Joining the fight for increased diversity
Brian Berry explores how a different kind of diversity – housing diversification – is vital to meeting housing targets, and why the FMB has co-founded a new action group. The... View Article
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A work of art
The London borough of Lewisham has long been a location that has effortlessly encapsulated the charm of old south London alongside its modern cultural counterpart, establishing energetic, creative and diverse... View Article
Kathleen Fontana becomes RICS President 2020-21
Kathleen Fontana has become President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Her inauguration as President took place on Friday 20 November after the RICS Annual General Meeting 2020,... View Article
UK construction sector R&D spending jumps 11.5% to record high
R&D spending in the UK construction industry has jumped 11.5% annually to a new record high, analysis of the latest ONS data by R&D tax relief specialists Catax shows. Total... View Article
Submission of major brownfield planning applications and securing of three London sites with combined potential for over 1,650 homes
Inland Homes plc (“Inland Homes”, “Inland” or “the Group”), the leading brownfield developer, housebuilder and partnership housing company with a focus on the South and South East of England, announces... View Article
Stunning new housing development launches at Barton Quarter in Beeston
The first phase of luxury homes at the prestigious new Barton Quarter residential development, in conjunction with the Prince’s Foundation, is on track for completion early next year, with buyers... View Article
ilke Homes secures 227-home development site from the Anderson Group
Modular housing company ilke Homes has secured a 14.6-acre site in Grantham which will be transformed into the company’s largest scheme to date. The site, which is located on Dysart... View Article
Homebuilders unveils new apartments amid sales boom
A major homebuilder is set to expedite the release of its next phase of apartments in Glasgow’s West End in order to meet increased demand at its flagship development. CALA... View Article
Green Industrial Revolution needs long term plan to green our homes, says FMB
The announcement about the start of a Green Industrial Revolution needs to go further with the inclusion of a long term strategy to make all our homes greener and more... View Article
Tudor Roof Tiles launches a new range of Old English Peg Tiles
Tudor Roof Tiles, the UK’s foremost independent manufacturer of traditional clay peg and plain tiles, has developed a new range of handmade peg tiles with a naturally aged and distressed... View Article
Advice to work from home will give homebuyers greater confidence to make a move, as public become more comfortable with working from home, research shows
Leading housebuilder Barratt Homes, together with research partner GoodMore Global Ltd, has looked into the new attitudes to working from home and its impact on the housing sector; noting increased... View Article
Hill Group appoints former NHBC Head of Inspection as Head of Quality
Award winning developer, the Hill Group has appointed the NHBC’s former Head of Inspection and Head of Major Projects, Andy Mullins, as Head of Quality – a newly created role... View Article
Product & Supplier News
New website reflects expanded offering from workwear specialist Ballyclare
A revised and updated website launched by workwear specialist Ballyclare – a leading supplier to the building and construction sector – gives full details of the many different ranges of... View Article
A Rewarding Winter Offer from Panasonic
From November 1st, 2020, Panasonic is running a new Winter Promotion for installers purchasing its Mini VRF and Chiller ranges: Receive a 58” Panasonic Smart LED TV for every three... View Article
Dress For Windy Weather with Snickers Workwear’s GORE® WINDSTOPPER® Jackets
Delivering great wind protection and efficient ventilation. Snickers Workwear jackets are well known for delivering performance and comfort at work – integral features of this new range of Windproof Jackets.... View Article
Rocking style from Keller
Fully embracing the trend for solid, industrial aesthetics in the home is the new Rock Solid kitchen from Keller – www.kellerkitchens.com. Stone and steel are at the heart of this... View Article
Oxfordshire estate boasts more than 1000 steel windows
When Steel Window Association member, Cotswold Casements, (www.cotswold-casements.co.uk) was approached to look at a tender for a brand-new housing estate in Oxfordshire, the scale of the project was immediately apparent... View Article
Sustainable homes from InstaHaus and Norbord
InstaHaus has built an enviable reputation by designing and creating bespoke, relocatable timber homes using the highest quality, sustainable materials. From garden annexes to holiday lodges, InstaHaus hand-builds every house in its... View Article
Surface 360 have the solution to transform outdoor spaces, economically & effectively with LEVATO MONO™ porcelain paving system
Levato Mono Porcelain paver system from The Deck Tile Co. ltd is a flexible external flooring solution for the design conscious with over 40 stone, timber and cementitious effects to... View Article
Winter weather is no bother with Norbord
We all know this year has been especially challenging for construction. As the country battles to recover, Norbord is on hand to ensure the weather isn’t going to stop the... View Article
C-TEC’s Hush Pro domestic fire system raising the grade at Oxygen Towers
C-TEC’s revolutionary Hush Pro BS 5839-6 Grade C domestic fire detection and alarm system has been chosen for three iconic tower block developments in Manchester. Located in the centre of... View Article
Offsite Solutions awarded its largest bathroom pod project this year – a £3.7m contract for a build-to-rent scheme in Leeds
Offsite Solutions has been awarded its largest bathroom pod contract this year – a £3.7m project to manufacture nearly 1,000 pods for a £105m build-to-rent residential scheme in Leeds now... View Article
Baxi Design – Bespoke residential heating for optimum performance and efficiency
The design, specification and siting of a heating system is crucial in maintaining maximum reliability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. That’s where Baxi Design comes in. The complete design service Our in-house... View Article
New Door-Stop fire and security Dual-Certificated Doorset
The new Door-Stop Fire and Security Dual-Certificated Doorset range aims to be the product of choice for residential developments. Designed by Door-Stop International, the doorset is among the first to... View Article