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Parker Building Supplies acquires Stamco to accelerate growth strategy

Monday, 17th June 2019

Parker Building Supplies (Parkers), a leading independent builders’ merchant, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Sussex Turnery and Moulding Company Limited (Stamco), with the support of its strategic partner, Cairngorm Capital. This is a key step in Parkers’... View Article

Diverse organisations back the first ever National Housing Design Audit

Monday, 17th June 2019

With the drive to deliver more homes across the country has come a loud call for those developments to be of a high standard of design in order to deliver high quality, liveable and sustainable environments for residents. Research has... View Article

Flanagan Lawrence wins competition to transform Maxwell Hall, Salford – a new cultural hub for Salford

Monday, 17th June 2019

Flanagan Lawrence has unveiled its winning design for a scheme to transform Salford’s Maxwell Hall for the University of Salford. The project will create a world-class music, conference and performance venue for both students and the wider community, while providing... View Article

EB25 – The Ultimate Sealant and Adhesive

Monday, 17th June 2019

This year celebrates Everbuild Building Products 25th anniversary and to mark the occasion they have launched their most advanced sealant and adhesive ever; EB25. Using a unique polymer blend and cutting edge technology, EB25 combines superior flexibility with incredible bond... View Article

ZEDPods exhibits at Housing 2019 with manufacturing partner Lesko Modular Group Ltd

Monday, 17th June 2019

25-27 June 2019 at Stand NoF45, Manchester Central Convention Complex ZEDPods, the company behind a new concept in low-carbon modular homes has over 60 units already in planning or pre-application. These include one-bed and two-bed units designed for installation above... View Article

Time is running out to join world-leading green buildings programme

Monday, 17th June 2019

Time is running out for applications to a unique summer school, dedicated to creating a dynamic learning environment for individuals to develop their knowledge of sustainable buildings. The Green.Building.Solutions (GBS) summer university attracts those working in or studying architecture, as... View Article

“Disappointing” Scottish Government don’t support move to improve housing options for Universal Credit claimants, say landlords

Friday, 14th June 2019

Scotland’s largest membership organisation for private landlords and letting agents has described it as “disappointing” that the Scottish Government won’t support a measure which would increase the availability of homes for those on Universal Credit. The Scottish Association of Landlords... View Article

Property owners urged to act over septic tank changes

Friday, 14th June 2019

Property owners are being urged by land agents and chartered surveyors Vickers & Barrass to keep close tabs on changes to septic tank regulations to avoid breaking the law. Many rural properties including houses rely on septic tanks for their sewage discharge,... View Article

Haramain High-speed rail greets passengers for Eid

Thursday, 13th June 2019

The 450-kilometre high-speed rail link between the major Saudi Arabian cities of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and KAEC welcomed passengers for the holy festival of Eid for the first time. The four stations along the route – conceived as gateways to... View Article

Rent in London up 21.7% since 2011 compared to 9.1% pay rises

Thursday, 13th June 2019

There is a massive shortage of homes for rent at reasonable rents for workers in the lower pay grades, says GMB London A new study by GMB of official data shows that between 2011 and 2018 rent prices for 2... View Article

Award-winning architecture practice tp bennett strengthens its presence in Leeds

Thursday, 13th June 2019

tp bennett has acquired the interior design and workplace strategy team from Strive (formerly So Vibrant), an award-winning Leeds-based practice founded 10 years ago. The team members joining tp bennett include Managing Director and workplace strategy specialist Helen Nicol, as... View Article

RGU Architecture students showcase innovative work at End of Year show

Thursday, 13th June 2019

The Robert Gordon University (RGU) Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment end of year show is set to address high-level issues, with students proposing novel solutions and ideas in a variety of real scenarios. The event, which runs from Saturday, June... View Article

UK legislates for net-zero targets by 2050

Thursday, 13th June 2019

Jack Pringle, EMEA regional director at global architects Perkins+Will, and Rory O’Hagan, director of Assael Architecture, responsed to the government legislating for net-zero emissions by 2050. Jack Pringle, EMEA regional director at global architects Perkins+Will, said: “The government moving to... View Article

Scrapped tenancy fees will liquidate landlords and letting agents

Thursday, 13th June 2019

New research has uncovered that 42% of UK landlords are concerned about their financial future and assets in the property rental market, after the recent tenancy fee scrap, while 77% of UK tenants believe the regulation change will have minimal... View Article

Midlands housing association deputy chief executive receives OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

Thursday, 13th June 2019

Alan Yates, Accord Housing Association’s Deputy Chief Executive, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2019. Alan has been awarded an OBE for his services to housing. This highly prestigious award has been bestowed on Alan in recognition... View Article

Golding Homes receives Gold SKA Award

Thursday, 13th June 2019

A Kent based housing association has been awarded a Gold SKA Rating by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), for the fit-out of its new head office. Golding Homes’ received the award in recognition of their recently opened new... View Article

RIBA London Award Winner Merano Residences by St James

Thursday, 13th June 2019

Merano Residences by St James, part of The Berkeley Group, has been announced as one of the 2019 RIBA London Award winners, which recognises the best architecture completed in the past 12 months. Merano was selected thanks to its design,... View Article

Land sale approved for hundreds more Brick by Brick homes

Thursday, 13th June 2019

Croydon Council has tonight (Monday) agreed to sell more of its land to Brick by Brick for development into more than 500 additional affordable rented or private sale homes. The council’s cabinet has agreed to sell 60 sites across the... View Article

Buying a toilet… take a look at the online buyers guide by UK Bathrooms

Wednesday, 12th June 2019

As the UK’s premium online bathroom store, UK Bathrooms have sold more than 150,000 toilets and like to think they know a thing or two about them, they also understand that buying a new toilet for any home, or business... View Article

View Point: Charles Bettes

Wednesday, 12th June 2019

Following the recent Stress Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Week, Charles Bettes of architects and interior designers gpad delves deeper into the importance of good design in “optimising the workplace for our mutual good” Mental health charity Mind recently... View Article