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What should be on the new Housing Secretary’s to-do list?

Thursday, 25th July 2019

For all the potential worrisome consequences of the pro-Leave ‘do or die’ Cabinet marshalled by new PM Boris Johnson in one clean sweep, one of the earliest negative effects has been the surprise sacking of the man in charge of... View Article

Old meets new with the Vechi traditional-style hot tap

Thursday, 25th July 2019

Reginox has launched Vechi, a 3 in 1 instant boiling hot water tap featuring a traditional design. The latest addition to the company’s popular Amanzi collection of 3 in 1 taps, Vechi has been introduced to add both style and... View Article

Robert Jenrick named housing secretary in cabinet reshuffle

Thursday, 25th July 2019

Robert Jenrick has replaced James Brokenshire as the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government in Boris Johnson’s new cabinet. Jenrick has been the MP for Newark since 2014, and was made Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury on... View Article

Senior’s PURe® range moves forward with new parallel push window

Wednesday, 24th July 2019

Senior Architectural Systems has added further flexibility to its innovative PURe® range of ultra-low U-value aluminium windows with the development of a new parallel push option. Designed to offer balanced air flow and ventilation with maximum safety, the restricted opening... View Article

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Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the draft guidance Indoor Air Quality at Home published by National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).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