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LGA responds to latest housing supply figures

Friday, 2nd October 2020

Responding to new housing supply figures published today showing a 52 per cent decrease in house-building work starting and a 62 per cent decrease in homes completed in April to June 2020 compared with the same period last year, Cllr... View Article

MVRDV Reveals Glass Mural in Detroit, makes its debut in Midwestern United States

Thursday, 1st October 2020

The Netherlands-based architecture and design firm MVRDV has released details about Glass Mural, a one-of-a-kind, four-storey office and retail building located in Detroit’s beloved Eastern Market neighbourhood. Located just outside the city’s downtown core, the existing character of Eastern Market... View Article

Fire Doors: The Importance of Certification

Thursday, 1st October 2020

The performance of a fire door can be the difference between life and death. Acting as the first line of defence, fire doors provide vital minutes for people inside a property to escape. This is why fitting the right fire... View Article

Snickers Workwear NEW POLARTEC® POWER STRETCH® Jackets and Fleeces – the ‘Sustainable’ Choice

Thursday, 1st October 2020

Sharp, stylish looks and market-leading recycled POLARTEC® fabric technology make these a must for the autumn on site or outdoor leisurewear. Snickers Workwear continues to lead the way with working clothes that have an ergonomic design, superb functionality and fit... View Article

Save your place at A. Proctor Group’s ‘Impact and Airborne Sound Solutions for Floors’ webinar

Thursday, 1st October 2020

Register now to save your place for A. Proctor’s forthcoming 30-minute webinar, “Impact and Airborne Sound Solutions for Floors”, which takes place on Friday, 2nd of October at 10AM. This webinar will cover the following topics: Explanation of Impact &... View Article

Sir David Adjaye OBE to receive 2021 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce that Sir David Adjaye will receive the 2021 Royal Gold Medal, one of the world’s highest honours for architecture. The Royal Gold Medal is approved personally by Her Majesty... View Article

Graven Hill awarded best residential development of the year

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

The UK’s largest custom and self-build development, Graven Hill, has been named the best residential development of the year by Oxfordshire property awards, Oxprop. The Bicester-based development beat off stiff competition to win the award, recognising housing developments that manage to... View Article

Designer Contracts awarded onto fourth national procurement consortium

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor – has been named as an approved supplier for a leading UK purchasing consortium. With a focus on the education sector, The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six... View Article

South West housing associations work together to speed up delivery of new affordable homes

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Bath-based Curo has announced it will work with South West housing associations Alliance Homes and Magna Housing to help speed up delivery of new homes in the region through its Strategic Partnership with Homes England. The funding arrangement was secured... View Article

Building trades need to be prioritised for new skills funding, says FMB

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Construction must be made a strategic priority for life learning, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the Prime Minister’s speech today outlining an expansion of post-18 education and training. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB,... View Article

Redrow launches waste reduction programme as it reinforces environmental commitment

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Redrow has reinforced its commitment to reducing the impact it has on the environment with the start of its ‘Reduce the Rubble’ initiative, becoming the first national housebuilder to undertake a waste project of this calibre at this scale. The... View Article

LGA responds to government’s homelessness reduction act review

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Responding to the Government’s review of the Homelessness Reduction Act, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said: “Since the Homelessness Reduction Act was introduced, councils have continued to work hard to manage increased demand for support and find... View Article

British Property Federation: Property industry must support roll-out of NHS Covid-19 app

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

The British Property Federation (BPF) today urges businesses of all sizes to lead the charge for the NHS Covid-19 app launched yesterday in England and Wales. The property sector is in a unique position – as the developers and managers... View Article

FCBStudios plans approved for new neighbourhood on Trafford Kelloggs site.

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Proposals for Lumina Village, the redevelopment of the former Kellogg’s site in Stretford, have been approved at planning committee by Trafford Council. The plans include up to 750 residential homes, a school, office space, a hotel, a bar and an energy... View Article

RTPI calls for £500m boost to England’s planning system in CSR response

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Half a billion pounds must be injected into the England’s planning system over the next four years to ensure the government’s objectives on housing, beauty, climate, the economy and health can be achieved, according to the Royal Town Planning Institute... View Article

Jackon brings ICF innovation to UK market

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Jackodur Atlas and Thermomur, two Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) systems from Jackon are set to revolutionise UK house construction in the coming years. ICF is a modern construction method, which is widely used in Europe and North America and is... View Article

Königstone’s search for a fabricator in the North West

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Leading worktop and surface specialist, Königstone, (www.konigstone.co.uk) is seeking a new fabrication partner in the North West of UK to supplement the company’s healthy growth and expansion. This is following on from the success of Königstone’s debut presence at KBB... View Article

Aico supporting the Fire and Rescue Service

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

As part of a new campaign to increase support to the Fire and Rescue service, Aico are offering free support in the form of CPD training and the use of their facilities to each of the 52 Fire and Rescue... View Article