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Experts encourage construction to embrace new energy assessment

Tuesday, 9th February 2021

Building consultancy, C80 Solutions Ltd, has teamed up with electric heating manufacturer, ThermoSphere, to launch TalkSAP10, a new initiative helping the construction sector to understand and embrace a major change in the way energy performance is assessed in residential developments.... View Article

Ground broken at new Holmes Chapel development

Monday, 8th February 2021

Work has started on a new development of 138 homes at a former wallpaper factory site in Holmes Chapel. Anwyl Homes is redeveloping the 10-acre site on Macclesfield Road and will retain the name Victoria Mills for its new development.... View Article

Bain Capital Credit and CIT agree purchase of Grosvenor Gardens House in Belgravia

Monday, 8th February 2021

Bain Capital Credit and CIT have entered into an agreement to purchase Grosvenor Gardens House, a prime property in Belgravia, London. The prominent 0.57-acre freehold site comprises a substantial Grade II listed mansion block in Belgravia overlooking Grosvenor Gardens. Built... View Article

Final phase of homes revealed at Avant Homes’ Millbrook development in Nunthorpe

Monday, 8th February 2021

North East housebuilder Avant Homes has released the final phase of design-led homes at its popular Millbrook development in Nunthorpe. Located on Gypsy Lane less than six miles from the centre of Middlesbrough, Millbrook is now more than 85 per... View Article

Improving Efficiency in New Build Residential Dwellings

Thursday, 4th February 2021

As the heating industry moves towards a more sustainable future, there is pressure for housebuilders to meet increasing energy efficiency standards. Tom Murray, Specification Director Commercial and Residential at Baxi Heating, discusses the heating technologies designed to improve SAP ratings... View Article

The Red Book is Back!

Thursday, 4th February 2021

If you remember the ROCKWOOL Red Book, you’ll already know that it’s got everything you need to specify our stone wool solutions… and now it’s back in a new digital format, the Red Book is a greater resource than ever.... View Article

Time to get hung-up on the bathroom space

Wednesday, 3rd February 2021

Today, more than ever, the key to enhancing buyer appeal is not just planning ahead, but designing ahead too. As buyers increasingly seek out washrooms that are not only functional but inspirational, it’s never been more important for developers to... View Article

Planning approval for first phase of residential development at Kirkstall Forge

Wednesday, 3rd February 2021

Leeds City Council’s Plans Panel has resolved to grant planning permission for CEG’s Reserved Matters (detailed) application for the first phase of residential development at the £400 million Kirkstall Forge development in Leeds. The proposals will provide 213 homes, including... View Article

It’s easy being green: Making the most of the Green Homes Grant

Monday, 1st February 2021

The launch of the Green Homes Grant scheme in September 2020 opens up new opportunities – and not just for homeowners and landlords. Mike Riseley, UK Sales Director at RWC, offers his view on a step in the right direction... View Article

Norbord makes home schooling easier for Cowie primary school

Monday, 1st February 2021

A cash donation from Norbord has made the challenge of home learning a little easier for families at a primary school close to the company’s Cowie plant. Staff have made good use of the donation to purchase much-needed carry cases... View Article

Avant Homes reveals nine design-led apartments for sale at Purbeck Village in Warwick

Monday, 1st February 2021

Midlands housebuilder Avant Homes has revealed nine, brand-new one-bedroom apartments for sale at its popular Warwick-based development, Purbeck Village. Located at Myton Green, the nine Berwick apartments at the development are available in three impressive layouts, with prices starting from... View Article

New dawn at The Rise

Monday, 1st February 2021

Keepmoat Homes, the busiest private house builder in Newcastle, has bought out Barratt Homes’ interest in the New Tyne West Development Company (NTWDC) – the joint venture behind the award winning* Scotswood development, The Rise. The deal paves the way... View Article

New Jackets, Work Trousers & Topwear in the 2021 Snickers Workwear Catalogue

Monday, 1st February 2021

With verifiably sustainable fabric technology innovations. With a focus on comfort, performance and sustainability in its new products, the 2021 digital catalogue has all you need to know about Snickers Workwear, including new products that now use REPREVE, the world’s number... View Article

Freefoam Launch New Look Website

Monday, 1st February 2021

Freefoam Building Products announce the launch of a new update to its website – freefoam.com. With a fresh new look featuring a video banner of the Freefoam manufacturing facility to really bring the business to life and easy to navigate... View Article

Prefabricated soil stacks help speed Blundell Street development

Monday, 1st February 2021

Established in 2017 to predominantly operate in the UK’s ‘Build to Rent’ sector, Brickland Limited is making rapid progress on a nine-storey, 200-apartment property in a buoyant area of Liverpool, turning to the fabrication service offered by Marley Plumbing &... View Article

How older homeowners are helping loved ones onto the property market

Friday, 29th January 2021

It will come as no surprise that it’s older homeowners who are helping loved ones with their property dreams. Whether it’s helping them onto the first wrung of the ladder or assisting with the purchase of a larger home to... View Article

Martin Grant Homes Completes on First Site of 2021

Friday, 29th January 2021

Keen to help push forward the country’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic by getting people working and building a better future, Home Counties family housebuilder Martin Grant Homes has just completed on its first site for 2021, as part of... View Article

Declining construction apprenticeships threatens ‘build back better’ recovery, says FMB

Friday, 29th January 2021

The year-on-year decline in construction apprenticeships threatens the UK’s ability to ‘build back better’ from the coronavirus pandemic, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the Department for Education’s apprenticeship and traineeship data released today. Brian Berry,... View Article