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Women in Social Housing (WISH) becomes a community interest company

Monday, 8th July 2019

Women in Social Housing (WISH) was formed in London in 1998, as an informal group where women from the sector could share their experiences of working in a male-dominated environment. The organisation has evolved greatly since those early days, supporting... View Article

More companies than ever compete for Schueco 2019 Excellence Awards

Friday, 5th July 2019

On 27th June 2019 in London’s prestigious Saatchi Gallery, just off the King’s Road, Chelsea, a large audience of building industry professionals gathered to celebrate the winning and commended projects submitted for the 2019 Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and... View Article

Washroom Washroom: outside the cubicle thinking

Thursday, 4th July 2019

Washroom Washroom has grown rapidly over the last two decades to become one of the UK’s leading providers of high specification toilet cubicles, shower cubicles, vanities, lockers and benching. Having successfully built on its philosophy of designing, manufacturing and installing... View Article

Norbord appoints new National Sales Manager for UK & Ireland

Thursday, 4th July 2019

Norbord has appointed Sanjit Dosanjh as National Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland. Formerly National Product Manager and then National Sales Manager at Kingspan Insulation UK, Sanjit is well versed in the needs of housebuilders and builders’ merchants. Sanjit,... View Article

Retirement Villages Group welcomes new Government guidance on housing for older and disabled people

Thursday, 4th July 2019

Updated Government guidance to assist councils meet the housing needs of older and disabled people have been described as a “step-change” by Retirement Villages Planning Director Guy Flintoft. The guidance, which was published on June 26th 2019, becomes part of the... View Article

NHBC wins Habitat for Humanity Hope Challenge

Thursday, 4th July 2019

A team from NHBC have been crowned the winners of this year’s Habitat for Humanity Hope Challenge, raising more than £5,000 for the charity in the process. The event took place in the Peak District in June, with teams from... View Article

Over 2 million older people at risk of ill health and death from poor housing standards cross party group of MPs say

Thursday, 4th July 2019

Over 2 million older people live in poor quality housing in England despite the link to ill health. This is just one of the findings from a new report on the impact of poor housing standards on older people’s physical,... View Article

Bradite wins hands down for residential refurb

Thursday, 4th July 2019

Tests involving a range of well-known leading paints convinced a firm of professional decorators that Bradite’s EW99 epoxy floor and wall coating was the correct choice for a challenging job in Leeds. Concord Street Apartments comprise two residential blocks, six... View Article

FutureBrand UXUS designs Experience Center for Shimano

Wednesday, 3rd July 2019

International design studio FutureBrand UXUS has created the new Shimano Experience Centre in Valkenburg, Netherlands; a hub for fishing, cycling and rowing enthusiasts. This unique space combines the excitement of open-air sports with the latest virtual technology to create an... View Article

Residents celebrate new affordable homes during Rural Housing Week

Wednesday, 3rd July 2019

Residents and specialist rural housing developer, Hastoe Housing Association, are celebrating the opening of newly completed affordable homes in Cambridgeshire and Devon during Rural Housing Week (1-5 July). Residents at Colne got off to an early start on Friday 28... View Article

Springfield Properties trading update – significant growth with improved margins

Wednesday, 3rd July 2019

Springfield Properties plc (AIM: SPR), a leading housebuilder in Scotland offering private and affordable housing, is pleased to provide the following update on trading for the year ended 31 May 2019, ahead of announcing its full year results on 17... View Article

How one London school fought back against air pollution and won support from the Mayor of London and celebrities

Wednesday, 3rd July 2019

Claiming over 4 million lives worldwide every year1, outdoor air pollution is the silent, invisible killer slowly infecting cities and urban spaces. With more than 2,000 locations across the UK having levels of air pollution that exceed safe limits2, the... View Article

‘Key to delivery’: how communities can create better outcomes for the development industry

Wednesday, 3rd July 2019

After years of talking about housing numbers – set within the politically-charged context of ‘delivery’ – there is a sense that the tone around housebuilding is changing. The focus on how many homes are needed is giving way to recognition... View Article

St. Modwen Homes sales volumes up 36% and on track to sell 1000 homes in 2019

Wednesday, 3rd July 2019

St. Modwen Homes delivered a 36 per cent growth in sales volumes during the first half of 2019 (to 31 May) as demand continues for high quality homes in more affordable, regional locations. Over the past six months, 411 units... View Article

Stage is set for architects with designs on Hertford Theatre

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Architects have been appointed by East Herts Council as the scene is set for one of the most exciting performances to be hosted by Hertford Theatre – its £13.5m expansion over the next three years. Bennetts Associates were appointed by... View Article

Second sucessive AJ100 Ranking, Regional Award & New Director For rg+p

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Growth at multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p continues to increase as a new director is appointed alongside regional and national award recognition. Grant Giblett, who has been with the practice for seven years, has joined the board of directors in recognition... View Article

Theresa May and James Brokenshire speech – reaction from Aster

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Following Theresa May and James Brokenshire’s speech at Housing 2019, Bjorn Howard, group CEO of housing association Aster Group, said: “It’s heartening to see that, amid a leadership contest and the ongoing Brexit saga, the Prime Minister is doing what... View Article

Linden Homes announces 900 home land deal

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Top-10 housebuilder, Linden Homes has announced an acquisition deal on a 90-acre site in Beverley, East Yorkshire. The deal marks the largest acquisition in the history of Linden Homes’ East Yorkshire division, which has a development value of around £180... View Article

Regional construction contract awards analysis reveals slowdown for housebuilding

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

A regional analysis of construction contract awards has revealed a slowdown in the residential sector, questioning how effective government action has been at increasing housebuilding to its 300,000 per year target. Last year saw a reduction in residential contract awards... View Article

Nationwide June HPI – “Market has a slow puncture” – Jonathan Samuels, Octane Capital

Tuesday, 2nd July 2019

Commenting on the Nationwide June HPI, Jonathan Samuels, CEO of property lender Octane Capital, said: “The property market is usually buoyant in June but political events have taken the pressure out of it like a slow puncture. “If it weren’t... View Article