Fewer project starts during second quarter

The value of work starting on site in the three months to June was 21% lower than a year ago, according to the latest Glenigan Index. On a seasonally adjusted basis, starts fell by 8% against the three months to... View Article

Further praise received for Melton’s modernised cattle market

Derby-based architecture consultancy EKV Design is celebrating after its landmark design for Melton Mowbray Cattle Market was shortlisted in two categories at the 2018 Local Authority Building Control (LABC) awards. Alongside project partners including Morgan Sindall, CWA Engineers and Pick Everard, the Melton Cattle Market... View Article

gpad promotes Charles Bettes to managing director

London architectural practice, gpad london ltd, has promoted director Charles Bettes to managing director with immediate effect. Company founder and incumbent managing director Christopher Ploutarhou will now become chairman. Charles has a proven track record of designing high quality buildings.... View Article

RIBA welcomes new route into architecture

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) welcome the announcement of the approval of two Apprenticeship Standards by the Institute of Apprenticeships on Thursday 5th July 2018. Speaking on the 5th July, RIBA President Ben Derbyshire said: “It is with great excitement... View Article

BDP appoints three principals

BDP has appointed three new principals who will join the company’s board of directors from 1 July 2018. Architect Sue Emms is responsible for delivering some of BDP’s most innovative and award winning educational projects and leads the sector in... View Article

Reduce waste and save costs

Tarmac Cement’s Dr Bill Price explains why it’s important to give mortar and cement careful consideration and how the right product can result in reduced wastage and costs. The value of the self- and custom- build market is forecast to... View Article

New Arup report imagines the Campus of the Future

A new Arup report calls for a rethink of the design and operation of higher education facilities to prepare for a new era of learning, one that remains viable as budgets decline yet pressure mounts to deliver exceptional experiences. These... View Article

Landlords react to longer-term tenancy plan

Reacting to reports that the Government will announce plans to introduce mandatory three year tenancies, Richard Lambert, CEO at the National Landlords Association (NLA) said: “In his speech to the Conservative Party conference last October, Sajid Javid announced plans for a consultation... View Article

Redrow launches new Thames Valley division

Redrow has announced that it will be expanding its regional presence by opening a new division in the Thames Valley. The strategic decision to expand into this area comes as Redrow continues to experience growth in outer London and the Home... View Article

Gambling Hampshire builder jailed for VAT fraud

A former builder, who falsely claimed £750,000 of VAT repayments to pay for gambling and living expenses, has been jailed for two years and eight months. Peter Howes, 58, of Waterlooville, Hampshire, submitted fraudulent VAT returns to HM Revenue and... View Article