Tag: Homebuilding
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Can dehumidifiers kill houseplants? | Homebuilding
Dehumidifiers are brilliant for keeping damp and mould at bay, but while they’re great at managing humidity levels, they could be quietly working against your houseplants. Most indoor greenery prefers a little moisture in the air, and when humidity levels drop too low, plants can start to show the strain. Crispy leaf tips, yellowing foliage…
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Why you can’t afford to miss the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2025
For over 30 years, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show has been the UK’s most trusted event for anyone planning, improving, or creating their dream home. In 2025, the London Homebuilding and Renovating Show promises to be bigger and better than ever, bringing together over 250 exhibitors, more than 80 expert-led sessions, and free one-to-one consultations…
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Is Britain’s cement crisis about to derail homebuilding plans?
Anyone planning to build a home today is facing a difficult mix of rising costs, longer lead times and uncertainty around key materials. Cement, the backbone of foundations, walls and floors, is now at the centre of this challenge. New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows UK production has sunk to levels not…
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Add Homebuilding & Renovating as a ‘preferred source’ on Google
Do you ever feel like it’s hard to find reliable, expert advice about renovating, improving, or building your home? Google has introduced a new tool to help you cut through the noise and see more of the content you care about. By adding Homebuilding & Renovating as one of your “preferred sources,” you’ll get our…
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Home builders call for women to join careers scheme
The latest cohort is being supported by a range of regional and national builders, including Anwyl Homes, Bargate Homes, Bellway Homes, Crest Nicholson, Gleeson Homes, Hill Group UK, Pentland Homes Ltd, Prospect Homes, Stonebond, Taylor Wimpey, Untypical, Vistry Group, and Wates Residential. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Home Builders Federation unveils latest skills plan
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HBF welcomed the announcement, urging government to prioritise long-term investment in skills and training. This includes increased and more flexible funding for further education, ensuring that the growth and skills levy works for all employers, and clearer, more accessible pathways for new entrants and career changers. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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The quiet planning reform that could boost UK homebuilding
A little-known tweak to England’s planning rules could make it easier for small-scale housing projects, including self-builds, to get planning permission. The government’s proposed “medium-site” category aims to cut red tape for developments between 10 and 49 homes. While aimed at SME developers, it could also help self-builders and community-led groups unlock land and move…
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Inspiration Doors | Homebuilding
Inspiration Doors is a premium UK manufacturer specialising in handcrafted entrance doors that combine striking design with enduring quality. Based in the heart of Cornwall, the company draws deep inspiration from the region’s natural beauty and coastal textures reflected in its unique finishes that echo weathered stone, oxidised metals, and sun-aged timber. Each door is…
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Levven Gains PulteGroup Investment for Green Homebuilding
Levven, a Canadian technology company pioneering smart, sustainable electrical systems for new home construction, today announced the first closing of a growth round aimed at accelerating Levven’s expansion in the residential construction market. The lead investor is PulteGroup, one of the largest and most respected homebuilders in the United States. Levven’s patented Switched Right® technology eliminates the need…
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Trump’s tariffs threaten to derail UK’s homebuilding market
The UK’s homebuilding sector is fearful of the challenges imposed by President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs on all UK imports to the U.S. The new tariffs, which have disrupted trade between the US and the UK, could potentially drive up how much it costs to build a house and delay key housing projects. This could…