant milestone by being shortlisted for the prestigious Serviced Apartment Awards 2026, following its previous win in 2023.

Millers Quay at Wirral Waters wins prestigious Pineapples Award
Last night, Millers Quay at Wirral Waters was named winner of the ‘Building’ category at The Pineapples Awards, recognising its outstanding contribution to place-making, community impact and design excellence.

Fazer Partners with ITI Group for €400 Million Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Lahti
Fazer, Finland’s leading confectionery and food manufacturer, has selected ITI Group for the design and implementation of its new Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at a €400 million factory in Lahti.

Nth Degree to Launch Permanent Showroom in Clerkenwell This May
Nth Degree, a luxury outdoor furniture brand based in Manchester, is set to unveil its permanent showroom in London’s Clerkenwell this May, aligning with the renowned Clerkenwell Design Week.

The Heat Pump Warehouse Introduces LG Heat Pump Kits for Streamlined Installation
The Heat Pump Warehouse has unveiled a comprehensive selection of LG heat pump kits, which combine LG THERMA V heat pumps with pre-matched cylinders and essential system components in a single, ready-to-install package.

Cairn Hotel Group Achieves 28 Green Tourism Accreditations
Cairn Hotel Group, a prominent player in the UK hospitality sector, has successfully secured a new set of Green Tourism accreditations, reflecting its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement.

Major Housing Development Planned in Brent with Over 1,900 New Homes
Contracts have been finalised between The Hill Group and Pinnacle Investments for the construction of more than 1,900 new homes across two significant developments in the Borough of Brent, located in northwest London.

Leeds College of Building Secures £919,871 for Campus Renovations
Leeds College of Building (LCB) is set to receive £919,871 in government funding as part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing educational facilities across Yorkshire and the Humber.

Octopus Capital Invests in New Care Homes in Staffordshire and Norfolk
Octopus Capital, a prominent specialist real estate investor in the UK, has finalised a forward funding agreement to facilitate the construction of two new purpose-built care homes located in Staffordshire and Norfolk.

UK and Ireland Host Over 4,500 Coworking Spaces as of Q1 2026
As of the first quarter of 2026, the UK and Ireland boast a combined total of 4,550 coworking spaces, with 4,270 located within the UK, according to the latest State of the Coworking Industry Report from CoworkingCafe, based on proprietary…

Construction Milestone Reached for Lost Feather Arena at Kynren
Construction at Kynren – The Storied Lands has reached a significant milestone with the development of the Lost Feather arena, set to open in July.

Bagnalls Earns Spot as Finalist for Employer of the Year at 2026 British Business Awards
Bagnalls, a national painting contractor, has been shortlisted for the Employer of the Year award at the British Business Awards 2026, a prestigious recognition within one of the UK’s most competitive business awards.

Surge in Popularity of Green Hues Among UK Homeowners Linked to Nature
Green has emerged as a leading choice for interior design among British homeowners, according to recent findings from eco-friendly paint brand Victory Colours.

Naturewall Launches Decorative Garden Screens for Stylish Outdoor Spaces
British brand Naturewall, renowned for its innovative interior wall panels, has expanded its offerings to include a new collection of decorative garden screens.

Linear Living Finalises £34 Million Trafford Gardens Development
Linear Living has successfully completed its £34 million Trafford Gardens project, delivering the final 116 homes and bringing the total number of residences in Old Trafford to 149.

HBC Completes £6 Million Sustainable Maintenance Delivery Unit in Barnetby
HBC Construction Limited, previously known as Henry Boot Construction, has successfully finalised the construction of a new sustainable Maintenance Delivery Unit (MDU) for Network Rail in Barnetby, North Lincolnshire. The project, valued at £6 million, commenced in May 2025 and…

Open Living, Natural Light and Bifold Doors: Bringing the Outdoors In
Few architectural features have changed the way we think about domestic space quite like bifold doors.

Wavertree Town Hall Set to Reopen Under New Management
Wavertree Town Hall, a historic landmark on Wavertree High Street in Liverpool, will reopen its doors on Friday, 17th April, following a six-month closure.

Surge in Suburban Moves as Leicester Residents Favour Oadby and Earl Shilton
Leicester’s suburbs have witnessed a significant increase in movers over the past year, with areas such as Oadby, Earl Shilton, and Blaby & Whetstone experiencing more than double the number of relocations compared to the previous year.


ANWYL Homes Commences Construction of 40 New Homes in Nantwich
ANWYL Homes has officially begun construction on a new residential project comprising 40 homes in Nantwich.

Jones Bros Civil Engineering Directors Achieve Prestigious ICE Fellowship
Four senior leaders at Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK have been honoured with the prestigious Fellowship from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), highlighting the firm’s strong foundations in the civil engineering sector.

YunExpress Launches UK Operations with New Cargo Facility at East Midlands Airport
YunExpress, a leading global cross-border logistics provider, has received approval to commence operations at its newly established cargo handling facility at East Midlands Airport.

Muse appoints Simon Dew as Managing Director for Yorkshire and the North East
Nationwide placemaker Muse has strengthened its commitment to creating brighter futures in Yorkshire and the North East with the appointment of Simon Dew as Managing Director for the region.

Construction Commences on £40 Million Student Accommodation in Manchester
Tiger Developments has officially commenced construction on a new purpose-built student accommodation project in Manchester, representing a notable contribution to the city’s expanding student housing sector.

NG Bailey Appoints Low Carbon Director to Drive Sustainability Initiatives
NG Bailey, the largest independent engineering and services firm in the UK, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kershaw as its new Low Carbon Director.

Beal Homes Initiates Infrastructure Works for £120m Kingswood Housing Project
Beal Homes, a family-owned housebuilder, has commenced infrastructure works for a significant £120 million residential development in Hull’s Kingswood neighbourhood.

Porcelain Superstore Unveils Sophisticated Metro Tile Designs
Porcelain Superstore has introduced two new metro tile collections, Atelier and Lipari, which reflect a more refined aesthetic for 2026.

Environment Agency Exceeds Flood Protection Target by Nearly 10,000 Properties
In a significant achievement, the Environment Agency has announced that nearly 62,000 homes and businesses have received enhanced flood protection over the past two years, surpassing its target by almost 10,000 properties. The government has allocated £2.

Radisson Blu Hotel Unveils Luxurious Two-Storey Penthouse Suite in Manchester
The Medlock, a Radisson Blu Hotel, has revealed its new two-storey penthouse suite, offering guests over 150 sq.

IKEA sofa IKEA Explained: Comfort, Durability, and Real-World Use
Some sofas are designed to stand out immediately. Others disappear into daily life almost unnoticed.

New Permit Room Restaurant Opens in Liverpool, Showcasing Bombay-Inspired Design
Interior architecture and design studio Macaulay Sinclair has unveiled the latest iteration of the Permit Room restaurant, now open at No.

Shortlist Announced for UKREiiF’s ‘One Big Idea’ Initiative
UKREiiF and Cartwright, a strategic marketing agency, have unveiled the shortlist for their ‘One Big Idea’ initiative, which aims to spotlight innovative concepts within the built environment sector.

Orbit Spaces Unveils Expanded Flexible Workspace at King Street, Manchester
Orbit Spaces has significantly enlarged its District workspace at 55 King Street in Manchester’s city centre, introducing a new floor that combines coworking areas, meeting rooms, and a versatile event space.

Humber Freeport’s £25m Seed Fund Spurs £170m Private Investment in Regional Industrial Projects
More than £170 million of private sector investment has been unlocked in the Humber region thanks to a £25 million seed capital fund provided by Humber Freeport.