Belvin builds UK ‘Home of the Year’

One of the latest grand designs built by Lincolnshire based Belvin Construction has been named ‘Best Individual New Home’ at the 2019 LABC Building Excellence Awards. Barrow House, at Hatcliffe, is a bespoke, contemporary home that’s set within the Lincolnshire... View Article

Deceuninck’s Heritage Collection is a hit with Dekko’s customers

Sales of Deceuninck’s iconic Heritage Collection are flying at Dekko Window Systems. The national trade fabricator says Deceuninck’s Heritage Flush Window and new Heritage Flush Door combine beautiful style with performance. Kurt Greatrex, Dekko Sales Director says: “Sales of Deceuninck’s... View Article

Resiblock Impresses in Preston

With Block Paving beginning to fail, and two major roundabouts now considered a risk to road users, Preston City Council turned to the expertise of Resiblock to find a sealing solution to ensure the longevity and safety of the councils’... View Article

Kingspan introduces QuadCore Roofboard

Kingspan Insulation is raising roof performance to new heights with Kingspan QuadCore 426 Roofboard, an innovative flat roof insulation board delivering excellent thermal and fire performance, enhanced environmental credentials, and backed by an extended warranty. Kingspan QuadCore 426 is the... View Article

Lessons of Grenfell could help cut waste bin blazes

The safety framework recommendations laid down by Dame Judith Hackitt following the Grenfell tower block disaster was, quite rightly, centred on the safety of high-rise residential properties, but the lessons learned and her recommendations can be applied right across the... View Article

Ramboll appoint new Director of Cities and Regeneration

Engineering, design and consultancy company Ramboll has announced the appointment of Elad Eisenstein as Director of Cities and Regeneration. He is set to lead Ramboll’s urban regeneration team, focusing on major cities projects, integrating across the transport, infrastructure environment and... View Article

Tp bennett joins One Global Design network

Leading international architecture and interiors practice tp bennett, has announced its partnership with ONE Global Design (ONE), an international network of independent, principal-owned architecture and design firms. Comprised of 20 firms in 27 locations across US, Canada, Mexico, Europe and... View Article

RICS launch new Home Survey Standard

RICS this week launch the new mandatory RICS Home Survey Standard, following an industry and consumer consultation held earlier this year. The new standard will better protect buyers and sellers, with emphasis on consumers fully understanding the importance and benefits... View Article

Shortlist of best performing buildings announced

The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, Manchester, The Sweco Building, Bergen, Norway, and the Hitchcock Centre for the Environment, Amherst, USA, are three innovative schemes that have made the shortlist for the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Building Performance... View Article