News archive for November, 2025
What Industry Thinks Circular Economy Needs To Progress
Posted on November 27th 2025
We were invited to participate on Building Insights LIVE roundtable on Circular Economy. The participants explored the challenges and opportunities for adopting the circular economy in UK construction. The discussion brought together developers, designers, manufacturers and policy teams to share knowledge on prioritising the circular economy. The group discussed the need for a clearer definition of circularity, practical data sharing …
City Wharf Achieves BREEAM ‘Excellent’ Design Stage Rating
Posted on November 27th 2025
We’re delighted to share that Hodkinsons is working alongside PBSA and Build to Rent developer Dandara on City Wharf, a landmark student accommodation scheme in Glasgow that has now achieved an interim (Design Stage) BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. This prestigious certification from the Building Research Establishment (BRE) reflects Dandara’s strong commitment to sustainability, delivering energy-efficient homes, enhancing biodiversity, and prioritising resident …
BREEAM V7: What You Need To Know
Posted on November 27th 2025
BREEAM v7 is applicable from 27/01/26 and helps to embed current sustainability practices. Registrations for the current version close on 26.01.26, locking schemes in to v.6.1. There are several changes that developers and designers will need to consider, these include: • Mixed-Use Flexibility Assessments now have more flexibility and can include up to 5 different uses within a single New …
Developers Change Communities for the Better
Posted on November 27th 2025
The government has released the 2025 Indices of Deprivation (IoD), which provides an update to the most recent 2019 statistical release. Indices of deprivation measure relative deprivation in 33,755 small areas or neighbourhoods within England. They measure overall deprivation as well as deprivation of income, employment, education, health, crime, barriers to housing services, and the living environment. Redevelopments have the …