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Tenants invited to play lead role in council’s drive to improve its housing services

Friday, 18th June 2021

Croydon Council in south London has pledged to deliver major improvements to its housing services including giving council tenants a much greater say in how services are run, after a highly critical report on appalling living conditions within a high-rise... View Article

Kent teenager was left to live in tent during Covid crisis

Friday, 18th June 2021

A Kent teenager was left to sofa surf and live in a tent for almost two months by Medway Council during the Covid pandemic after his family was left homeless, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found. The... View Article

The benefits and drawbacks of investing in HMOs

Wednesday, 16th June 2021

Over the last 10-15 years, the UK private rental and HMO (houses in multiple occupation) sectors have grown strongly. From student accommodation to shared housing, HMOs are an attractive option for investors and landlords, but they don’t come without some... View Article

How to achieve a brick finish on a ‘flying’ gable with Eurobrick

Wednesday, 16th June 2021

Brick slip cladding systems have many applications and are often used in situations where constructing a traditional masonry wall would be problematic. One such instance is above an intersecting roof line to the gable wall on a timber frame building... View Article

Nearly 100 affordable homes built in St Helens as part of local housing association’s regeneration plan

Wednesday, 16th June 2021

One Vision Housing (OVH), part of The Sovini Group, is delighted to announce the completion of their latest developments in St Helens, bringing nearly 100 new homes to the area. Forming part of their ambitious development plan to build nearly... View Article

Know your bricks – Clay vs Concrete

Wednesday, 16th June 2021

The UK has a long history of using bricks and mortar in housing. Almost 80% of new homes built in the UK are made from bricks. Some bricks may not be what they seem. The UK has a long history... View Article

Material price increases holding back recovery for small builders, says FMB

Wednesday, 16th June 2021

Work for builders in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector remains healthy with a 5% increase in the three months to April 2021, but the national shortage of construction materials risks undermining builders’ ability to build, says the Federation of... View Article

Landlords are putting investments at risk by blindly following building regulations

Wednesday, 16th June 2021

A new report launched today by leading property consultancy, TFT, shows occupier expectations are not being met by landlords and developers, which could harm long-term value Buildings are at risk. Property, by its very nature, is relatively permanent, often difficult... View Article

Crest Nicholson’s Godalming goals

Wednesday, 16th June 2021

A collection of three and four bedroom houses and one and two bedroom apartments are being launched by Crest Nicholson at its new development, Catteshall Court, in the market town of Godalming, Surrey. Once the units are complete in 2023,... View Article

A modern method of Covid recovery

Tuesday, 15th June 2021

John Carter of Aldermore argues why builders need to embrace modern methods of construction as a way to help the industry recover from the pandemic. The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic have demonstrated the importance of the need for businesses... View Article

Bath Road co-living scheme allowed by Planning Inspectorate

Monday, 14th June 2021

A new, 15-storey co-living development on Bath Road in Hounslow town centre has been allowed by the Planning Inspectorate, following a four day public inquiry. It will provide much needed quality housing for young flatsharers – setting a new standard... View Article

Heras gears up for UK growth

Monday, 14th June 2021

Europe’s leading end-to-end supplier of permanent and mobile perimeter protection solutions, Heras, is gearing up for growth in the UK as it looks to roll out a coordinated plan that will include showcasing new product developments and innovations, more-proactive marketing... View Article

Heras launches the next generation of perimeter intrusion detection systems

Monday, 14th June 2021

Heras has launched the next generation of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDSs) to provide even greater levels of perimeter protection for use on high-security sites and infrastructures of national or strategic importance. The company – which is Europe’s leading end-to-end... View Article

Taking pride in inclusivity

Monday, 14th June 2021

Anchor Hanover has been chosen to deliver the UK’s first ‘extra-care’ housing scheme for LGBT+ people, in south Manchester. Charles Taylor from Anchor Hanover takes Jack Wooler through the proposals. What’s believed to be the first UK purpose-built housing scheme... View Article

Steeling yourself for the future

Monday, 14th June 2021

Stuart Judge of the Steel Window Association considers the performance benefits of contemporary steel frames in terms of meeting the future challenges for housebuilding. Britain can take pride in the way its big pharmaceutical companies and top research universities responded... View Article

What is the best way to resolve construction claims and disputes arising from the COVID-19 crisis?

Thursday, 10th June 2021

By Sam O’Callaghan, a lawyer in Capital Law’s Construction, Energy & Projects team, with expertise in complex contentious construction matters. Construction is a litigious industry. There are many factors for why that is – but typically, it all comes back... View Article

7 ways to bring more natural light into your home

Thursday, 10th June 2021

During summer, there is nothing better than the sun shining through your windows and warmth filling your house. Depending on which way the sun rises in your property, some houses might not gain a lot of natural light throughout the... View Article

Planning approved for a new mixed tenure housing development

Thursday, 10th June 2021

A new mixed tenure housing development is to be built on a 14.85ha brownfield site off Donnington Wood Way. The new development of 329 new homes is being bought forward by a partnership comprising of Telford & Wrekin Council, Nuplace... View Article

Record high for private housing sector – RIBA Future Trends May 2021

Thursday, 10th June 2021

In May 2021 the overall RIBA Future Trends Workload Index increased by 6 points to a balance figure of +30. This indicates a level of optimism about future workloads among architects not seen since 2016. 40% of practices expect workloads to grow... View Article

SOM and TranSystems Lead Redesign of Chicago’s State/Lake Station, Transforming One of City’s Busiest Stops

Thursday, 10th June 2021

Reimagining one of the oldest stations in Chicago’s elevated rail network, the new design improves accessibility, safety and comfort for all riders, and maintains a respectful relationship to the adjacent historic and cultural fabric of downtown. The City of Chicago,... View Article