CPA provides support to We Build The Future

The Construction Products Association (CPA), the leading voice for construction product manufacturers and distributors in the UK, has extended its support to construction and built environment sector charity We Build The Future.  We Build The Future supports people who work... View Article

Housing partnership with NHS delivers healthcare savings

A housing association’s support service for vulnerable customers with mental health issues is making a significant contribution to primary care support according to one GP’s assessment. The Tenancy Support team at VIVID, one of the south’s leading housing associations with... View Article

Construction sector faces perfect storm of VAT issues

Unless HMRC responds to calls from the construction industry and RSM, on 1 October 2019 the industry faces a perfect storm of VAT issues. The domestic reverse charge for the Construction Industry Scheme will be introduced along with the kick-off of... View Article

Barratt announces final results for the year ended 30 June 2019

Highlights Strong operational and financial performance with continued good progress against medium term targets Operating margin of 18.9% (2018: 17.7%), with a trading improvement of 80 bps, driven mainly by continued strong progress from our margin initiatives Profit before tax... View Article

How many complaints are there really in the construction sector?

The National Federation of Builders (NFB), which represents the broadest range of building and contracting businesses across England and Wales, is questioning the newly proposed licensing scheme targeted at tackling shoddy building work or poor business practice. The construction sector... View Article

The summer interior trends to look out for

The way you dress and decorate your property can completely transform your space; from subtle changes of colour to a brand-new sofa, every season boasts an entirely new set of colour pallets, textures and styles that can truly showcase your living... View Article

WAFX 2019 Prize Winners Announced

Ten innovative designs addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges have won awards from the World Architecture Festival (WAF). The 2019 WAFX Awards, supported by sponsor GreenCoat®, celebrate proposals from across the globe tacking subjects ranging from ageing and health... View Article

Protecting tenants’ personal & financial data

By Gareth Roberts, Design & Print Manager, 24 Design & Print The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in May 2018, means customer data which is stored and communicated in any way, needs to be done so securely.... View Article

Mosaic applies to convert former Dunnes Stores building

Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has submitted applications for Detailed Planning Permission for the conversion and change of use of the former Dunnes Stores building at 218-224 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow into a 112 bedroom full... View Article