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Lovell to move into new central London offices to accommodate growth plan

Tuesday, 23rd July 2019

Lovell (London region) has signalled its intent for further growth in the coming years with a move to larger central London offices this summer. Lovell, a leading regeneration provider, moves out of its current offices in Elstree into bigger premises... View Article

Brokenshire unveils new measures to stamp out ‘poor doors’

Monday, 22nd July 2019

New measures to tackle stigma and help end the segregation of social housing residents in mixed-tenure developments have been unveiled by Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP. The move aims to stamp out so-called “poor doors” – where entrances... View Article

Vent-Axia welcomes NICE Guidance on indoor air quality in the home

Friday, 19th July 2019

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the draft guidance Indoor Air Quality at Home published by National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The consultation document, which was published on Friday 28 June 2019, urges both local authorities and... View Article

Construction sector loses patience with Brexit indecision

Friday, 19th July 2019

The markets’ patience with Brexit related indecision appears to be wearing thin, as the results of the Q2 2019 RICS Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey shows output growth accelerating, and workload and employment expectations gathering pace for the year ahead.... View Article

Transformational vision unveiled for Stockport Town Centre West

Friday, 19th July 2019

Stockport Council has today launched a public consultation on a draft regeneration masterplan which sets out plans for up to 3,500 new homes in Stockport Town Centre West. The consultation will use powers from the new Mayoral Development Corporation for... View Article

Artificial intelligence is laying its foundations in construction, but integrating a digital transformation project requires cultural change, finds Zen

Friday, 19th July 2019

Exploring the current state of digitalisation within the UK’s construction industry, a new report from Zen Internet, the UK’s largest independent technology service provider, has found that whilst organisations are already starting to implement new technologies, cultural change is still a barrier... View Article

LGA opens bids for housing advisers programme to tackle housing crisis

Thursday, 18th July 2019

The Local Government Association is launching its third year of the Housing Advisers Programme, an innovative scheme to help councils overcome housing challenges in their local areas, with bids invited from today. The programme funds the provision of independent expertise... View Article

Shelforce – understanding what Local Authorities want

Thursday, 18th July 2019

Shelforce are experienced specialists in providing PVCu windows and doors for Local Authority social housing projects. A leading PVCu windows and doors manufacturer, Shelforce are Birmingham City Council’s chosen manufacturer and supplier of choice and have worked on a huge... View Article

The case for third party certification

Thursday, 18th July 2019

Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) explores the intricacies of third-party fire door certification and its benefits. The purpose of a fire door in everyday use is just like any other door. However, since the break-out of fire... View Article

Award-winning project manager is source of pride for Bellway

Wednesday, 17th July 2019

A project manager building homes in Borehamwood has won not one but two prestigious awards for his work. Steve Cutting has won two distinct awards with the NHBC, a National Health and Safety Award and a Pride in the Job... View Article

Garador introduces new grp garage doors

Wednesday, 17th July 2019

Garador have just introduced a new range of grp garage doors, bringing the total number of garage doors in their range to over 60. The grp range is comprised of both up and over and side hinged garage doors, with... View Article

Going with the flow

Wednesday, 17th July 2019

Martin Lambley of Wavin assesses the predicted impact of new Sewers for Adoption drainage guidelines, and what they mean for the future of SuDS. New guidance for the design of adoptable drainage is set to be published later this year.... View Article

More than fabric first, safety first: multi-unit residential project by United Living benefits from DuPont™ Tyvek® FireCurb® Housewrap

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Safety is uppermost on the agenda when planning for new, multi-storey structures of high-density occupation and alongside sustainability, is among the chief concerns of the current climate. Architects, Developers and Contractors are continually seeking reliable, proven solutions to such challenges,... View Article

FlexStep from The Platform Lift Company

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

A space saving platform lift solution to create access within residential and commercial environments. FlexStep is an ingenious space saving two-in-one platform lift solution. It provides both stairs and an open platform lift even in the tightest of spaces. At... View Article

Nordic Copper skyline crowns the new Ram Quarter

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

The new Ram Quarter mixed-use development at the heart of the London Borough of Wandsworth is highlighted by its rooftop cladding of Nordic Green Living 1 pre-patinated copper, reflecting the site’s industrial heritage. The site was formerly home to the... View Article

You’ll be sage green with envy!

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of innovative products for the building industry in the UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe, has responded to market demand and feedback from customers and added the popular Sage Green to its Double... View Article

Hellberg Safety PPE and Snickers Workwear – comfort and safety combined

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

The Hultafors Group Adds Hellberg Safety PPE products to its premium brand portfolio for professional tradesmen and women. With over 50 years experience in the PPE industry, the Hellberg Safety specialist equipment includes highly advanced hearing protection products, face protection... View Article

Delay disruptive VAT changes to avoid construction chaos, warns FMB

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

The Government has not properly prepared the construction industry for major VAT changes coming in October and needs to delay their implementation to avoid chaos, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said in a letter to the Financial Secretary to the... View Article