Solving the Section 106 Challenge

The requirements of Section 106 now mean that planning applications will most likely need to include sustainable transport solutions. Integrating car clubs into new developments could be the answer. The pressure is on for housebuilders to provide high quality, sustainable... View Article

Quintain uses Zutec for landmark Wembley Park Development

Multi-award-winning developer and asset owner/manager Quintain has played a central role in the urban regeneration of Wembley, North West London, undertaking construction and management of the UK’s largest build-to-rent development, the Wembley Park Estate. Requiring a quality digital partner for... View Article

LiteTile Ltd

LiteTile Ltd design, manufacture & install LED illuminated, colour-changing glass  splashbacks for private clients as well as providing an architectural LED lighting service for  architects & interior designers. We have over 30 years experience working in the lighting and signage... View Article

Join the heat pump revolution

Receive £750-worth of Heat Pump Training for just £45 from Panasonic and Optimum Energy during October 2021 A huge opportunity exists for installers to upskill, part-funded by the government, and provided by Panasonic in association with Optimum Energy. Take advantage... View Article

London Build is set for a huge return

London Build is set for a huge return to Olympia London’s Grand Hall for our live Expo on the 17th & 18th November. This is going to be one major celebration as we open our doors to the UK’s biggest... View Article

Ardex takes up majority stake in wedi

Ardex continues to grow: the Witten-based construction chemicals specialist is taking up a majority shareholding in wedi GmbH, a leading manufacturer of system solutions for high-quality wet room solutions domiciled in Emsdetten – it is the largest acquisition in the... View Article

Making Sure Your DIY Project Goes Smoothly

If you’re embarking on a DIY project in your home, then you should know it can be a messy and chaotic time.  Additionally, everybody is prone to at least some level of human error. Still, depending on the nature of... View Article

Partnership to deliver 68 new homes for Bartley Green

Lovell Partnerhips is proud to announce its latest development with the Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT), to create affordable housing and open market residential dwellings on Monmouth Road, adjacent to Senneleys Park, in Bartley Green. The new development, named Senneley’s... View Article

Barratt Homes to transform disused land in Leith

Housebuilder to build two new five-star developments in the area, creating 60 jobs and over £36m in GVA Derelict brownfield land in Leith is set to be transformed into two new five-star housing developments thanks to Barratt Homes. The UK’s... View Article

Unsightly pipe work covered easily by UK Boxings

UK Boxings’ decorative casings and boxing products have been used by housing associations and local authorities for more than 20 years to hide fire sprinkler, heating system and boiler pipework to help reduce time on site and save money. Manufactured... View Article

Parkside Strengthens Team

Parkside has strengthened its team with the appointment of three experienced specification consultants. As it continues growth in the commercial tile market, Parkside is welcoming four new team members ready to work with architects, contractors, interior designers and developers across... View Article

Heating controls – getting the selection right

Effective heating controls are a vital part of an efficient central-heating system. With the requirement now for condensing boilers, for ErP compliant heating systems and circulating pumps in the majority of applications and ever more energy efficient radiators or under... View Article

CIOB welcomes new Secretary of State

Following today’s government reshuffle, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP for Surrey Heath has been appointed as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) looks forward to working with the new Secretary of State to ensure the construction industry’s priorities are well... View Article

Councils respond to Michael Gove appointment

Responding to the appointment of Michael Gove as Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said: “This has been an incredibly difficult period for councils and... View Article