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Scotts of Thrapston wins RIBA award for innovative Suffolk building design

Thursday, 7th June 2018

A Northamptonshire-based company has won a major design award for its innovative work creating a new young person’s centre in Suffolk. Scotts of Thrapston, specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of creative buildings, was handed the RIBA Suffolk Design... View Article

View Point – Nigel Ostime from Hawkins\Brown

Thursday, 7th June 2018

Nigel Ostime, delivery director at architects Hawkins\Brown and chair of the RIBA Client Liaison Group, looks at how a ‘chain of custody’ approach is fundamental to a new toolkit created to ensure a focus on quality in projects Last December... View Article

Blog: Caring about Fire Safety

Thursday, 7th June 2018

Fire safety is a major concern in sheltered accommodation and retirement homes, as they are occupied by many vulnerable people and those with limited mobility. Here, Richard Sutton of Horbury Property Services, looks at the important role that passive fire... View Article

Construction SMEs expect high quality work and engagement with new technologies to deliver future business success

Thursday, 7th June 2018

Construction SMEs have a forward-thinking approach to business and are willing to adapt to new working practices, a survey from Constructionline has shown. The survey undertaken by the supply chain and procurement experts, shows that SMEs are very aware of... View Article

Legal & General secures student blocks at University of Lincoln

Wednesday, 6th June 2018

LGIM Real Assets (Legal & General) announces that it has agreed to fund the development of two high-quality student accommodation blocks which have been pre-let to the University of Lincoln. EBW Developments is the developer on the scheme which is... View Article

Mayor boosts construction skills for Londoners as he launches new academy

Wednesday, 6th June 2018

More Londoners will be able to acquire the crucial skills they need to access jobs in the capital’s construction sector as the Mayor, Sadiq Khan, today officially launched his new Construction Academy. The Mayor also today published London’s first ever... View Article

RICS responsds to ‘New powers for councils to deliver homes for local families’: provides opportunities to turn ‘NIMBYs’ into ‘YIMBYs’

Wednesday, 6th June 2018

RICS has responded to Housing Minister Dominic Raab MP’s ‘New powers for councils to deliver homes for local families’. Abdul Choudhury, RICS Policy Manager commented: “In the first major housing announcement from the new Housing Minister Dominic Raab MP, the... View Article

UK construction activity growth remains subdued in May

Wednesday, 6th June 2018

Latest PMI data signalled only a modest improvement in UK construction activity midway through the second quarter, with the pace of expansion matching that registered in April. Commercial activity growth accelerated to a three month high in May; however, softer... View Article

United Living announces ambitious growth plans as its creates new PRS division in the North

Wednesday, 6th June 2018

United Living, one of the leading UK providers of refurbished and new build homes, has appointed former Wates Residential MD Joanne Jamieson to become its new Managing Director for the North and Midlands as it launches a brand new business... View Article

Dundee students get a taste of the built environment industry

Wednesday, 6th June 2018

Students from Dundee & Angus College have spent the week with infrastructure giant Robertson after winning a prestigious student challenge. The team of four students triumphed over twenty participating teams from higher education bodies across Scotland competing in the Chartered... View Article

The Manser Practice makes two senior promotions

Wednesday, 6th June 2018

Architecture and interiors practice The Manser Practice has announced the promotions of two members of staff: Chris Jeffcoate and Andrew Mitchell. Involved in a multitude of award-winning residential, healthcare and transport projects across the UK, The Manser Practice fosters a... View Article

Amsterdam’s robot printed bridge wins European innovation prize

Wednesday, 6th June 2018

Amsterdam’s robot printed steel bridge has been awarded the European Commission’s prestigious STARTS Prize 2018, which champions innovative projects at the interface of science, technology and art. STARTS recognises digital transformation projects that have the potential to contribute to economic and social innovation. The 3D-printed... View Article

Shedding some light

Tuesday, 5th June 2018

Martyn Haworth from Bison Frames answers your questions about the wide range of window and door options available to self-builders, while describing some of the benefits of different styles and materials, and what to watch out for. Windows and doors... View Article

Ballymore Group and Oxley Holdings seek investment partnership to enter Build to Rent market

Monday, 4th June 2018

Leading UK developer, Ballymore Group (Ballymore) and Oxley Holdings are seeking an investment partner to work with the companies on their entrance to the Build to Rent market. The investment is sought as Ballymore announces its strategic commitment to large-scale... View Article

Sadiq calls for social housing tenant to be appointed as national Commissioner

Monday, 4th June 2018

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called on the Government to appoint a social housing tenant as a national Commissioner for Social Housing Residents. The Commissioner would act as a watchdog for social housing policy and ensure the voices... View Article

SME builders now better represented on CITB Board, says FMB

Monday, 4th June 2018

The appointment of two construction SME representatives to the CITB Board is an important step forward, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the CITB’s announcement regarding the new appointments to the CITB Board, Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the... View Article

National Federation of Builders looks forward to welcoming incoming national chair Neil Walters

Monday, 4th June 2018

Neil Walters, will take over from Clare Watson and become national chair of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) on the afternoon of Thursday 14 June at the NFB’s annual general meeting (AGM). The NFB’s AGM will see the outgoing... View Article

designjunction announces move to London’s South Bank for September 2018

Monday, 4th June 2018

designjunction is set to transport to the cultural hub of London’s South Bank with a showcase of world-class design for the annual London Design Festival in September 2018. Now in its eighth year, designjunction has firmly established its reputation for... View Article