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CIOB, RICS and RIBA welcome new fire safety measures in high-rise blocks

Wednesday, 10th June 2020

Three leading professional bodies in the built environment, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have jointly welcomed new measures from the Government which will ensure... View Article

Bewley Homes and One.site leads the construction industry in the fight against Covid-19

Wednesday, 10th June 2020

New technology is being trialled for the first time in the UK which is expected to be a ‘game changer’ for workers upholding social distancing on construction sites. Bewley Homes is testing a number of social distancing wristbands that vibrate... View Article

RPM International Inc. launches Construction Products Group (CPG) Europe, a new umbrella brand for top UK construction names

Tuesday, 9th June 2020

RPM International Inc, one of the global leaders in speciality construction products, has unveiled a new identity for its regional construction division in Europe. Launching in the UK on June 1st, and already active across the continent, Construction Products Group (CPG)... View Article

Sapphire’s high quality control contributes to award winning development

Tuesday, 9th June 2020

Beautiful glass balconies by Sapphire are part an award-winning Glasgow development by Barratt Homes in Queen Margaret Drive, a stone’s throw from the city’s Botanical Gardens. A prestigious project designed for discerning residents, The Botanics’ specification had to meet exacting... View Article

Small is beautiful on World Green Roof Day

Thursday, 4th June 2020

Small roof spaces – from bike sheds to bus stops, kitchen extensions to home offices – make perfect homes for beautiful green roofs and industry experts supporting this year’s World Green Roof Day on June 6th are encouraging everyone to... View Article

WGRD’s window of opportunity for urban greening

Thursday, 4th June 2020

Market-leading modular green roof manufacturer Wallbarn has joined forces with World Green Roof Day organisers in calling for people to look out of their windows and identify flat roofs that would be perfect for transforming into insect and bird friendly... View Article

Kitchen design specialist unveils new brand identity

Thursday, 4th June 2020

Commodore Kitchens has changed its name to Commodore Design and revealed a fresh new look. The new visual identity, which includes the strapline ‘bespoke as standard’, aims to more accurately position the growing business as it seeks to strengthen its... View Article

Locked down buildings need more than flushing to ensure water quality

Thursday, 4th June 2020

Following a report on Sky News headed ‘Businesses told to flush out water supply before reopening to avoid potentially deadly Legionella bacteria’, Toby Hunt from Guardian Water Treatment, urges responsible parties to proceed with caution when it comes to this... View Article

How to detect and fix water leaks on your property

Wednesday, 3rd June 2020

A water leak on your property can cause all kinds of problems, ranging from inconvenience to structural damage. If you suspect that you have a water leak on your property, then here’s what you need to know. Use Your Water... View Article

LGA responds to housing for ageing population report

Wednesday, 3rd June 2020

Responding to a new report from the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation, ‘Too Little, Too Late? Housing for an ageing population’, Cllr David Renard, LGA housing spokesman, said: “As we look to restart the housing market and build the... View Article

Marley launches a new range of inspection chambers

Tuesday, 2nd June 2020

In response to customer demand, Marley Plumbing & Drainage has launched a new range of adoptable inspection chambers for both type three and type four installations, which are compliant with Sewers for Adoption and Building Regulations. The new BSI approved range of... View Article

Two-million pounds of Technal systems used at latest Telford Homes development

Tuesday, 2nd June 2020

With a solid track record in managing large scale projects for Telford Homes, aluminium building systems supplier Technal and installer Ravenworth have completed a two-million pound systems package to provide high performance windows, doors and curtain walling for its latest... View Article

Firefly™ membrane WP offers certified protection for wall constructions

Monday, 1st June 2020

As an independently tested, proven-in-practice and versatile construction material, Membrane WP from the Firefly™ range is ideally suited for use within facade build-ups and other wall constructions, where it will offer weather as well as fire protection while allowing moisture... View Article

South Wales Church warms to CircoBoard performance

Monday, 1st June 2020

The congregation of a church in the Vale of Glamorgan can look forward to physical as well as spiritual comfort during services next winter, thanks to a comprehensive upgrade of the building’s heating provision, with a full underfloor heating system... View Article

High quality 100% affordable rental housing development by Morris + Company given green light

Thursday, 28th May 2020

A modern mews of 56 high-quality affordable rental homes in Barking and Dagenham, designed by Morris + Company for developer BeFirst, has been given planning permission via virtual committee. The homes are designed for residents ranging from single occupants to... View Article

New CIOB survey finds construction professionals are optimistic about post-pandemic prospects

Thursday, 28th May 2020

92% of construction professionals around the world said they expect their business to survive the COVID-19 pandemic in a survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and its Global Construction Review publication, gauging the financial, operational and personal impact of... View Article

Wheelchair accessible bathrooms in demand

Thursday, 28th May 2020

According to the Knight Frank’s Research Consultancy team, following the significant site construction and operational disruption of Covid-19, it is predicted that the total delivery of new homes in the UK will drop by 35% in 2020. In the longer... View Article

Designer Contracts helps hospice’s emergency appeal

Wednesday, 27th May 2020

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has stepped in to help a local charity’s emergency appeal. The company has donated a further £10,000 to Ashgate Hospice which is based near to the company’s Chesterfield headquarters. The boost towards the... View Article