New land director at Elan Homes Northern

Elan Homes has appointed Philip Palmer as its new land director for the Northern region in support of its growth plans. The company focus is on traditionally built open market developments providing family housing in sustainable, yet desirable locations. Elan’s... View Article

Bathroom support

A new solution is being brought to market to enable stylish options to support people as they begin to need additional care in daily life. Closomat, Britain’s brand leader in helpful toileting, can now offer a complete package to create... View Article

Why might you need a property manager?

A property manager is a third party that you can hire if you are renting out one or more properties to tenants. As their job title suggests, they deal with the management of your property and can help you with... View Article

Three colours white – Glazed brick facade for Banque de France

Highest security standards, but not a visual fortress. Naturally lit workspaces despite strictest building requirements. An aesthetically pleasing complex devoid of monotony. The objectives set by architects Jean-Paul Viguier et Associés (Paris) in the renovated and new buildings of the “Banque de France”... View Article

Balconies: Bridge the gap

Lee Barber of Balcony Life explains the benefits of, and methodology behind, bolt-on cantilevered steel balconies designed to avoid thermal bridging. Bolt-on cantilevered steel balconies are an architectural feature which are becoming increasingly popular in both the construction of new... View Article

Planning approval for first homes at Filton Airfield

Planning approval to deliver 278 new homes on the site of the former Filton Airfield has been granted by South Gloucestershire Council. The new homes form the first phase in the transformation of the historic airfield site into a thriving... View Article

Self-build pioneers to star in Grand Designs

Graven Hill, one of the country’s most innovative self and custom build villages, is set to appear on new Channel 4 series, Grand Designs: The Street. The six episodes will follow the stories of 10 ‘pioneers’ as they take part in... View Article

Bringing back brass

Give steel windows or doors a brand new personality with a handle from Steel Window Fittings (SWF) in Antique Brass. Finishes on steel window fixtures and fittings can have as much of an impact on the visual aesthetics of the... View Article

How to keep workers safe on a building site

Keeping workers safe on a construction site is a challenge for every company. It’s all too easy to slack off with ineffective or inappropriate measures that don’t go far enough. Then they only get picked up following an on-site accident.... View Article