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New temporary accommodation for homeless opens its doors

Tuesday, 5th May 2020

An exciting new development of 57 apartments is now being furnished ready to give homeless households additional high-quality accommodation and support, to help them transition from becoming homeless at this difficult time, to finding a new settled home. Families and... View Article

Homes fit for the future

Tuesday, 5th May 2020

Ian Batchelor, Director of Construction and Building Services at ODS, argues for a revolution in social housing with a focus on innovative design for eco-credentials and community-based living The UK builds, on average, only 6,000 new social homes each year;... View Article

Photography competition aims to capture moments of light from the lockdown

Tuesday, 5th May 2020

Light has often been cited as a symbol of hope with the power to unify people. At a time when we’re all searching for ways to be optimistic, London-based architectural lighting consultancy Nulty is encouraging us to look to light... View Article

Two Horsham developments shortlisted for prestigious industry awards

Tuesday, 5th May 2020

Berkeley Homes Southern has been shortlisted for the Planning Awards for two of its flagship developments, both close to Horsham, West Sussex. The leading housebuilder was nominated in the categories of Best Housing Scheme for Highwood, Horsham and Best Use of... View Article

Another Green World: award-winning urban oasis nestled in Old Street development

Tuesday, 5th May 2020

Within the built environment, our focus is increasingly shifting towards both sustainable developments and staff wellbeing, and rightly so. Integrating green spaces is one of the most effective ways of successfully doing this. The exterior spaces at Stylus, 116 Old... View Article

Green-tech supplies landscaping materials to Leeds Playhouse Gateway Court

Monday, 4th May 2020

PROJECT: Leeds Playhouse Gateway Court LOCATION: Leeds, West Yorkshire CLIENT: Leeds City Council LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS: Ellis Williams LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: Gavin Jones PRODUCT/SERVICES SUPPLIED: Mona irrigation, GT-Anchor Systems, Root barrier This stunning public space is part of the Leeds Playhouse and... View Article

Snickers new stretch work shorts – comfortable and lightweight

Sunday, 3rd May 2020

Work Shorts for the flexible working environment – designed to deliver superior comfort and freedom of movement. Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the design of the new Stretch Shorts... View Article

NHBC receives RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety achievements

Friday, 1st May 2020

NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, is proud to have received an internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. The RoSPA Gold Health and Safety Award demonstrates NHBC’s commitment to ensuring the... View Article

Pagabo leads the way for industry-wide collaboration to create the future of construction

Friday, 1st May 2020

COLLABORATION has never been more important for the construction industry according to national framework provider Pagabo, which is leading a call-to-arms for all companies to work together in order to drive real change and tackle long-term industry issues. Gerard Toplass,... View Article

Legal & General signs £150m Sheffield City Centre regeneration, unlocking city’s post-crisis growth ambitions

Friday, 1st May 2020

Legal & General announces that it is investing £150m into Sheffield’s West Bar Square development to deliver the first phase of this substantial mixed-use project in partnership with Developer Urbo and Sheffield City Council, as it continues to invest for... View Article

Coronavirus: Social homes may go unbuilt without Right to Buy extension

Friday, 1st May 2020

Desperately-needed new social homes could go unbuilt unless councils are granted an extension to the time they are allowed to spend money from Right to Buy sales, the Local Government Association warns today. Currently, councils are allowed to retain receipts... View Article

Managing health and safety on site amid COVID-19

Friday, 1st May 2020

CONSTRUCTION sites in the UK will be able to remain open during evenings and weekends to help the UK’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to government sources. In a move welcomed by housing secretary Robert Jenrick, several companies... View Article

373,000 property purchases worth £82bn on hold due to COVID-19, finds Zoopla UK Cities House Price Index

Friday, 1st May 2020

373,000 property transactions paused during coronavirus lockdown, with a combined estimated value of £82bn While agents are taking on lower levels of new supply, the number of homes for sale is just 4% lower than at the start of March,... View Article

Hunter Douglas Architectural fulfils brief for top 100 UK law firm

Friday, 1st May 2020

The headquarters of Cardiff-based Hugh James, a top 100 UK law firm, is an impressive corporate space within a newly developed gateway to the city. Occupying 100,000 sq ft of Two Central Square, a 148,000 sq ft office building designed... View Article

Kaldewei Nexsys – a revolutionary 4-in-1 system solution for easy, safe installation

Friday, 1st May 2020

Kaldewei Nexsys is an innovative pre-assembled 4-in-1 system consisting of a waste channel, sloping support, sealing and an enamelled shower surface enabling ultra simple and fast installation. The multi award-winning Kaldewei Nexsys shower surface is available in 17 colours and... View Article

Vent-Axia award win demonstrates commitment to improving indoor air quality

Friday, 1st May 2020

Housebuilders and house buyers alike can now be doubly assured that Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic Cooker Hood will improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and so help households stay healthy. The product has recently won the Kitchen and Bathrooms category within... View Article

Reflective membrane solution delivers thermal efficiency for large social housing development

Thursday, 30th April 2020

A combination of Protect TF200 Thermo, the low emissivity, insulating breather membrane and VC Foil Ultra, the internal air and vapour control layer from Protect Membranes has been specified and installed as part of an award winning, large new build... View Article

Caring for the planet with Keller Kitchens

Thursday, 30th April 2020

Sustainability and the protection of our planet’s resources continue to grab headlines; and a key area is building and architecture where the environmental movement has become intrinsically entwined with business health. Keller Kitchens has consistently been at the forefront of... View Article