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Designing for the future

Tuesday, 10th March 2020

By James Sketch, Country Manager UK, at KEUCO Britain’s homes are having to work harder and smarter than ever before. As our population ages, the demand for housing that makes life easier for the elderly and those that care for... View Article

Polar protection from high performance membranes

Tuesday, 10th March 2020

High-performance products from the A. Proctor Group, experts at solving condensation, airtightness and energy efficiency problems in buildings have been selected for use in the construction of a British Antarctic Survey building. The BAS Signy Cummins Hut is designed to... View Article

Cavity trays and the ban on combustible materials in relevant buildings

Tuesday, 10th March 2020

Numerous new construction projects in England rising more than a specified level above ground level must now comply with new regulations. Subject to certain exclusions, materials or products used in the external walls plus any specified attachments are required to... View Article

Getting the performance you want by… Getting specs right

Tuesday, 10th March 2020

With acoustics one of the keys to the success of any workplace design, the importance of a product’s acoustic performance cannot be understated. All too often products are tested in different ways and performance can be exaggerated. How then can... View Article

Outdoor entertaining raised to new levels of luxury, control and sophistication

Tuesday, 10th March 2020

The unique Vulcanus range of luxury outdoor grills is named after the Roman god of fire, Vulcanus, who was married to the goddess of love, Venus. Inspired by both heat and beauty, Vulcanus flame grills allow an exceptional cooking experience... View Article

First Help to Buy homes launch at riverside development, Royal Wharf

Tuesday, 10th March 2020

Ballymore & Oxley tomorrow launches a collection of new homes at Royal Wharf, which will be the first homes eligible for Help to Buy buyers at the riverside development in East London. Now available to purchase, the 32 new apartments... View Article

Aluminium or PVCu – which is best for your Local Authority project?

Tuesday, 10th March 2020

Leading window and door manufacturer Shelforce is Birmingham City Council’s chosen manufacturer of choice for local authority building projects, specialising in social housing, education and the new build sector. With extensive experience in delivering window projects on time and in... View Article

Crittall helps Oxford college get top marks for sustainability

Tuesday, 10th March 2020

An innovative glazing system that combines the technical expertise of Crittall Windows and Crystal Units has contributed to state-of-the-art energy efficiency at Mansfield College, Oxford. The college authorities were looking to increase on-site student accommodation substantially so as to enhance... View Article

Southern Grove rescues site of stalled eco-scheme to build 170 fully-affordable homes

Tuesday, 10th March 2020

A site that was supposed to host the world’s most sustainable residential tower has been rescued out of receivership by developer Southern Grove. Eco-development, The Beacon, in Hemel Hempstead, Herts, first made headlines when it was announced in 2015 and... View Article

CIC Launches Roadmap for Change at Futurebuild

Monday, 9th March 2020

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has launched its Roadmap for Change, a new digital resource to promote industry best practice, at Futurebuild, in London on 3 March 2020. The Roadmap for Change is a digital platform designed to highlight the... View Article

Complex, £10m airport-adjacent infrastructure scheme completes

Monday, 9th March 2020

Following a series of challenges from under the ground and in the air, a £10 million infrastructure scheme has now completed close to East Midlands Airport. Property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard delivered project management, quantity surveying and health... View Article

JRL Group top the contractors league table for February

Monday, 9th March 2020

JRL Group took the top spot this month largely thanks to its award to build Consort Place on the Isle of Dogs valued at £470 million. The large mixed development will provide a full community lifestyle including apartments, a hotel,... View Article

Budget Statement 2020: ‘The UK’s property and construction sector needs stability and incentives, not more tax increases’, from Menzies LLP

Monday, 9th March 2020

Budget 2020 The UK’s property and construction sector needs stability and incentives, not more tax increases After seven years of punitive tax changes impacting the property and construction sector, a period of stability and incentives are urgently needed to support... View Article

Major Japanese finance deal shows Midland Heart means business

Monday, 9th March 2020

Midland Heart has established a reputation as an organisation to do business with globally, securing a £60m finance deal with a major Japanese bank. The loan from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) follows news that Midland Heart had retained their... View Article

Independent report reveals £240million economic boost from Cammo Meadows work

Monday, 9th March 2020

One of Edinburgh’s most significant new housing projects is set to inject almost quarter of a billion pounds into the local economy. Two developers, CALA Homes (East) and David Wilson Homes East Scotland will build 655 new homes, including a... View Article

A picture paints a thousand words

Monday, 9th March 2020

Websites are an important part of any business, with visual content enhancing the visitor experience. Freefoam work hard to make their site as visually attractive and appealing as possible and have now introduced an image gallery. With over 75 images... View Article

New best in class student environment with class A acoustics

Monday, 9th March 2020

Taking its inspiration from the original medieval city, the new Paradise Street student village in Coventry will provide high quality accommodation for over 900 students. Comprising technology rich apartments with outstanding acoustic ceilings and feature walls from Knauf AMF, the... View Article

Managing flood risk and how to calculate the best outcome

Monday, 9th March 2020

Finding a suitable development site can often be a challenge in itself, both from a risk and cost perspective, and this is before you’ve even placed a spade into the ground. Where at all possible, you should always aim to... View Article