HarrisonStevens strengthens senior design team

Landscape Architects and Urban Designers, HarrisonStevens, have announced two key promotions at the Edinburgh-based studio. Liz Leech and Neil Bancroft, both former Senior Landscape Architects, have been named as Associates following successful project wins and a healthy portfolio of work... View Article

Parex has launched a new ‘Ex’ advertising campaign

UK leader in construction chemicals, Parex has launched an innovative and eye-catching new ‘Ex’ advertising campaign to highlight the range and benefits of its advanced renders and façade solutions. The goal of the campaign is to cement the company’s reputation,... View Article

Urgent action demanded to boost delivery of new homes

The Government needs to take urgent action to significantly increase the number of housing developments being granted planning permission if it wants to hit its target of 300,000 new homes a year, new research by leading planning consultancy Lichfields highlights... View Article

BDP Appoints New Chief Executive

BDP announces the appointment of Nick Fairham as its new chief executive. Current chief executive, John McManus who has been in the post since January 2014, made the decision to step down in preparation for retirement later this year. Based... View Article

Washroom and Cre8 celebrate two successful decades together

Leading washroom and joinery companies, Washroom Washroom and Cre8 Joinery Solutions, are celebrating an impressive 20 years in business together this year. Originally founded as one company by four directors in 2001, the Washroom Group has enjoyed consistent growth over... View Article

Plans Submitted for Pioneering T Level Centre

Plans for a £2.3million state-of-the-art T Level facility have been submitted to Charnwood Borough Council by a local team of specialists for Loughborough College. The project team – which includes project manager Thornton Firkin, architects Bond Bryan, M&E consultancy Couch Perry... View Article

Newfoundland: London’s skyline welcomes remarkable new icon

Newfoundland, a prestigious new addition to the Capital’s skyline and a landmark building for Vertus, Canary Wharf Group’s (CWG) residential rental arm, has completed and is welcoming its first residents. Designed by award-winning London architecture firm, Horden Cherry Lee (HCL),... View Article

Successfully managing mould and damp

Whilst the initial formation and subsequent growth of mould throughout a residential property can appear unsightly, it can also cause potentially serious health problems for the individuals residing within it. Here Zac Hemming, Founding Director of ICE Cleaning, shares guidance... View Article

140 new homes to be built in Normanton, West Yorkshire

Simple Life has partnered with Vistry Partnerships and Wakefield District Housing to build 140 two and three bedroom, eco-friendly properties in the village of Normanton, West Yorkshire. Simple Life is one of the leading providers in build-to-rent housing having already... View Article

Planning permission granted for £54m glass futures development

St Helens Borough Council Planning Committee has tonight (25/05/21) granted planning permission for delivery of the £54million global glass research and innovation facility located at Saints Retail Park. The planning application was prepared and submitted by developer and landowner Network... View Article

GRAHAM wins construction job at Nine Elms

GRAHAM has been awarded the contract by South Bank Colleges to build the new London South Bank Technical College at Nine Elms in Vauxhall, London. Procured through Pagabo’s £10 billion Major Works Framework, the 10,000 sq m further education teaching... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Bathrooms

For many people, the bathroom might just be the most important room in the house, providing absolute relaxation as well as the necessary functions. What are the products that will add the finishing touches – as well as the right... View Article