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Forty-one brand new affordable rent homes unveiled in Runcorn

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

Part of the new development has been named ‘Swain Close’ in memory of local councillor John Swain – a former Halton Mayor, magistrate and teacher A new development of more than 40 affordable rent homes has been unveiled in Runcorn... View Article

RIBA launches new suite of Professional Services Contracts

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

RIBA’s new Professional Services Contracts (PSCs) are the essential, customisable contracts to make the appointment of architectural services easier and more efficient. Replacing the current RIBA Agreement documents, RIBA PSCs will launch 23rd October 2018. The five new documents will... View Article

The threat to our climate and the new homes challenge

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued their starkest warning yet and a call to action with its fifth report calling for the world’s needs to be met by building a net zero global economy by 2050. The Good Homes Alliance believes the following... View Article

New build extras

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

These days, new build extras include everything from flooring and tiles to work surfaces and taps. However, with new products coming on the market all the time, it can be a challenge for housebuilders to keep up to speed with... View Article

Aster Group strengthens board and committees with new appointments

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

Award-winning housing association Aster Group has made a series of board and committee appointments as it continues to strengthen its governance arrangements with senior figures from a variety of backgrounds. The group, which has annual revenues of over £200m and... View Article

Luxury housebuilder wins prestigious Yorkshire award for Best Residential Developer of the Year 2018

Tuesday, 16th October 2018

Yorkshire-based luxury house builder Duchy Homes has won the prestigious title of ‘Best Residential Developer of the Year 2018’ at the Yorkshire Residential Property Awards last week. Celebrated for their commitment to delivering ‘excellence as standard’ across all their exclusive... View Article

Stephen George + Partners on the ball with new sports and leisure appointment

Monday, 15th October 2018

Stephen George + Partners, one of the UK’s leading architectural practices, has appointed Umesh Mistry, focusing on client relationship and project management, particularly in the sports and leisure sector. Umesh Mistry, Stephen George + Partners LLP said, “I’m looking forward... View Article

Tyne housing project up for prestigious planning award

Monday, 15th October 2018

A housing regeneration project in Gateshead has been shortlisted for a top planning award. Phase one of the Trilogy development in Saltwell is one of only ten projects up for honours at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) North East... View Article

Co-living and micro-homes most popular solutions to housing crisis, new FMB research reveals

Monday, 15th October 2018

Building more co-living developments and micro-homes in urban areas top the list of people’s preferred solutions to the housing crisis according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), while building on the greenbelt is the least favoured... View Article

Brexit uncertainty and infrastructure delays lead to downgrade in construction forecasts

Monday, 15th October 2018

Growth for the UK’s construction sector next year has been downgraded amid signs Brexit uncertainty and on-going delays in the delivery of major infrastructure projects continue to weigh on activity. The Construction Products Association’s Autumn Forecasts anticipate growth will remain... View Article

President of Taiwan opens world’s largest peforming arts centre under one roof

Monday, 15th October 2018

On the 14th October, a ceremony and the inaugural concert marked the official opening of Taiwan’s national arts centre, the National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts (Weiwuying). Incorporating a 2,236-seat Opera House, a 1,981-seat Concert Hall, a 1,210-seat Playhouse, a 434-seat... View Article

100 years past and future for Saunders Boston Architects

Monday, 15th October 2018

Saunders Boston Architects celebrated 100 years of business with a retrospective and future gazing look at its journey through the past century and into the next 100 years, and marked the occasion with the launch of its new branding, at... View Article

Play with fire

Monday, 15th October 2018

There are more than 1.25 million stoves in the UK, with around 200,000 stoves sold annually. As Ian Sams of Specflue points out, there are many good reasons for their popularity, not least their environmental performance. Wood-burners are a stylish... View Article

Rapid sales at second site as Autograph Homes picks up double award nomination

Friday, 12th October 2018

Independent regional homebuilder Autograph Homes is celebrating its second year in business with rapid sales and a double award nomination at its latest Bristol development. The Old Library development of 36 apartments in Cheltenham Road is up for awards from... View Article

LTS Architects Completes Science Gallery London

Friday, 12th October 2018

LTS Architects has completed work on Science Gallery London, a ground breaking new public space where art and science collide. Housed within a wing of the original Guy’s Hospital, opposite London Bridge Station, the space provides exhibition galleries, a lecture... View Article

Architect who helped rebuild Manchester after IRA bomb honoured as University marks its Foundation Day

Friday, 12th October 2018

Architect, Rachel Haugh has been awarded an honorary doctorate by The University of Manchester as part of its annual Foundation Day event. After graduating from the University of Bath, Rachel Haugh returned to the northwest, co-founding SimpsonHaugh in 1987. Inspired... View Article

Nuneaton housing development up for two property awards

Friday, 12th October 2018

An all-affordable housing scheme in Nuneaton being delivered by Midland Heart housing association and developer Partner has been shortlisted for two Insider Property Awards, West Midlands. The St Mary’s Road scheme is up for Property Deal of the Year for... View Article

Building engineers conference puts standards, responsibility and compliance under the spotlight

Thursday, 11th October 2018

Responsibility, public confidence and competency was echoed across the full complement of speakers at last week’s Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Annual Conference. With the construction industry at a quality crossroads, it became clear that professionals of the future... View Article

Structural Timber Awards – Winners Announced

Thursday, 11th October 2018

Put it down to perfect timing, with the heightened interest in offsite technology, combined with the abundance of outstanding projects and product innovations it is easy to see why the 2018 Structural Timber Awards surpassed all previous events in terms of... View Article

Benoy celebrates a decade in Singapore

Thursday, 11th October 2018

Benoy Singapore celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, following in the footsteps of the Benoy Shanghai studio which marked the same anniversary earlier in August. Over the last decade, Benoy has grown and evolved in the island nation and pioneered... View Article