Pôle Erdre headquarters and Loire Nantes Métropole

The Paris office of Thibaud Babled Architectes Urbanistes just delivered a multipurpose complex comprised of 4 buildings, housing the headquarters of the Nantes Métropole “proximity” centre, an office of Pôle Emploi (national employment agency) and housing. The project’s varied program of high... View Article

Rewarding Endeavour and building skills

The donation of building materials has allowed a charity to help some of the most disadvantaged young people in Sheffield to learn basic construction skills. Endeavour, based in Fir Vale, offers programmes of personal development, education and social action to... View Article

Massive backing for 100% Hackitt initiative following launch

Since its launch on Monday 22 October, more than 100 organisations and individuals across the construction sector have signed up to support the 100% Hackitt initiative.  Supporters include architects and designers, fire safety and building consultants, fire fighters, trade associations... View Article

Five ways to ensure a successful home insurance claim

GoCompare offers tips on how to avoid joining the 1 in 6 who have had household insurance claims rejected The darker nights of autumn and winter typically mean an increase in burglary rates and weather-related insurance claims. GoCompare Home Insurance shares five... View Article

Ask the Architect: FaulknerBrowns Architects

Lee McLaughlin, partner at FaulknerBrowns Architects, answers ADF’s questions on what makes him tick, design approaches, and current and future issues What has been the most satisfying project you worked on? Our Hebburn Central project was particularly pleasing in many... View Article

Persimmon trading update

Persimmon plc today releases its third quarter Trading Statement which covers the period from 1 July 2018 to 6 November 2018. With the start of the autumn season customer activity has strengthened in line with the traditional seasonality of the... View Article

Quick and easy guest room updates

In an ideal world, a Guest Bedroom delivers a luxury hotel-like experience for friends and family. In most UK homes, the reality is it’s a dumping ground crammed with rarely used household items  and bedding that’s decades old.  It’s a... View Article

Integrating cladding into the offsite process

Steve Thompson of EOS Facades offers his perspective on the offsite opportunities available to housebuilders in a changing political landscape. Following the Hackitt Report further changes in Building Regulations have been anticipated, and the ban on all combustible materials on... View Article

Hotel-style living in Birmingham

379 apartments are being launched by Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital in Birmingham. Intended to produce a sense of hotel-style living, with amenities such as a gym and cinema, the partnership hopes to set a benchmark in area. Intended... View Article

Appeal to find war heroes

A Midlands businessman has vowed to fully restore a World War One memorial in Leicestershire after ‘despicable’ thieves stole the brass plaque which honoured the names of those killed in action. Adrian Burr, managing director of award-winning builders Springbourne Homes,... View Article

227 new homes for Barking Riverside

Anew development named Parklands, bringing 227 new homes to Barking Riverside, is to be launched by L&Q. As part of the new masterplan by Lifschutz Davidson and Sandilands, Parklands will include 115 Shared Ownership homes, and 112 private sale units.... View Article