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Global by DRU gas fires, attractive solutions for new build and refurbishment projects

Monday, 15th March 2021

DRU, based in the Netherlands, is a leading European manufacturer and distributor of contemporary gas fires, electric fires, wood stoves and bioethanol fires. The Global by DRU range is a selection of gas fires that provide attractive solutions for new... View Article

Five questions and five minutes with a mortgage adviser

Monday, 15th March 2021

Mortgages can be complex enough as it is, so throw in a house that doesn’t exist yet and it can feel that much more complicated – but it doesn’t have to be. Mortgages for self-build projects, whether that’s building from... View Article

Fireshield® chosen for science centre of Kensington & Chelsea school

Monday, 15th March 2021

Fireshield® vapour permeable membrane, which is designed specifically to improve the fire protection behind cladding has been chosen for a new Science Centre at Bevington Primary school in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London. The project includes a... View Article

Work commences on £60m redevelopment of Northgate Hospital by Medical Architecture

Monday, 15th March 2021

Construction has commenced on the £60m redevelopment of Northgate Hospital in Morpeth, designed by Medical Architecture for NTW Solutions – Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. The main contractor for the works is Sir Robert McAlpine. Designed around... View Article

Traditional timber windows and doors from The Sash Window Workshop

Monday, 15th March 2021

The Sash Window Workshop specialise in the replacement and repair of timber windows and doors. They offer a supply only service nationwide, with an installation and repair service in London and Southern England. All new joinery is manufactured in-house from... View Article

Energy efficient wooden windows and doors

Monday, 15th March 2021

Are you looking for high quality, energy efficient windows and doors? The Sash Window Workshop manufacture and install bespoke, double glazed wooden windows and doors designed to enhance both the look and feel of your home. All our new windows... View Article

Helping to preserve an industrial landscape

Monday, 15th March 2021

Two former furniture factory buildings in East London have been transformed into high-end apartments with the help of Crittall windows. Long Street in the Hackney conservation area was a key component in Shoreditch’s industrial heritage. The area was once the... View Article

House of Wisdom in Sharjah welcomes its first visitors

Monday, 15th March 2021

The House of Wisdom – an iconic library and cultural centre in Sharjah – has opened to the public. The central focus of the 2019 UNESCO World Book Capital celebrations, the project seeks to be the catalyst for a new... View Article

Construction output growth offset by fall in RMI

Friday, 12th March 2021

Following a December lull, the construction sector showed signs of recovery from Covid, growing by nearly 1 per cent in January 2021, according to new ONS data. However, repair and maintenance fell by 4.7 per cent in private housing in... View Article

Schlüter-Systems strengthens team by appointing new Head of Marketing

Thursday, 11th March 2021

As part of an ongoing commitment to delivering a full and diverse marketing mix across all channels, tile and stone installation experts Schlüter-Systems is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Holey. Sarah joins the team as Head of Marketing,... View Article

Hanover Scotland gets go-ahead for first green social housing development

Thursday, 11th March 2021

Hanover (Scotland) has received planning approval from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park for its first social housing development to be built to Passivhaus standards. The Drymen development at Conic Way and Montrose Way will comprise 15 affordable homes,... View Article

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation achieves ISO 45001 across Loughborough and Horncastle sites

Thursday, 11th March 2021

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation – one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of integrated water management, green asset and network systems solutions – has had its industry-leading performance in operational health and safety recognised by the BSI with the award of ISO 45001... View Article

Green light for social housing on brownfield site at Smethwick

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Stephen George + Partners (SGP) is delighted to see the start of construction of a new 24 dwelling social housing scheme on the site of a demolished pub in Smethwick, West Midlands. Designing a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments... View Article

Timber refectory space celebrating school lunchtimes

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

A new refectory building for Ibstock Place School in Roehampton. Maccreanor Lavington architects were appointed after winning a competition to design the new wing at the independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 4 to 18 years. The new building... View Article

AIMCH housebuilding innovation project publishes encouraging results for advanced MMC

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), the innovation consortium set up to transform the housebuilding sector, has today published its second-year progress report showing encouraging results and key learnings for the sector. AIMCH is a three-year research... View Article

C-TEC to host London Build Online panel discussion on residential fire alarm solutions

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is heading up a live London Build Online panel discussion. Featuring a host of top industry experts, innovators and influencers, “Raising the grade: the evolution of fire protection in residential dwellings – how new fire... View Article

SILGRANIT® sinks and taps from BLANCO – Beautiful, Strong, Clean

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

Sinks these days need to be as strong and reliable as ever; yet design, colour and style are equally important considerations now that the kitchen is the hub of the home. BLANCO’s progressive Silgranit® portfolio boasts contemporary trendy designs which... View Article

What’s possible with Marley Alutec Evoke?

Wednesday, 10th March 2021

We wanted to give you a quick overview of some innovative applications from the past couple of years. Modernist, award winning ‘Rock Lobster’ project on the Scottish coast Methodist Chapel renovation & self-build in Kent Sweeping curves of Magnolia House... View Article