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How to maintain health and safety standards in the workplace

Monday, 4th January 2021

It’s easy to get your processes and procedures in place to protect your employees and then forget about them over the course of a few months. However, a lot of the risks and dangers at work are constantly changing and... View Article

Pump Technology helps with off-grid project

Monday, 4th January 2021

Pump Technology Project: Kirdford, West Sussex (October 2019 – September 2020) Requirement: Off-grid Shepherds hut requiring WC facilities The Client: A private resident wished to have a Shepherds hut constructed as an additional amenity for her garden. It would also... View Article

Planning granted for major modular homes scheme in Bristol

Monday, 4th January 2021

Planning consent has been granted for Legal & General Modular Homes to deliver 185 homes in Lockleaze, Bristol. The scheme, which has been developed in conjunction with Bristol City Council, will see two-, three- and four- bedroom houses along with... View Article

Rhodesia to benefit from 127 affordable homes

Monday, 4th January 2021

Gleeson Homes has completed the purchase of a 10.5-acre site in Rhodesia, near Worksop, after been granted planning permission to build 127 new homes in the village. The development, which will be known as Rhodes Point, will see the land... View Article

Southern Grove unveils £7m development of family mews houses in London’s Enfield

Monday, 4th January 2021

Developer Southern Grove has today unveiled a £7million project to create a series of mews houses in a popular residential area of north London. The scheme, called Powys Grove, will create nine family homes in the heart of Enfield. The... View Article

Planning approval granted for Rutland roadside retail units

Monday, 4th January 2021

Revised plans to create four new retail units on the former Ram Jam Inn site in Greetham, Rutland, were given the green light yesterday (22 December) by Rutland County Council’s planning committee. Godwin Developments, the UK residential and commercial property developer, submitted alternative... View Article

Planning Submitted for ‘UK First’ Cohesive Use Development

Monday, 4th January 2021

Proposals for a ground-breaking, multi-million ‘cohesive use’ scheme in the centre of Nottingham have been revealed, featuring a combination of hotels, co-working space, apartments, green public realm and leisure facilities. Phase 1B – which is the flagship of The Island... View Article

Resilient year for East Midlands architect with continued growth and expansion plans for 2021

Monday, 4th January 2021

Lincolnshire-based architectural practice PolkeyCollins is celebrating a strong year in business, despite the uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic presented the construction industry earlier this year. Specialising in commercial architectural services, across multiple sectors including retail, office, science and education, PolkeyCollins has reported... View Article

Consort Claudgen launches new downflow fan heaters

Monday, 4th January 2021

Consort Claudgen have launched two new downflow fan heaters. The DF2 and DF2SL Heatflows provide rapid warmth and adjustable heat output of 1kW or 2kW at installation. The DF2 Heatflow has a simple pull cord operation. Once the heater is... View Article

Panasonic’s Aquarea heat pumps awarded Keymark certification

Monday, 4th January 2021

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is pleased to announce that several units from the Aquarea range have been granted a Keymark certification, recognising the high standard of the heat pumps. The Keymark is an independent, voluntary certification mark supporting the... View Article

A new dawn, a new day, a new Essco and they’re feeling good!

Monday, 4th January 2021

Essco are delighted to unveil their revitalised company branding, which includes a new name, look and website. The branding reflects the creation of the new ‘Essco Group’ and represents a big change, with the previous logo having been in place... View Article

The new FlexiWork neon jackets and fleeces

Friday, 1st January 2021

NEW Neon Jackets and Fleeces from Snickers Workwear for the flexible working environment – delivering visibly superior comfort and freedom of movement. While Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the... View Article

Home improvements boosting construction work, says FMB

Friday, 11th December 2020

Repair and maintenance work is supporting recovery in the construction sector, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The recovery in the construction... View Article

City limits

Wednesday, 9th December 2020

Set in a triangular mews in north London, a quirky mixed-use project offers privacy and bright spaces despite a tight urban context. Jack Wooler spoke to architects Tom Byrne and Simon Lilley to get their take on the scheme The... View Article

New safety requirements for residential blocks come into effect

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

Three key changes to building safety requirements affecting new residential buildings have come into effect from 26 November 2020. The changes to Approved Document B, look to improve fire safety matters within and around buildings but they only affect new... View Article

Mass evacuation of students from troubled west London estate

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

Hundreds of students living on a west London housing estate owned by Notting Hill Genesis, were evacuated at short notice and rehoused after a series of building safety problems emerged. The building safety issues are understood to include problems with... View Article

National ‘Statement of Expectations’ for supported housing published

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

The Ministry of Housing has published its National Statement of Expectations for supported housing as part of a concerted attempt to drive up standards of housing management in care settings. This new set of guidelines for local authorities and supported... View Article

NHF calls on sector to adopt its tenant engagement charter

Tuesday, 8th December 2020

The National Housing Federation is asking all English housing associations to adopt its new resident engagement charter and make themselves more accountable to their tenants. Together with Tenants, was an initiative set up in response to the Grenfell Tower fire... View Article