H+H News and Blogs

View the latest News and Blog articles from H+H written by our building products experts, including product developments, building regulations and technical advice.

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Taking a truly sustainable approach to building means considering what will happen to the materials used at the end of a building’s life.

14th July 2026

Consider end-of-life carbon scenarios for true sustainability
Taking a truly sustainable approach to building means considering what will happen to the materials used at the end of […]
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The first step to being able to accurately compare the embodied carbon of different building products is to have a level playing field for carbon reporting.

10th July 2026

A level playing field for embodied carbon calculations
The first step to being able to accurately compare the embodied carbon of different building products is to have a […]
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New research shows that UK homebuyers want future-ready homes – and masonry delivers.

8th July 2026

Building homes to withstand climate change: why masonry matters
New research shows that UK homebuyers want future-ready homes – and masonry delivers.
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Over 5,300 calculations now provided free of charge for construction projects using H+H aircrete bocks.

21st April 2026

H+H updates calculated psi-values to include 2,000 additional junctions
Over 5,300 calculations now provided free of charge for construction projects using H+H aircrete bocks.
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Housebuilders really need a period of consistency as increasing regulation further threatens project viability, says Phil Knight, Head of Private Housebuilding.

15th April 2026

The Future Homes Standard – Enough!
Housebuilders really need a period of consistency as increasing regulation further threatens project viability, says Phil Knight, Head of Private […]
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With 30 years’ experience in UK manufacturing, Guy Lacey outlines the opportunities he sees for H+H.

30th March 2026

Meet Guy Lacey, Operations Director
With 30 years’ experience in UK manufacturing, Guy Lacey outlines the opportunities he sees for H+H.
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Find out why aircrete was chosen to build a tower designed to house many different types of wildlife.

25th March 2026

Celcon Blocks used to create wildlife tower in Kent
Find out why aircrete was chosen to build a tower designed to house many different types of wildlife.
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With the UK experiencing one of its wettest starts to the year on record, moisture management has become a critical on-site issue. We explore why aircrete offers a more resilient, reliable solution.

3rd March 2026

Housebuilding in wet weather: timber vs aircrete
With the UK experiencing one of its wettest starts to the year on record, moisture management has become a critical […]
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The recently published Roadmap for Section 106 payments is a good start from government – will it be enough? asks Phil Knight, Head of Private Housebuilding

16th February 2026

Welcome plans to unblock Section 106 funding
The recently published Roadmap for Section 106 payments is a good start from government – will it be enough? asks […]
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Whether masonry or timber frame, every house can benefit from an aircrete foundation.

12th February 2026

Aircrete foundations for energy efficient homes
Whether masonry or timber frame, every house can benefit from an aircrete foundation.
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Our apprentices discuss why they chose this career route, how it’s going and what advice they’d give others considering an apprenticeship.

9th February 2026

Celebrating our apprentices this National Apprenticeship Week
Our apprentices discuss why they chose this career route, how it’s going and what advice they’d give others considering an […]
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We need our SME builders for so many reasons says Phil Knight, Head of Private Housebuilding – so, how can we halt their decline?

3rd December 2025

Britain’s Housing Ambitions Depend on Small Builders
We need our SME builders for so many reasons says Phil Knight, Head of Private Housebuilding – so, how can […]
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