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BakerHicks create new role to expand civil engineering capabilities

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

A drive to develop new workstreams and expand the Civil & Structural Engineering team at BakerHicks, the multi-disciplinary design and engineering business, has led to the appointment of Nick Wood to the newly-created role of associate director for Civil Engineering.... View Article

Tata Steel leads the way for the steel industry by becoming an EPD Programme Operator

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

Tata Steel is delighted to announce that it has become the world’s first steel company to be approved to operate an Environmental Product Declaration Programme, helping to deliver clear reporting of its steel-based products and reinforcing the sustainability of steel... View Article

Edinburgh’s The Crescent sweeps up at Scottish Home Awards

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

Scotland’s most exclusive new development has been recognised for its innovative design, scooping a trio of accolades at a glittering awards ceremony. The Crescent at Donaldson’s was named the winner in the Innovation in Design and Show Home of the... View Article

Accord Housing Association wins Excellence Award

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

Accord Housing Association has won a prestigious award for its development of 13 homes in South Staffordshire. Accord won the award for Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development, for its Oakwood Gardens, Wombourne development at the LABC West Midlands... View Article

Uncertainty and lack of supply continue to hamstring the Scottish residential property market

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

By Eric Curran It’s the waiting that’s the worst, as they used to say in the trenches. In the case of Scotland’s residential property market, it’s the interminable wait for some semblance of normality to return and for the uncertainty... View Article

Pure and Simple

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

AlphaChem Pure Anti Mould Silicone is a superior quality silicone designed specifically for sanitary sealing and areas of high humidity. Black mould growth is a common occurrence in areas such as these, with condensation being the main cause. To help... View Article

Andermatt Concert Hall has been opened

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

On 16th June a special inaugural concert by the Berliner Philharmoniker opened the new Andermatt Concert Hall, a world-class centre for music that will establish the Swiss Alpine village of Andermatt as an important cultural destination. Designed by Studio Seilern... View Article

Major boost for Dorset economy as plans are submitted for extension to Aviation Business Park, Bournemouth

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

Plans have been submitted by Rigby Real Estate to extend the Aviation Business Park across Bournemouth Airport’s northern sector as part of a multiphase development masterplanned by leading architectural practice Stephen George + Partners (SGP). If approved by the newly formed Bournemouth, Christchurch... View Article

Patient comfort a priority at Walsall Manor hospital’s new unit

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

A new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) opened in December 2018 at Walsall Manor Hospital, which provides specialist care to critically ill patients. Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation has been installed on the unit to assist with effective temperature management to safeguard... View Article

NHBC names UK’s best housebuilders

Tuesday, 18th June 2019

NHBC, the UK’s leading new home warranty and insurance provider has announced the winners in the first round of its flagship competition dedicated to recognising site managers who achieve the highest standards in house building. Nearly 450 UK site managers... View Article

Roofing with extremely long wooden elements for an indoor swimming pool in Luxembourg

Monday, 17th June 2019

German architectural office Auer Weber designed the roof structure for the new indoor swimming pool at the Sports Centre Cents in Luxembourg. The ceiling was built using extremely long wooden elements, extending up to 23.75 metres. This enabled the long-spans... View Article

Senior adds flavour to the Smokehouses

Monday, 17th June 2019

Offering a modern take on the industrial look, high performance aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling from Senior Architectural Systems have been specified for a new residential development created as part of the regeneration of historic docklands in Tyne and... View Article

Panasonic Announces Winners of 3rd PRO Awards

Monday, 17th June 2019

Panasonic has announced the winners of its 3rd PRO Awards. The bi-annual awards celebrate stand-out Panasonic installations across Europe that demonstrate excellence in design, specification and installation. This round of the PRO Awards attracted the highest number of submissions to date,... View Article

Jeckells the Sailmakers installs brightly coloured shade sails & posts at school in Norfolk

Monday, 17th June 2019

In May 2019 Jeckells the Sailmakers completed an installation at Attleborough School to create three brightly coloured mesh shade sails on green posts to match their drainpipes with yellow post bumpers to match their logo. The installation provides sun shade... View Article

Parker Building Supplies acquires Stamco to accelerate growth strategy

Monday, 17th June 2019

Parker Building Supplies (Parkers), a leading independent builders’ merchant, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Sussex Turnery and Moulding Company Limited (Stamco), with the support of its strategic partner, Cairngorm Capital. This is a key step in Parkers’... View Article

Diverse organisations back the first ever National Housing Design Audit

Monday, 17th June 2019

With the drive to deliver more homes across the country has come a loud call for those developments to be of a high standard of design in order to deliver high quality, liveable and sustainable environments for residents. Research has... View Article

Flanagan Lawrence wins competition to transform Maxwell Hall, Salford – a new cultural hub for Salford

Monday, 17th June 2019

Flanagan Lawrence has unveiled its winning design for a scheme to transform Salford’s Maxwell Hall for the University of Salford. The project will create a world-class music, conference and performance venue for both students and the wider community, while providing... View Article

EB25 – The Ultimate Sealant and Adhesive

Monday, 17th June 2019

This year celebrates Everbuild Building Products 25th anniversary and to mark the occasion they have launched their most advanced sealant and adhesive ever; EB25. Using a unique polymer blend and cutting edge technology, EB25 combines superior flexibility with incredible bond... View Article

“Disappointing” Scottish Government don’t support move to improve housing options for Universal Credit claimants, say landlords

Friday, 14th June 2019

Scotland’s largest membership organisation for private landlords and letting agents has described it as “disappointing” that the Scottish Government won’t support a measure which would increase the availability of homes for those on Universal Credit. The Scottish Association of Landlords... View Article

Property owners urged to act over septic tank changes

Friday, 14th June 2019

Property owners are being urged by land agents and chartered surveyors Vickers & Barrass to keep close tabs on changes to septic tank regulations to avoid breaking the law. Many rural properties including houses rely on septic tanks for their sewage discharge,... View Article