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Theresa May and James Brokenshire speech – reaction from Aster

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Following Theresa May and James Brokenshire’s speech at Housing 2019, Bjorn Howard, group CEO of housing association Aster Group, said: “It’s heartening to see that, amid a leadership contest and the ongoing Brexit saga, the Prime Minister is doing what... View Article

Linden Homes announces 900 home land deal

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Top-10 housebuilder, Linden Homes has announced an acquisition deal on a 90-acre site in Beverley, East Yorkshire. The deal marks the largest acquisition in the history of Linden Homes’ East Yorkshire division, which has a development value of around £180... View Article

Accessible housing – what people want

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

An informal survey is highlighting that accessible housing is easy for developers to build, without adding any significant cost. The survey reinforces findings from other recent reports, and growing calls for the Building Regulations Approved Document M Part 2 to... View Article

J & P BALCON insulated connection system for steel balconies, now LABC registered detail EW-838

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

J & P BALCON is recognised as a premier insulated connection system for steel balconies. Acclaimed for easy adjustment of balcony positioning, the product has recently achieved LABC recognition, and has developed improved thermal data combined with higher load resistances.... View Article

Regional construction contract awards analysis reveals slowdown for housebuilding

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

A regional analysis of construction contract awards has revealed a slowdown in the residential sector, questioning how effective government action has been at increasing housebuilding to its 300,000 per year target. Last year saw a reduction in residential contract awards... View Article

Nationwide June HPI – “Market has a slow puncture” – Jonathan Samuels, Octane Capital

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Commenting on the Nationwide June HPI, Jonathan Samuels, CEO of property lender Octane Capital, said: “The property market is usually buoyant in June but political events have taken the pressure out of it like a slow puncture. “If it weren’t... View Article

Magnusson Architecture + Planning oversees design for expansion of Flatbush Caton Market

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Magnusson Architecture + Planning (MAP) recently announced the ground-breaking for the expansive redevelopment of what is now the Flatbush Caton Market in Brooklyn. The project, called Caton Flats, will invigorate the predominantly Caribbean American neighborhood with improved facilities for local vendors.... View Article

On the Good Ship Lollipop – Frank O. Gehry’s Fondation Louis Vuitton

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Frank O. Gehry’s Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris as seen by three famous art historians – Ackerman, Lavin, and Bredekamp – and with a foreword by the architect “Professor Lavin’s reference to the Good Ship Lollipop brings to mind Shirley... View Article

Over 20 years of financial solutions

Monday, 1st July 2019

Established for over 20 years, Goldcrest Finance is a reliable specialist lender based in central Manchester. In these times of lenders with difficult procedures, they don’t believe obtaining finance should be complicated. Goldcrest Finance have a straightforward approach offering a... View Article

Customised design ‘off the shelf’ with aesthetic, practical solutions

Monday, 1st July 2019

Modern bathrooms, showers and even en-suites consist of much more than just a shower tray, bathtub and sanitary ware. In bathroom planning, there is an ever increasing demand for customised design without a compromise on floor space. Most people dream... View Article

The newest clothing innovations in the 2019 Snickers Workwear catalogue

Monday, 1st July 2019

Including market-leading designs and the latest fabric technology innovations from the world’s leading Workwear brand. This 200-page catalogue has all you need to know about the UK’s most extensive range of working clothes for professional tradesmen and women. There’s something... View Article

Glendyne natural slates provide new roof for St Alphege Church

Monday, 1st July 2019

Cembrit Glendyne natural slates have been specified and installed on a unique renovation project for the Historic Kent landmark, St Alphege Church. Recognised as the focal point of the high street, the Victorian Church brings history and character to the... View Article

The Dunes’ Sika Sarnafil clad roof shines in Roofing Awards’ single ply category

Monday, 1st July 2019

Market-leading single ply roofing manufacturer Sika Sarnafil and leading South West roofing contractor Progressive Systems Ltd are celebrating following a win at the Roofing Awards 2019. The roof of the Dunes – a stunning new beachfront development in Perranporth, Cornwall –... View Article

The quiet fun solution

Monday, 1st July 2019

The London Gunnnersbury Park Museum is a perfect example of how high-performance acoustic solutions can solve the problem of noise in public and leisure places. As design trends continue towards minimal furniture and hard surfaces, it becomes increasingly important to... View Article

Kawneer glazing helps a university library move from Brutalist to beautiful

Monday, 1st July 2019

The Templeman Library at the University of Kent features multiple Kawneer systems. A multi award-winning redevelopment of a university library has used architectural glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer for their ability to combine aesthetics with performance and value... View Article

238 thermostats can’t be wrong: A decade of heating maintenance support for Courtlands Estate, Richmond

Monday, 1st July 2019

Managing the varying heating requirements of an average family can be hard enough, but imagine the headache involved when the heating for 238 properties is supplied via a communal, gas-fired, heating system. This is the scenario facing the management team... View Article

Green-tech supply substrate for roof terrace installed for Barratt London

Monday, 1st July 2019

Green-tree’s intensive roof garden substrate has been installed in a large-scale roof garden for a Barratt development in West Hendon. Green-tech was called in by Kingston Landscape Group who specialise in commercial landscape installations and grounds maintenance across London. They... View Article

AHR submits planning for new leisure centre and library in Chard, amidst vision for wider regeneration

Monday, 1st July 2019

Plans for the redevelopment of Chard town centre as part of South Somerset District Council’s Chard Regeneration scheme have been submitted by architecture and building consultancy practice, AHR, showcasing how a new leisure centre and library, including community facilities, will... View Article