A total of 22 firms have been awarded a place on Prosper’s New Build Development Framework, which covers the whole of England and Wales. The 4-year multi-supplier framework, launched this week, delivers a range of construction works and associated services including design. The new framework has been developed in collaboration with landlord partners, believe housing, Gentoo and Karbon Homes, designed using the experience and expertise of the development teams within each organisation. It is envisaged the primary use of the framework will be for new build residential developments, however, the scope of works will also include new build, refurbishment and renovations, extensions and improvements to housing, commercial buildings, community and civic buildings, education establishments and health care buildings. The new framework covers twelve Lots across ten regions, namely the North East, Yorkshire and The Humber, North West, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South East, South West, London and Wales. Rebecca Griggs, Head of Procurement at Prosper, said: “It was great to work with representatives from the development teams at believe housing, Gentoo and Karbon to undertake the tender evaluation, as they provided extra knowledge and experience to ensure the process was robust. “As one of its key priorities, the government is committed to building new homes and our landlord and contractor partners will play a key role in helping to deliver this. The aim of this framework is to build new homes and give our partners greater procurement opportunities across the UK. We are looking forward to working with our contractor partners.” The framework call-off will be either by further competition or by direct award. For more information about the new framework or any of our other solutions, please email Prosper at info@prosper.uk.com or call on 0191 280 5665. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Lovell is well positioned for future growth through its long term partnerships, which has been demonstrated in Morgan Sindall Group’s record half year results released to the London Stock Exchange this morning (29 July 2025). Today’s results continue to represent Morgan Sindall Group’s strong track record of delivering growth over the long term, with revenue up 7% to £2.4bn, profit before tax up 37% to £95.9m, supported by a PBTA margin of 4% – an expansion of 80 basis points when comparing to this time last year. For Lovell, revenues for the first half of the year increased 6% to £405m (HY2024: £381m), driven by contracting, which was up 21% to £311m, compared to the previous year. Operating profit also showed positive momentum increasing by 13%% to £13.2m (HY 2024: £11.7m). Lovell works in partnership with housing associations and local authorities to deliver and refurbish affordable housing as a contractor and developer. Against the backdrop of severe social housing shortages in the UK, the medium and longer-term fundamentals for Partnership Housing remain strong, enabling Lovell to continue to invest selectively.  A high-quality pipeline continues to grow, through ongoing successful client engagement. The secured order book at the period end was £2,198m, 6% higher than the prior year end (HY 2024: £2,081m), with a further £2,849m at preferred bidder stage. Notable work winning activity in the period includes securing the strategic partnership agreement with Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Councils, a LLP with North Yorkshire Council and a joint venture with London Borough of Barnet to deliver estate regeneration. The business’ strategy to increase the number, and size of mixed-tenure sites continued apace, with 68 active sites at various stages of construction, compared to 63 in the previous period, along with 1,838 homes completed. Lovell Managing Director, Steve Coleby, said: “We continue to demonstrate the resilience and long-term strength of our partnerships model. Our ability to secure and progress major regeneration, joint venture and master developer opportunities is creating a platform for sustainable growth. At the halfway stage of 2025, our secured and preferred bidder orderbook has grown to £5 billion, a testament to the quality of our offer and the trust placed in us by local authorities and housing associations. “The scale and ambition of recent wins reflects our deep-rooted relationships, our capacity to deliver at pace and scale, and our confidence in the future of partnership housing. These long-term, multi-site partnerships not only provide stability but also position Lovell as a key delivery partner in helping meet the government’s target of building 1.5 million new homes by the end of this Parliament. “As we look ahead, we remain focused on strategic investment, strengthening our capabilities within new build, retrofit and refurbishment and continuing to deliver the affordable and mixed-tenure homes communities across the UK so urgently need.” Lovell is working on a number of key projects across the UK, including: To view the Morgan Sindall Group plc half year results video, see below. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Muse, the nationwide placemaker, has contributed to the positive performance of its parent company Morgan Sindall Group, with its growing order book. The Groups Half Year results for 2025 have been published today (29th July) on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s results continue to represent our strong track record of delivering growth over the long term, with revenue up 7% to £2.4bn, profit before tax up 37% to £95.9m, supported by a PBTA margin of 4% – an expansion of 80 basis points when comparing to this time last year. Over the last six months Muse has continued to build on its prior year successes by converting opportunities to signed development agreements. This success has meant that Muse’s order book currently stands at £4.6bn – a 150% increase since this time last year – with a further £0.7bn of opportunities at preferred bidder stage. This progress underpins a long-term commitment to delivering meaningful change for communities across the UK by creating places where people want to live, work, visit, and grow. New long-term strategic partnerships have been formed or strengthened. Muse have continued to build on its prior year successes in the first half of 2025 by converting five schemes previously at preferred bidder stage to signed development agreements, while also converting several opportunities into preferred bidder schemes. This includes an agreement between Muse and Durham County Council for the first phase of an innovation district at Aykley Heads, while Prince’s Gate was a further site added to the existing partnership with Oldham Council. Additionally, ECF – the joint venture between Muse, Homes England and L&G, entered new long-term partnerships with local authorities in Northampton and Hull to bring forward major town centre regeneration plans. The first half of 2025 has also seen regeneration specialist Muse secure six planning approvals with local and national partners, including for all six of its Oldham Town Centres sites, a new neighbourhood in Wolverhampton known as Smithgate, a Transport Interchange in the heart of St Helens and a Culture Hub in Wythenshawe – the first part of £500m plans to transform the town centre. Muse has additionally submitted planning applications for the 1600-home regeneration of Mell Square in Solihull and 244 affordable homes in Horsham.  With regional offices in London, the Midlands, North West, and Yorkshire & the North East, the delivery of new homes, retail, leisure, workplaces and public spaces has continued across the country. Over the last six months, six projects have started on site and by the end of 2025 a further six starts are anticipated, bringing the total to £277m Gross Development Value (GDV). This is expected to grow again next year with a further 15 coming to site with a GDV of £465m. Muse has also made progress across other active projects, including on Willohaus, a second affordable Passivhaus housing scheme at Salford Crescent, and achieved practical completion on the Civil Service Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool with a further 53,000sqft office currently on site for up to 1,100 MOD employees from Defence Business Services who will relocate to the town centre to boost the local economy. To support this growing delivery pipeline Muse has invested in its partnership approach with the strategic hire of a new Managing Director of National Partnerships, alongside the appointment of a new Head of Residential. As a business, Muse has strengthened the positive impact it is making in the communities where it works. This includes the official opening of the Salford Youth Zone in which Muse are patron donors, achieved RESI awards for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Affordable Housing’, and published its second “Our Sustainable Future Report”. This report shares progress on the delivery of sustainable new places and operations as a responsible business. The Muse Academy also hosted new T-Level students and continued to support the professional development of an apprentice Trainee Project Manager and Graduate Development Manager. Phil Mayall, Managing Director at Muse, said: “We are proud to contribute to the performance of our parent company Morgan Sindall Group, with our growing order book. “Over the last six months we are pleased to have continued our strategic planning for the future, expanding our development pipeline across the North West, Midlands, Yorkshire & North East and the South to £4.6 billion. “By investing in the future, we are helping to create a bedrock for delivery at a significant moment for the country. This is supported by our appointment of several strategic senior hires which will help ensure Muse continues to deliver high quality regeneration and placemaking in partnership. “Across the business there are numerous examples of our teams securing milestone planning approvals, forming or growing new relationships with local partners, and acting as genuine delivery partners with projects moving forward. We are excited to build on this in the coming months and years.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals