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The Doddington Estate wins appeal for residential plans designed by Assael Architecture

Monday, 2nd November 2020

The Doddington Estate and Assael Architecture have successfully won the appeal to develop multiple rural housing sites around the Grade I listed Doddington Hall in Nantwich, Chesire. The outline consent, which has taken 13 years to secure, includes 112 new... View Article

Mayor warns Government’s planning reforms risk undoing years of progress in housing delivery

Monday, 2nd November 2020

The Government’s proposed overhaul of the planning system is “ill-conceived, rushed and damaging” and does nothing to address the barriers still holding back the delivery of new homes, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has warned. In his formal response... View Article

Works complete on phase two of £3.9m King Edward VI School renovation

Monday, 2nd November 2020

Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has completed the latest phase of works on the expansion and renovation of King Edward VI School in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Comprising two phases of works led by G F Tomlinson for Staffordshire County Council under the Staffordshire... View Article

Krol Corlett Appoints New Head of Construction

Monday, 2nd November 2020

LISTEN HERE 🔊 North West construction contractor, Krol Corlett, has appointed Peter Dunn as the company’s new Head of Construction, as part of a targeted growth strategy. An experienced construction director who joins Krol Corlett from a national construction company,... View Article

Building Construction Design are now on LinkedIn!

Friday, 30th October 2020

We are now on LinkedIn, so give us a follow! @Building Construction Design (BCD)... View Article

Selfbuilder + Homemaker are now on LinkedIn!

Friday, 30th October 2020

We are now on LinkedIn, so give us a follow! @Selfbuilder + Homemaker https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/selfbuilder-homemaker... View Article

Housing Management & Maintenance are now on LinkedIn!

Friday, 30th October 2020

We are now on LinkedIn, so give us a follow! @Housing Management & Maintenance https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/housing-management-maintenance... View Article

Housebuilder & Developer are now on LinkedIn!

Friday, 30th October 2020

We are now on LinkedIn, so give us a follow! @Housebuilder & Developer https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/housebuilder-developer We will only be posting original content along with updates in the magazine and our digital... View Article

ADF are now on LinkedIn!

Friday, 30th October 2020

We are now on LinkedIn, so give us a follow! @Architects’ Datafile (ADF) https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/architects-datafile-adf... View Article

One in three people are interested in self build, but being able to finance it remains the biggest barrier.

Friday, 30th October 2020

On Right to Build Day (30 October) the National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA) and the Building Societies Association (BSA) are releasing the findings of new online market research into self build intentions and the effect of COVID-19 on... View Article

The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) announces its 2020 winners!

Thursday, 29th October 2020

The 58 AMP Jurors have made their decisions and the Architecture MasterPrize is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 edition of this prestigious award, in both professional and student categories. The 2020 edition of the MasterPrize was again... View Article

Sustainability, style and substance

Thursday, 29th October 2020

Latest research from Waterwise estimates that over 2 billion litres of water is used each day across Britain through showering, the equivalent to almost 800 Olympic size swimming pools. With the Environment Agency predicting an extra 3.6 billion litres of... View Article

Going green on the Government

Thursday, 29th October 2020

Offering homeowners grants of up to £10,000 for energy-saving home improvements, Jack Wooler explores the Government’s Green Homes Grant, explaining what it is, what it can do for you, and how to apply. Able to fund up to two-thirds of... View Article

RIBA Client Adviser Contracts – independent, expert advice that puts you in control of your construction project 

Thursday, 29th October 2020

The new RIBA Professional Service Contract for Client Advisers is now available both via the RIBA Contracts Digital tool and on paper. The contract outlines the types of services a Client Adviser may offer, provides guidance on how to appoint... View Article

LGA responds to government funding allocated for new homes for rough sleepers

Thursday, 29th October 2020

Responding to the announcement of funding allocated for 3,300 new homes for rough sleepers, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said: “Councils continue to work tirelessly to get people sleeping rough off the streets and into safe accommodation.... View Article

Lea Mavroudis Stephens joins team as planning and programme consultant

Thursday, 29th October 2020

VOLOCO Construction Consulting, which provides bespoke flexible and responsive services such as Quantity Surveying, commercial support, cost management and bid management tailored for the construction industry, has expanded its team. The fourth permanent hire since January, doubling the team in 2020, Lea... View Article

LGA responds to government funding allocated for new homes for rough sleepers

Thursday, 29th October 2020

TODD Architects wins planning for community focused extra care facility in Crewe

Thursday, 29th October 2020

TODD Architects’ design for a 132-apartment extra care facility in Crewe, replacing a scheme that was devastated by a fire in 2019 and displacing nearly 150 residents, has been recommended for planning approval by Cheshire East Council with full support... View Article

Crown Paint continues its support of Local Community Projects

Wednesday, 28th October 2020

Crown Paints has continued its efforts to add colour to people’s lives during these unprecedented times, through a series of paint donations to community projects across the UK. The Lancashire-based leading paint manufacturer, which also has a manufacturing facility in... View Article

Vent-Axia Named a ‘UK Business Hero’ for its COVID-19 Response

Wednesday, 28th October 2020

Vent-Axia has been named as a ‘UK Business Hero’ by the British Chamber of Commerce as part of the Chamber’s campaign to recognise the incredible work UK businesses are undertaking, in the most challenging of years. Nominated by Sussex Chamber... View Article