Aug 14, 2026 | Infrastructure, News, Sustainability, Technology and innovation
As the construction industry works towards lower carbon delivery and greater efficiency, 3D printed concrete is beginning to move from experimental research into live infrastructure projects. The technology is now being used on major UK schemes, highlighting how...
Aug 14, 2026 | Community, News, Projects, Sustainability
New Forest District Council (NFDC) is carrying out litter-clearance along the A31 as part of the multi-agency support work that continues in response to the heathland fire, which spread from a vehicle fire on Sunday (9 August 2026). Council staff started verge litter...
Aug 12, 2026 | Housing, News, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Dorset Council has approved plans for 328 zero-carbon ready homes put forward by Persimmon Homes South Coast, with 185 homes approved in outline and 143 homes receiving detailed consent. The approved scheme will deliver an attractive new residential development on an...
Aug 12, 2026 | Community, News, Sustainability
New Forest District Council (NFDC) is advising residents that their waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual for the rest of this week due to the amber heat alert in place. Residents are asked to put their waste containers out by 5am on...
Aug 12, 2026 | Housing, News, Projects, Sustainability
Research by Bellway and The University of Salford has shown that air source heat pumps can work four times as efficiently as gas boilers in new homes. The findings will inform how the housebuilding industry moves towards the Future Homes Standard. Bellway built a...
Aug 10, 2026 | Development and Planning, Housing, News, Projects, Sustainability
WYATT HOMES has been chosen by the Duchy of Cornwall to deliver new homes in the award-winning Nansledan development at Newquay, marking the company’s first project in Cornwall. Wyatt Homes will develop a 4.2-acre site as part of the Nansledan development, which has...