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Enhance personal proficiencies with StructureCare’s range of informative CPDs

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

StructureCare is sharing its expertise in the structural maintenance and weatherproofing industry with a range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules. A range of one-hour seminars is on offer to building surveyors, architects, asset managers and engineers to enhance their... View Article

RICS makes move to unlock market for flat-owners

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

Clarifying the types of properties which will, and those which will not, require additional inspections, as a result of concerns about fire safety, new guidiance from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is reported to be a “crucial” step... View Article

Foundations of opportunity: How construction can embrace the female workforce

Tuesday, 9th March 2021

Construction has a reputation as an industry which has done little to address the shortfall in its female workforce, but there is evidence of positive change and huge potential for further progress in the coming years. Katherine Naisbitt, Commercial Director... View Article

‘Easy-fit’ pipe & fire sprinkler boxing and boiler casings from UK Boxings

Monday, 8th March 2021

Easy to fit decorative boxings from UK Boxings have been used for more than 20 years by UK housing associations, local authorities and social housing contractors to hide pipework for fire sprinklers, heating systems and below boilers to save time... View Article

‘Construction is a good place to be’ say female site workers on International Women’s Day

Monday, 8th March 2021

Women working on construction sites marking International Women’s Day say they are seeing more female faces alongside them than ever before – but more needs to be done to encourage others. Stonewood Partnerships, based in Tormarton and Castle Combe, now... View Article

Bristol City Council approves Firmstone’s plans for comprehensive redevelopment of St Catherine’s Place Bedminster

Monday, 8th March 2021

Developer Firmstone’s proposals to kickstart the long-awaited regeneration of East Street at St Catherine’s Place have been approved by Bristol City Council. The plans will deliver 180 much-needed homes, newly refurbished retail units on East Street and increased public open... View Article

Bank of Scotland Revisits its Roots

Monday, 8th March 2021

Based in the heart of Glasgow, the Bank of Scotland’s flagship branch required a makeover that would add personality to the brand, while reflecting the bank’s proud Scottish roots. Specified by M Worldwide, an array of Forbo Flooring Systems solutions... View Article

LGA statement: Councils respond to Budget 2021

Monday, 8th March 2021

Responding to the Budget, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said: Local recovery “Tackling the economic challenges ahead is a huge task. It is councils who know their local areas best and must be able to lead... View Article

KEMMLIT Classic Cell Cubicle on display at the Royal Academy of Arts in London

Friday, 5th March 2021

The KEMMLIT Classic Cell Cubicle looks incredible on display at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. In a brushed stainless steel finish, it was the natural choice in keeping with the raw, modern style. Already a design classic in it’s own... View Article

ROCKWOOL® launches flat roof zoning tool to support design and specification

Friday, 5th March 2021

New online tool created in response to the growing role of roofs in building design ROCKWOOL has unveiled a new flat roof zoning tool designed to help specifiers and roofing contractors balance performance criteria, regulation compliance and design targets when... View Article

Aico launch new eco-fit range – minimal packaging, maximum protection

Friday, 5th March 2021

As part of their drive to be more environmentally conscious, Aico have announced the launch of their new eco-fit range of alarms. Aico are continuously evaluating and innovating their product ranges and services; this new range contributes to the company’s... View Article

Kawneer products selected for £50 million award-winning Crown Place redevelopment

Friday, 5th March 2021

High-performance curtain wall and door products feature on the refurbished ‘commercial to premium student accommodation’ development. Architectural glazing systems developed and supplied by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer successfully met a trio of criteria for the £50 million award-winning redevelopment of... View Article

Top 5 considerations when changing a home structure

Friday, 5th March 2021

When a homeowner wants to make a structural change to a property it is not just a matter of going ahead and doing it, there will be a number of challenges to consider in advance. The structural changes could be... View Article

Future Homes Standard: The end is nigh for fossil fuel heating of homes

Friday, 5th March 2021

New homes constructed from this year onwards will be expected to produce 31 per cent lower carbon emissions in preparation for the 2025 Future Homes Standard, the Government has announced, responding to the completion of its initial consultation. New homes... View Article

Why is MMC not more common?

Friday, 5th March 2021

A new NHBC report on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has just been released which looks at the benefits to industry, as well as current reluctance to adoption. The organisation’s head of standards, research and innovation, Richard Smith, explains. Prefabricated... View Article

Keylite announces new CPD webinar focusing on thermal performance in roof windows

Thursday, 4th March 2021

Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), part of The Keystone Group, is offering a new CPD webinar entitled ‘Addressing Thermal Performance in Roof Windows’. Available to book every Tuesday and Thursday from 9th March until the end of July 2021, Keylite’s webinar... View Article

Laminate No Crack Waterproof – A Fast Secure Way to Tile a Balcony

Thursday, 4th March 2021

Kerakoll’s Laminate No Crack Waterproof system allows balconies and outside terraces to be waterproofed fast and effectively creating a safe and secure surface. The system consists of two layers of Biogel No Limits or Biogel Revolution adhesive, the first to... View Article

Budget 2021: a boost for construction?

Thursday, 4th March 2021

An extension to the furlough scheme, a £10m MMC taskforce, a new ‘Infrastructure Bank’ totalling £12bn in capital, £15bn to be spent on the transition to net zero by 2050, an extension on the stamp duty holiday, and the introduction... View Article