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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

HLM Architects ranked as the 3rd best architectural practice to work for in the UK

Wednesday, 9th June 2021

HLM Architects has been ranked as the 3rd best architectural practice to work for in the UK, 44th overall in the Best Companies ‘Top 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For’ 2021 list and has been accredited as a World Class... View Article

Belway breathes life back into historical printworks

Wednesday, 9th June 2021

Bellway Homes recently launched The Printworks, a collection of 96 new homes, in central Reading. This development, which comprises both houses and apartments is centrally located on Cardiff Road, conveniently close to Reading mainline station. The scheme is set on... View Article

A little lift goes a long way

Wednesday, 9th June 2021

When commuting to an office several days a week, taking the stairs might be considered healthier, but it is not always an option when there are over five floors. Even with bearing in mind safety guidelines in the context of... View Article

Graven Hill embraces the future of housebuilding with MMC homes

Wednesday, 9th June 2021

At the UK’s largest self and custom build community, Graven Hill, a third of self-build homes built between 2018 – 2021 have used modern methods of construction (MMC). This refers to non-traditional methods of building, including both off-site manufacturing and... View Article

Rula Homes secures consent to deliver affordable housing scheme in Wakefield

Wednesday, 9th June 2021

Rula Homes, the newly established housing division of Rula Developments, has secured planning consent from Wakefield Council to deliver 77 affordable new homes on a 5.76-acre site at City Fields, Wakefield East, located alongside the River Calder and the Aire... View Article

BDP school design makes Scottish Design Awards shortlist

Tuesday, 8th June 2021

Ayr Grammar primary school, designed by BDP’s Glasgow studio, has been shortlisted in the annual Scottish Design Awards. The sensitively restored historic building, located on the edge of the 17th Century Citadel of Ayr, is one of six buildings making... View Article