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McAvoy to showcase latest advancements in offsite construction for hospitals at Healthcare Estates 2019

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

The McAvoy Group, one of the UK’s leading offsite specialists, will be presenting its full range of offsite solutions and latest innovations at Healthcare Estates 2019. Delegates will also have the opportunity to experience the Group’s award-winning virtual reality technology... View Article

Designer Contracts promotes team

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring supplier, has announced five senior promotions across the company. Lee Hassett, who recently joined the business as projects executive has been promoted to divisional director, taking control of four of the company’s 15 regions.... View Article

Is renting really just for the young?

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Patrick Mooney looks at data that suggests significant changes in private renters are taking place It’s a commonly held view that one of the main drivers for growth in the private rental market over the past decade has been a... View Article

Wraptite® membrane installed on high rise student accomodation in Newcastle

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Wraptite® airtightness membrane has been successfully installed on an impressive new luxury high-rise student accommodation project in Newcastle UponTyne. The project consists of a total of 207 studio apartments for students situated on City Road overlooking the River Tyne and... View Article

Lidl Headquarters

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

German discount supermarket chain, Lidl, has built a brand new headquarters on a 4.6ha area with a gross floor area of 130,000m2 in Heilbronn, Germany. The project involved the construction of an office building, meeting rooms, a reception facility, cafeteria,... View Article

Tamdown HSQE Challenge

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

As Tamdown continues to advance in all areas of Heath, Safety, Quality and Environment the leaders of the business have recently set themselves a HSQE Challenge to ensure these enhancements continue to develop. Health and Safety is a core value... View Article

TeknosPro; the eponymous portfolio

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

TeknosPro, the Teknos range of paints for professional decorators, offers professionals the eponymous product portfolio, TeknosPro, for smooth and long lasting finishes. Suited to interior walls and ceilings, the waterborne range consists of low-sheen TeknosPro 10 and TeknosPro 7 which... View Article

ModuSat® FUSION utility cupboards score big on efficiency and cost savings

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

With demand for housing in the UK greater than ever and an increase in the use of communal heating systems for apartments, many developers are choosing to install prefabricated MEP utility cupboards, which require less time on site for installation,... View Article

UL and Wintech Testing and Certification combine to provide best in class testing and certification services to the building envelope community

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Increases UL’s global footprint in the building materials sector and enhances its building envelope evaluation, testing and certification expertise. UL, a global safety science leader, announces the acquisition of Wintech Testing and Certification, a Telford, UK-based firm that provides testing... View Article

Hopkins Architects wins MK:U International design competition

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Milton Keynes Council (MKC), Cranfield University and MK:U International Design Competition organisers, Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC) have announced that the international team led by London-based Hopkins Architects has won the MK:U International Design Competition. The distinguished jury, which included Santander... View Article

Demolition begins on £1 billion London regeneration project

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Demolition has begun on one of London’s biggest housing regeneration projects, marking a significant step forward for the £1 billion scheme. The project will deliver around 5,200 high quality homes over the next 12 to 15 years, doubling the amount... View Article

Howarth Timber & Building Supplies engages chef Peter Sidwell as a brand ambassador

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Leading builders’ merchant, Howarth Timber & Building Supplies, has partnered with chef and TV presenter, Peter Sidwell on a collection of seasonal recipes. Developed exclusively for their website, each month will focus on seasonality as well as key events in... View Article

Connecting Russia and China with the first ever cross border cable car – UNStudio’s design selected for the Blagoveshchensk Cable Car

Tuesday, 30th July 2019

Following the completion of cable car designs for the cities of Gothenburg and Amsterdam, UNStudio was recently selected as the winner in the competition for the first ever cross border cable car, which will carry passengers across the Amur River to connect Russia... View Article

‘Stand alone’ ventilation solution optimises offsite capabilities

Monday, 29th July 2019

As offsite construction growth outstrips traditional methods, Gilberts has introduced a solution that simplifies incorporation of building services. The company’s MFS (Mistrale Fusion) provides a stand-alone unit, requiring no ductwork or plant, to ensure a comfortable ambient environment within each... View Article

The quietest member of the Norbord family

Monday, 29th July 2019

What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market? CaberAcoustic from Norbord and is a highly versatile and economical sound-reducing flooring solution. Reducing both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, it can be laid over concrete and timber floors in... View Article

92-home development successfully delivered for the Highlands

Monday, 29th July 2019

The final handover of seven new homes to The Highland Council marks the successful delivery and completion of a 92 home mixed tenure residential development in Balgate, Kiltarlity. Delivered by the award winning Highland Housing Alliance, the development, which is situated... View Article

Mayor approves more than 800 new homes in Barnet

Monday, 29th July 2019

A major development in north west London of 844 new homes – of which 41 per cent will be affordable – has been approved by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Plans to redevelop the disused Pentavia Retail Park in... View Article

UEL architecture graduate wins prestigious architecture award

Monday, 29th July 2019

Charlotte Harris, a University of East London (UEL) graduate who is now a lecturer in the University’s School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE), has won a prestigious architecture award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). HASA Architects, of which... View Article