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Immigration restrictions threaten construction delivery, says FMB

Thursday, 20th February 2020

Commenting on the announcement from the Home Office regarding the UK’s new points-based immigration system, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), Brian Berry, said: “If we are to have an infrastructure revolution and build a million new... View Article

Elan starts work on Lowton homes

Wednesday, 19th February 2020

The former site of a church in Lowton is being redeveloped to provide 26 much-needed new homes. Elan Homes acquired the 1.78 acre site on Newton Road from the Archdiocese of Liverpool following full planning permission being granted. Groundworks are... View Article

What is biophilic design and how can you achieve it in your home?

Wednesday, 19th February 2020

If you’ve been adding greenery to every empty corner or wallpapering floral patterns onto your walls, you’ve been dabbling with this year’s major trend: biophilic design. Biophilic design is an architectural concept that promotes greater balance and harmony between our... View Article

Modular housing to play key role in reducing UK’s carbon footprint

Wednesday, 19th February 2020

According to the UK Green Building Council around 400 million tonnes of materials are used by the UK construction industry each year. New eco-friendly building techniques, such as modular construction, could play a key role in reducing the carbon footprint... View Article

The wellness factor

Tuesday, 18th February 2020

Sophie Weston at Geberit explains the role that architects and designers can play in improving wellbeing, by helping create a sensory ‘sanctuary’ in the bathroom Wellbeing. We all know what it is – but just how many of us truly... View Article

New from RIBA Books for 2020: Home Extension Design is the new indispensable self-build guide

Tuesday, 18th February 2020

Home Extension Design, by author architect Julian Owen, is the essential handbook for homeowners looking to update and expand their space in 2020. A second edition to a tremendously successful first, this fully-revised handbook distils all of the practical information... View Article

Deals pave way for new NE homes of all tenures

Tuesday, 18th February 2020

A leading North East regeneration and housing specialist has started the new decade by signing deals with two regional housing providers that will deliver 418 new homes for all tenures on two prime sites. Vistry Partnerships – a new venture... View Article

#Budget2020: Greening our housing stock

Tuesday, 18th February 2020

UK Government needs a concerted focus in this year’s Budget on the built and natural environment to benefit future generations and the UK economy, according to RICS Budget 2020 wish-list. People’s right to a place to call home remains at... View Article

Moda Living pushes button on major £258m Great Charles Street neighbourhood

Monday, 17th February 2020

Moda Living (Moda), the leading developer, operator and owner of private, build-to-rent (BTR) homes, and joint venture partner Apache Capital Partners, is to go live with its plans later this month to deliver a 720-home build-to-rent community in Birmingham. Moda... View Article

Brand-new residential development receives planning approval in Reigate

Monday, 17th February 2020

AQUA architecture have been commissioned by Harnel Group to provide architectural design services for a brand-new residential development, Ruden Way, Reigate. The scheme will see the demolition of the existing buildings located on the plots, and the comprehensive redevelopment of... View Article

Saunders Boston Architects brings together leaders in sustainable innovation to shape future of architecture

Monday, 17th February 2020

Over 130 leaders in sustainable innovation gathered at Cambridge-based Saunders Boston Architects’ event, SBA100: Looking Forward, to gain insights into how innovations in technology may shape the architecture industry and support sustainable living in the future. Spread over two floors... View Article

HDR | Hurley Palmer Flatt completes Principal Tower; the final part of mixed- use scheme Principal Place

Monday, 17th February 2020

HDR |Hurley Palmer Flatt provided building engineering design services and specialist IT, AV, security, fire engineering and acoustic services for the now completed Principal Tower, which is designed by Foster + Partners in City fringe The tower is formed of... View Article

Sweet shop evoking a nostalgic sense of heritage in an urban fabric

Monday, 17th February 2020

Saransh – an architecture firm based in Ahmedabad, India, have recently completed KBM Sweet Shop – a project involving the renovation of a primary retail outlet of a prominent traditional sweets manufacturer. KBM Sweet Shop is the primary retail outlet... View Article

Metaform wins planning permission for steel louvered offices on London’s Lots Road, in partnership with Naif Alrajhi Investment

Monday, 17th February 2020

UK-based real estate development and investment firm, Metaform has secured planning permission for a 50,000 sq. ft office redevelopment for the creative industries in the heart of Chelsea. The new development, 79-89 Lots Road, is owned by Riyadh-based diversified conglomerate,... View Article

Rethinking fire toxicity – inaugural conference featuring speakers from across the globe – focus on long-term effects of firefighter health

Monday, 17th February 2020

As part of the review of Building Regulations (Approved Document B), and in response to emerging evidence on long-term firefighter health issues, the government is investigating whether the effects of fire toxicity should be a legal requirement when choosing materials... View Article

Christopher Pincher named 10th housing minister in 10 years

Monday, 17th February 2020

Christopher Pincher has been appointed as Minister of State for Housing and Planning as part of the recent Conservative cabinet shuffle. Replacing Esther McVey, who had only been in the role since July 2019, Christopher is the 10th person to... View Article

UK construction industry earnings on EU investments tumble since Brexit vote

Monday, 17th February 2020

The UK construction sector has seen earnings on its investments in the EU fall off a cliff since the Brexit vote with profits plummeting 95%, analysis of the latest ONS data has revealed. UK construction companies’ earnings on its EU... View Article

Get your cladding quality right

Monday, 17th February 2020

John Russell of Russwood explains why using a premium quality timber cladding, along with the right fixing system, is vital to ensure your cladding looks good for the long term The popularity of timber as a cladding material is on... View Article

We need to talk about plastic

Friday, 14th February 2020

Charlie Ayers, Managing Director & Founder, SureCav There’s no doubt, tackling climate change is high on the government’s list of priorities. This was recently evidenced by its decision to bring forward the ban on fossil fuelled road vehicles (ICE) by... View Article

Redevelopment of Millwall FC Stadium at the heart of Regeneration Proposals

Friday, 14th February 2020

AFL Architects is pleased to announce a positive step forward in the proposals for The Den, the home of Millwall FC, following discussions with the club and residential developer Renewal. On the 6th February, Lewisham Council agreed a visionary new... View Article