Spotlight

By Hudson Lambert, Managing Director, Safeguard Europe With housing reform now well underway, 2026 is shaping up to be another transitional year for housing providers in England. Some changes are already in force, others are due to follow later this year, and more substantial reforms remain under consultation as part of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 roadmap. … Read more

Sue Corrick of Allegion UK reviews the expanding role of digital information in building safety and how its use is transforming fire door hardware from passive fire protection to an active data source. Data drives informed decisions, and in the built environment, the role of information is growing. Where fire safety is paramount to building … Read more

28 January 2026 True North Construction has unveiled a newly structured board of directors, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy and commitment to inclusive leadership. The appointments bring 40% female representation to the board, highlighting the firm’s dedication to diverse perspectives and strategic oversight in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Laura Roberts, … Read more

Homes could lose thousands in value after weeks on the market 11 days is the optimum length of time for a property to be listed on the market in order for it to achieve the maximum sale price, according to analysis from HomeOwners Alliance’s Best Estate Agent Finder.[1] Agents with an average selling time of … Read more

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has exceeded social value targets in its delivery of the second phase of Prologis Park at Beddington Lane in Croydon, South London.  In alignment with real estate logistics provider Prologis’ Social Value Charter, Winvic implemented a robust Employment and Skills Plan in collaboration with Sutton … Read more

VTG Rail UK has achieved a major commercial and operational milestone with the arrival and entry into service of the first new build iWagons in the UK, delivered for VTG’s long-standing customer Breedon Group Plc. This marks the first time new-build wagons featuring VTG’s market-leading iWagon technology have entered operational service in the UK since … Read more

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has exceeded social value targets in its delivery of the second phase of Prologis Park at Beddington Lane in Croydon, South London.  In alignment with real estate logistics provider Prologis’ Social Value Charter, Winvic implemented a robust Employment and Skills Plan in collaboration with Sutton … Read more

HomeOwners Alliance (HOA), the property advice website which empowers homeowners and aspiring homeowners with expert advice, has announced a new partnership with UK’s leading organisation for the UK’s building protection industry, the Property Care Association (PCA). PCA’s audited members helps homeowners diagnose and fix building issues such as damp and Japanese Knotweed. The partnership will … Read more

Birmingham, October 21 – Cadent Gas appointed wellbeing and psychological safetyspecialists Ripple&Co to design and deliver a fully immersive training day for its Safe+Wellconference, underlining Cadent’s commitment to physical safety, psychological safety andhuman factors. Cadent keeps around 11 million homes and businesses safe and warm every day and theexperiential programme centred on a fictional dramatised, … Read more

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s New Year Honours List. Simon received the prestigious award in recognition of his many decades of service to British steel manufacturing and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). He said: “For decades I have been doing … Read more