Newfoundland: London’s skyline welcomes remarkable new icon

Newfoundland, a prestigious new addition to the Capital’s skyline and a landmark building for Vertus, Canary Wharf Group’s (CWG) residential rental arm, has completed and is welcoming its first residents. Designed by award-winning London architecture firm, Horden Cherry Lee (HCL),... View Article

Aico complete the EIC Race Across Europe challenge

Over the past three weeks, Aico colleagues have participated in a virtual Race  Across Europe, completing 1,606 miles in support of the Electrical Industries Charity  (EIC).  The EIC is a charity supporting those within the electrical industry, with a focus... View Article

Successfully managing mould and damp

Whilst the initial formation and subsequent growth of mould throughout a residential property can appear unsightly, it can also cause potentially serious health problems for the individuals residing within it. Here Zac Hemming, Founding Director of ICE Cleaning, shares guidance... View Article

140 new homes to be built in Normanton, West Yorkshire

Simple Life has partnered with Vistry Partnerships and Wakefield District Housing to build 140 two and three bedroom, eco-friendly properties in the village of Normanton, West Yorkshire. Simple Life is one of the leading providers in build-to-rent housing having already... View Article

Parkside Opens Two More London Design Studios

Friday 26 May 2021 – Parkside has opened two new Design Studios as it continues to develop its position in the commercial tile market. Parkside Design Studios can now be found in Balham and Notting Hill, London, joining the tile... View Article

Encasement fire sprinkler boxing – saving time and money

Where fire sprinkler systems are being retro-fitted in social housing tower blocks and flats, Encasement’s ‘Versa’ range provides a cost effective, durable and easy-fit solution when boxing-in surface mounted fire sprinkler pipework. Manufactured from pre-formed FSC® certified plywood and pre-finished... View Article

Senior’s artful display at Bournemouth University

Aluminium fenestration solutions from Senior Architectural Systems have helped create a warm and welcoming accommodation scheme for the students of Arts University Bournemouth. Senior’s patented low U-value PURe® aluminium windows and PURe® SLIDE aluminium doors have been installed alongside the... View Article

How to choose brick colour for house

Brick colour is one of the most effective ways that homeowners are preferring to make their home attractive and modern. If well utilised, good brick colour will make your house unique and incredibly impressive. Good exterior brick colour ideas and... View Article

Planning permission granted for £54m glass futures development

St Helens Borough Council Planning Committee has tonight (25/05/21) granted planning permission for delivery of the £54million global glass research and innovation facility located at Saints Retail Park. The planning application was prepared and submitted by developer and landowner Network... View Article

Why get a loft conversion over a house extension?

If you’re looking to increase the square footage of your home, you’ll likely be asking yourself whether the best option would be a home extension, be it double story or wraparound, or a loft conversion. Both are very different, and... View Article

GRAHAM wins construction job at Nine Elms

GRAHAM has been awarded the contract by South Bank Colleges to build the new London South Bank Technical College at Nine Elms in Vauxhall, London. Procured through Pagabo’s £10 billion Major Works Framework, the 10,000 sq m further education teaching... View Article