Designer Contracts announces two senior promotions

One of the UK’s largest flooring contractors, Designer Contracts, has announced two senior promotions within the business. Stacey Brereton who joined the company nine years ago, has been promoted from HR and health and safety manager to HR and health... View Article

Bi-folding doors to see post-Brexit bounce in 2020?

A new report into the prospects for bi-folding doors through to 2023, paints a picture of growth within an increasingly complex market. While forecasting headline increases, the Bi-fold Doors Market Report – UK 2020 to 2023 from AMA Research, suggests significant shifts in prices and sector reach, defined by... View Article

£36 million land deal to create new community

A joint venture between Wainhomes Severn Valley and South Gloucestershire Council will deliver up to 327 new homes in the south of the county. The £36 million collaboration is designed not only to build much needed homes but a new... View Article

Ageing tenants and energy efficient properties

Private tenants are getting older, while their rental properties are getting more energy efficient, says Patrick Mooney, news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance It’s a well known fact that the private rented sector has doubled in size over the... View Article

Minibems appoints IoT specialist Nigel Pugh as CTO

Minibems are delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Pugh as CTO, who brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the role including the development of the Hive home platform. Nigel is a specialist in IoT solutions for the... View Article

NHBC honours best of the best in housebuilding

NHBC, the UK’s leading new home warranty and insurance provider, has announced the Supreme winners of its flagship Pride in the Job awards. With around 80 per cent of all new homes in the UK covered by its Buildmark warranty,... View Article

Creating a Heartspace at The University of Sheffield

Bond Bryan are delighted to see that their latest project for the University of Sheffield – the Engineering Heartspace – has now reached practical completion The Engineering Heartspace sits beneath a dramatic undulating glass roof structure, providing a unique space... View Article

Bringing the wholesale markets together

Chetwoods Architects’ vision for The City of London Corporation, co-locating Smithfield, Billingsgate and New Spitalfields markets to a new location has been unveiled. Creating a 21st century, wholesale food location for London and the UK, the scheme provides market tenants... View Article

The six degrees of active buildings

From Jo Clarke, Head of Design, Active Building Centre. If housebuilders are going to adopt a new approach to house design in 2020, then I would whole heartedly encourage them to consider an ‘Active’ one. Highly sustainable, the Active Home presents... View Article
Melody Gardens

More than just homes

A new £6m Places for People social community is being handed over in Salford, Greater Manchester. Michael Dong, CEO of developer Investar Property Group, and Mike Watson, director of housebuilder Watson Homes, walk Jack Wooler through the Melody Gardens project.... View Article