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Rise in construction activity offers employment opportunities, says FMB

Thursday, 8th October 2020

The sharp increase in UK construction activity in September, according to the IHS Markit/CIPS PMI data published today, offers hope for new jobs in the building industry, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the... View Article

Helsinki Energy Challenge received hundreds of proposals from around the world

Thursday, 8th October 2020

The application phase of the Helsinki Energy Challenge ended on 30 September. The competition inspired 252 teams from 35 countries from around the world to participate. The participating teams presented their proposals on how Helsinki can stop using coal for... View Article

Homebuilding & Renovating celebrates the best in sustainable home build with first Green Home Awards

Thursday, 8th October 2020

The inaugural Homebuilding & Renovating Green Home Awards will open for entries on 2 November 2020, designed to commend the companies that are leading the way in creating more sustainable homes to safeguard the future of the industry and enable... View Article

Newland Homes’ hatrick at industry awards

Thursday, 8th October 2020

Housebuilder, Newland Homes, has scooped a triad of accolades at this year’s Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Awards; prestigious industry awards that recognise developments across England and Wales which are built to exceptionally high standards and individuals that go the... View Article

PM promises ‘Generation Buy’ with 95% mortgages

Wednesday, 7th October 2020

Set to give first time buyers 95 per cent mortgages, PM Boris Johnson has promised a scheme to create two million more owner-occupiers. Much like the Help to Buy scheme, the PM has stated that first time buyers will be... View Article

Building productive IT Infrastructure post-Covid

Wednesday, 7th October 2020

In 2020, the Covid-19 lockdown significantly impacted businesses operating in the construction industry, with several non-essential building projects being placed on hold. Now, as the sector begins to adapt to a new normal, Matt Newman, Account Director at IT Managed Service... View Article

Pendock discusses the challenge of concealing retrofit heating and plumbing pipework when converting existing properties

Wednesday, 7th October 2020

It can be beneficial for selfbuilders to renovate, convert or extend existing properties rather than starting from scratch – and the regeneration of abandoned buildings is being encouraged by the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission, an independent body advising government.... View Article

Swimming baths in Reading to become homes for key workers

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

Arthur Hill Pool, a former swimming pool dating back to 1912 was donated for community use by the family of Arthur Hill, a former mayor of Reading. The site in East Readings King’s Road is to be redeveloped to provide... View Article

Construction begins on Avenida Cordoba 120 in Buenos Aires

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

Construction on Avenida Cordoba 120 has begun. The 35-storey office tower located at a key junction between the traditional city centre and the main entrance to Puerto Madero – the harbour area –, will be a sustainable addition to the... View Article

Record levels of investment committed to UK Built to Rent

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

Global property consultancy Knight Frank, together with residential property review site HomeViews, has today released new research highlighting the volume of capital committed to the UK’s professionally managed rental sector. As more investment and development takes place in the Build to Rent... View Article

New housing ‘algorithm’ would cause more problems than it would solve, says RTPI

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

A proposed new algorithm to calculate housing need across the UK would cause more problems than it would solve especially in the north of England, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has said. In its formal response to the government’s... View Article

First modular homes unveiled for innovative pan-London homelessness scheme

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

The first batch of modular homes designed as accommodation for homeless Londoners has been assembled on a test site in Tower Hamlets The prototype units belong to PLACE (the Pan-London Accommodation Collaborative Enterprise), a not-for-profit company established by London boroughs... View Article

Kent landlord supporting plans to ramp up MMC

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

Last week the government’s Modern Methods of Construction champion, Mark Farmer, launched a report on how to bring MMC into the mainstream. This comes off the back of clear government intent to support MMC through the Affordable Housing Programme and... View Article

Greener homes, jobs and cheaper bills on the way as government launches biggest upgrade of nation’s buildings in a generation

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

Homes, schools and hospitals across England are set to be greener and cheaper to run thanks to a £3 billion plan to upgrade the nation’s buildings – the biggest in a generation Homeowners can now sign up for big savings... View Article

Meet the Team; Formica Group Supports Exciting Product Launch with New Residential Sales Team

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

It’s a positive time for change at Formica Group with the launch of our newly refreshed residential Axiom® and Prima® worktop ranges fast approaching. In order to support the launch, following on from investment in new state of the art... View Article

CPD – Zinc as a Building Envelope

Monday, 5th October 2020

VMZINC offer a RIBA accredited CPD that discusses zinc as a building envelope. It aims to give specifiers an insight into the history, production and sustainability of zinc roofing and cladding. Not only are aesthetics and systems discussed but also substrate,... View Article

Dunlop CF-24 Flexible Tile Adhesive

Monday, 5th October 2020

Dunlop CF-24 Flexible Tile Adhesive is a new slow-set tile adhesive with reduced slip and extended open time for those difficult tiling jobs, or when tiling jobs in hot or humid conditions. Introduced as part of Available in Grey and... View Article

Senior’s stadium performances

Monday, 5th October 2020

A hattrick of fenestration solutions from Senior Architectural Systems alongside a great team performance from supply chain partners Elite Aluminium Systems Ltd and Buckingham Group has played a key part in the delivery of two new football stadiums. At the... View Article

DRU launches new Virtuo series of contemporary electric fires

Monday, 5th October 2020

DRU Fires, based in The Netherlands, is a leading European manufacturer of contemporary fires and stoves in gas and wood. DRU has launched the Virtuo, a revolutionary, realistic electric fire with a unique 3D flame picture and a design and... View Article

Excellence delivered

Monday, 5th October 2020

When excellence is the target, it makes sense to turn to a proven supply chain that has the capacity to adapt to specific demands. As a result, 2 New Bailey, in the heart of Manchester’s regenerating commercial centre, achieves a... View Article