Creating opportunities

The Wates Group has signalled its continued commitment to social value announcing that every one of its business units will achieve Living Wage Recognised Service Provider (RSP) status within five years. The announcement, made during National Living Wage Week, means... View Article

Mission accomplished as businessman restores WWI memorial

A patriotic businessman’s painstaking, two year quest to restore a World War One Memorial in Leicestershire to its former glory has finally been achieved – fittingly on Remembrance Day! Adrian Burr, chairman of award-winning developers Springbourne Homes, marked the occasion... View Article

Small builders given voice at top of construction industry

A restructure of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), the leading coordinating body for UK construction, has seen the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) take a seat on the Steering Co-ordination Group. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “It... View Article

Range of systems and finishes from K Systems

K Systems’ range of systems and finishes is for use on new-build or refurbishment, low or high-rise construction and residential or non-residential developments. All of our systems are available in a variety of decorative finishes, brick effect, silicone render, dash... View Article

Oak Hill Joinery & Flooring expands its workshop

Oak Hill Joinery & Flooring was formed in February 2017 and specialise in manufacturing solid Prime grade American white oak skirting boards, sold in fixed 3600mm long lengths, also matching architrave sets and door linings. We decided in November 2019... View Article

Strong demand continues to drive sales activity

Demand for new properties and the flow of new homes being listed for sale across the UK’s housing market remained strong over the month, according to the October 2020, RICS Residential Market Survey. As current guidelines permit the market to... View Article

A new district on the waterfront

Set to bring over 10,000 homes to the capital, Barking Riverside has been called one of Europe’s “most exciting placemaking projects.” Housebuilder & Developer’s deputy editor spoke to David Watkinson of Barking Riverside London. The Barking Riverside project is set... View Article

A Staircase Inspired by The Sea

For a new home in the beautiful Constantine Bay in Cornwall, British Spirals & Castings collaborated with Jonathan Lees Architects to craft a bespoke helical staircase which draws inspiration from the curving patterns of a nautilus shell. The property replaced... View Article

Cradle to cradle – squaring the circle

Marco Abdallah of Drees & Sommer tells Housebuilder & Developer’s deputy editor Jack Wooler what a ‘circular economy’ could look like, and what concrete steps the construction industry can take to achieve this ideal. ‘Circular economy’ is a buzz phrase... View Article

Senior brings home the benefits

Senior Architectural Systems has delivered a stunning fenestration package for a new affordable housing development in North London. The Williamson Heights high-rise residential scheme in Wembley, has been developed by Peabody and designed by Delta Architects. Comprising two buildings linked... View Article

Add warmth and texture with Hunter Douglas Architectural HeartFelt®

Hunter Douglas Architectural’s award-winning HeartFelt® modular felt system is an innovative solution for creative and playful ceilings and walls. Suitable for use in multiple environments, including: corporate, retail, leisure, public space, hospitality, healthcare, education or residential, the system has superior... View Article

ROCKWOOL Launches Green Homes Grant App for Homeowners

The Green Homes Grant has opened the door for over 600,000 eligible homeowners in England to make valuable energy efficiency upgrades to their homes. Stone wool manufacturer, ROCKWOOL, has developed an app to guide homeowners through the most important elements... View Article

Neaco launches new range of easy-order balcony packages

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Neaco have launched a new range of Juliet balcony packages providing easy specification and fast turnaround from order. Four standard options are available for masonry openings of between 800mm and 2500mm in width. Comprising a range of... View Article

Fireshield® used in upgrade of residential building in London

With today’s focus on fire performance of facades across all types of construction, projects to replace and upgrade existing combustible cladding types are increasingly common. At Goldfinch Court, client Hills Partnership working with PCKO Architects undertook this project to replace... View Article