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Artificial intelligence is laying its foundations in construction, but integrating a digital transformation project requires cultural change, finds Zen

Friday, 19th July 2019

Exploring the current state of digitalisation within the UK’s construction industry, a new report from Zen Internet, the UK’s largest independent technology service provider, has found that whilst organisations are already starting to implement new technologies, cultural change is still a barrier... View Article

LGA opens bids for housing advisers programme to tackle housing crisis

Thursday, 18th July 2019

The Local Government Association is launching its third year of the Housing Advisers Programme, an innovative scheme to help councils overcome housing challenges in their local areas, with bids invited from today. The programme funds the provision of independent expertise... View Article

Bradford City Centre regeneration scheme by Architects Greig & Stephenson given the go-ahead

Thursday, 18th July 2019

Plans for a £21m major regeneration scheme in Bradford city centre by architects Greig & Stephenson have been approved by Bradford Council. The 5,670 sq metre scheme involves the demolition of buildings including the former Marks & Spencer and Woolworths... View Article

University of Huddersfield’s new £30 million Barbara Hepworth Building reaches completion

Thursday, 18th July 2019

The new AHR-designed Barbara Hepworth Building is complete and has been celebrated with a royal visit from HRH The Duke of York, KG. The £30 million building, built by Morgan Sindall Construction, will house the School of Art, Design and... View Article

Protecting tenants’ payment data

Wednesday, 17th July 2019

By Simon Cook, Head of Compliance, allpay Ltd We know from our own 2019 survey of almost 300 social renters (292) with housing provided via their local housing association or council, that 34.39% preferred to pay rent by Debit Card.... View Article

Award-winning project manager is source of pride for Bellway

Wednesday, 17th July 2019

A project manager building homes in Borehamwood has won not one but two prestigious awards for his work. Steve Cutting has won two distinct awards with the NHBC, a National Health and Safety Award and a Pride in the Job... View Article

Why leaders of housing associations need to open up about their mental health to really affect change

Wednesday, 17th July 2019

By Duncan Short, Director of Resources, VIVID Over recent years mental health has become a “hot topic” within society. Hardly a day goes by without the press covering a new PR campaign encouraging people to open up about their mental... View Article

RIBA Publishing’s New Wellbeing in Interiors demystifies instinctive design for wellness and sustainability

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Inspired by a series of talks on evidence-based design for Wellbeing, Wellbeing in Interiors is the result of over a decade of research, funnelled into a book that is both a philosophical guide and a practical reference for interior designers,... View Article

Princess Alexandra Hospital Fracture Clinic approved

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Medical Architecture has secured planning consent for a new Fracture Clinic at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, UK. The new facility enables the orthopaedic department to expand the range of services provided locally at the hospital. By carefully inserting the... View Article

MVRDV Designs Sustainable Office and Laboratory Complex for Amsterdam Science Park

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Located in the heart of Amsterdam Science Park is MVRDV’s design for Matrix 1, an office and laboratory complex that combines standard laboratories with playful and spacious social areas. The University of Amsterdam (UvA) has reached an agreement to occupy... View Article

Delay disruptive VAT changes to avoid construction chaos, warns FMB

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

The Government has not properly prepared the construction industry for major VAT changes coming in October and needs to delay their implementation to avoid chaos, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said in a letter to the Financial Secretary to the... View Article

Healthcare construction output fell by over 15% to £2.5bn in 2018

Monday, 15th July 2019

According to the new Healthcare Construction Market Report from AMA Research, the overall picture for construction output in the health sector in 2018 is that output fell to the lowest level since 2015 – declining by over 15% to an... View Article

Notting Hill Genesis appoints new chair

Monday, 15th July 2019

Notting Hill Genesis is delighted to welcome Ian Ellis as the new chair. Ian, who will take on the role from 1 September 2019, has been chair of NHS Property Services since 2016 and has worked in real estate for... View Article

LGA responds to housing, health and safety rating system review

Monday, 15th July 2019

Responding to the Government’s review and updating of the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System, the Local Government Association’s Housing spokesman, Cllr Martin Tett, said: “We are pleased the Government has listened to the concerns of councils and is to... View Article

RIBA Launches International Awards 2020

Thursday, 11th July 2019

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has opened entries for the third edition of the RIBA International Awards, the prestigious awards for architecture outside of the UK. The RIBA International Awards celebrate buildings that exemplify design innovation, embrace sustainable technologies and... View Article

Tasou Associates breathes new life into historic Hackney Almshouses

Thursday, 11th July 2019

Tasou Associates, the Islington-based architectural practice, has announced the completion of its latest residential project: the full refurbishment of the Bishop Wood’s Almshouses in Hackney. Working with its client, Noble House Properties, Tasou Associates has refurbished and restored five historic... View Article

Innovative tenant-finding service from Houzen saves Build to Rent operators millions

Thursday, 11th July 2019

As the UK’s rental sector changes, a new breed of innovators is supporting landlords to maximise the potential of their assets. Innovative build to rent revenue generation partner Houzen is one such example. Houzen has made a name for itself by supporting... View Article

UK rents increase significantly for first time in two years, says The DPS

Thursday, 11th July 2019

The UK experienced a sharp increase in average rent from £757 to £771 (1.79%) during the second quarter of 2019 according to the latest edition of The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) Rent Index. According to the report the increase... View Article

Real Homes Show opens its doors with series two this summer

Wednesday, 10th July 2019

The highly successful new home improvement programme The Real Homes Show returns to YouTube for a second series of seven innovative and informative fortnightly episodes, debuting from 11 July 2019. The magazine-format show, in partnership with Checkatrade, the trusted tradespeople... View Article

Avant Homes gives ‘day to make a difference’ to support local communities

Wednesday, 10th July 2019

Housebuilder Avant Homes has introduced a new initiative called ‘Day to Make a Difference’ to support schools, charities and other local groups and businesses, in the communities in which it builds. All 700 of the company’s employees, from construction workers and sales... View Article