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RIBA Publishing’s New Wellbeing in Interiors demystifies instinctive design for wellness and sustainability

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Inspired by a series of talks on evidence-based design for Wellbeing, Wellbeing in Interiors is the result of over a decade of research, funnelled into a book that is both a philosophical guide and a practical reference for interior designers,... View Article

Princess Alexandra Hospital Fracture Clinic approved

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Medical Architecture has secured planning consent for a new Fracture Clinic at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, UK. The new facility enables the orthopaedic department to expand the range of services provided locally at the hospital. By carefully inserting the... View Article

MVRDV Designs Sustainable Office and Laboratory Complex for Amsterdam Science Park

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Located in the heart of Amsterdam Science Park is MVRDV’s design for Matrix 1, an office and laboratory complex that combines standard laboratories with playful and spacious social areas. The University of Amsterdam (UvA) has reached an agreement to occupy... View Article

Nordic Copper skyline crowns the new Ram Quarter

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

The new Ram Quarter mixed-use development at the heart of the London Borough of Wandsworth is highlighted by its rooftop cladding of Nordic Green Living 1 pre-patinated copper, reflecting the site’s industrial heritage. The site was formerly home to the... View Article

You’ll be sage green with envy!

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of innovative products for the building industry in the UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe, has responded to market demand and feedback from customers and added the popular Sage Green to its Double... View Article

Hellberg Safety PPE and Snickers Workwear – comfort and safety combined

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

The Hultafors Group Adds Hellberg Safety PPE products to its premium brand portfolio for professional tradesmen and women. With over 50 years experience in the PPE industry, the Hellberg Safety specialist equipment includes highly advanced hearing protection products, face protection... View Article

Schlüter-Systems Raises the Bar with New Pedestal System

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Schlüter-Systems is pleased to introduce Schlüter®-TROBA-LEVEL, an adjustable pedestal system for balconies and terraces. A welcome addition to Schlüter’s range of balcony and terrace solutions, the seven-part system is the first loose-lay option to be offered by the company. It... View Article

Delay disruptive VAT changes to avoid construction chaos, warns FMB

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

The Government has not properly prepared the construction industry for major VAT changes coming in October and needs to delay their implementation to avoid chaos, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said in a letter to the Financial Secretary to the... View Article

Shaping the modern home

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

As the housebuilding sector continues to evolve, Peter Kelsey of Designer Contracts offers his perspective on how buyer expectations have shaped the design of the modern home. It’s interesting to look back, particularly over the past 20 years, to see... View Article

Drainage specialist Dallmer unveils its new Individual shower channels

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Individual is better – that could be the motto for modern bathroom landscaping. When it comes to level-access showers, the personal requirements and tastes of customers are very wide-ranging – which means a huge range of products is required in order to... View Article

Ahmarra supply and install fire doors for major Southampton Tower Block refurbishment

Monday, 15th July 2019

Ahmarra has been selected to supply and install hundreds of fire doors for a major Southampton tower block refurbishment. Southampton’s tallest tower blocks are undergoing a multi-million pound fire safety up-grade and Ahmarra are working with main contractor, CLC Group and Southampton... View Article

Jackoboard® provides the ideal background for wetroom construction

Monday, 15th July 2019

Manufactured with an extruded polystyrene foam core and a special coating on both sides, JACKOBOARD® construction boards form an ideal base for tiling in wetrooms. The surfaces of the JACKOBOARD® system provide an extremely strong bond and can be used... View Article

Miller Homes and Linden Homes complete major land acquisition

Monday, 15th July 2019

Leading housebuilders, Linden Homes and Miller Homes have completed a land purchase to deliver 750 new homes in Chichester, in a joint acquisition. The new partnership, which will deliver Part 1 of the wider Whitehouse Farm development, received outline planning... View Article

Boutique city living unveiled at new Glasgow East development

Monday, 15th July 2019

Merchant Homes has launched an exclusive development of homes in Glasgow East, offering prospective homebuyers the opportunity to lay down roots in a new landmark community within touching distance of the city centre. A welcome addition to the already thriving... View Article

Healthcare construction output fell by over 15% to £2.5bn in 2018

Monday, 15th July 2019

According to the new Healthcare Construction Market Report from AMA Research, the overall picture for construction output in the health sector in 2018 is that output fell to the lowest level since 2015 – declining by over 15% to an... View Article

Notting Hill Genesis appoints new chair

Monday, 15th July 2019

Notting Hill Genesis is delighted to welcome Ian Ellis as the new chair. Ian, who will take on the role from 1 September 2019, has been chair of NHS Property Services since 2016 and has worked in real estate for... View Article

LGA responds to housing, health and safety rating system review

Monday, 15th July 2019

Responding to the Government’s review and updating of the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System, the Local Government Association’s Housing spokesman, Cllr Martin Tett, said: “We are pleased the Government has listened to the concerns of councils and is to... View Article

Brighton’s Preston Barracks innovation hub ‘topped out’

Monday, 15th July 2019

Specialist regeneration and property developer U+I and GRAHAM have celebrated ‘topping out’ a unique new innovation hub for local businesses, called Plus X, as part of the Preston Barracks redevelopment in Brighton. Construction of the 50,000 sq ft building marks... View Article