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Removing barriers to small house builders will deliver better quality homes and happier people, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to a national design audit conducted by UCL for CPRE, the countryside charity, and the Place... View Article

London and Manchester have been named by landlords as the most attractive cities to invest in buy-to-let properties in 2020, according to new figures released today. The study of 800 UK landlords – by leading landlord insurance provider Simply Business... View Article

Surface Design Show, the only event in the UK that focuses solely on interior and exterior surfaces, returns for 2020 with an impressive line-up of lighting-focused exhibitors and events. Returning to London’s Business Design Centre from 11-13 February 2020, the... View Article

Construction specialist Stepnell has announced a new streamlined corporate structure to better address the challenges ahead and meet its 2021 vision. The firm will focus on improved financial performance, customer satisfaction and a great employee experience, which will be leveraged... View Article

The directors of Sanderson Contracts Limited have, regrettably, taken the decision to cease trading with immediate effect leading to 34 anticipated job losses. Following a review of the company’s financial position, notice has been filed with the Court of the... View Article

Access control technology is becoming about much more than safeguarding or tracking how a user moves around a space or building Whether designing offices, homes or hotels, architects should remember that users don’t just value the security of their personal... View Article

Despite workloads across the UK’s construction and infrastructure sector stabilising for year end, uncertainty over the next stages of Brexit is still holding back investment, according to the results of the Q4 2019 RICS Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey. This... View Article

2019 was a tumultuous year for landlords, with Brexit uncertainty and changes to the law leading to a potential landlord exodus, according to a new survey. When asked, almost 3 in 10 (27%) landlords said they may not be a... View Article

Mark Elmore, head of design at Fisher & Paykel highlights the need for a social kitchen in the home As designers of kitchen appliances, we believe that great kitchens are crucial to wellbeing. The kitchen is the heart of the... View Article