How to keep your neighbours happy during extension works

In the excitement of planning extension works to your home it is easy to forget all about your neighbours and their concerns. However, even the smallest additions to your home can cause significant disruption to your neighbour’s everyday lives, whether... View Article

Year in review: The best Schmidt Hammer Lassen projects of 2018

2018 has been a transformative year at Danish architectural firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects. From an international merger with Perkins+Will to the expansion of the partner group, the company has become a stronger, more formidable international player while maintaining its rich... View Article

rg+p Architectural Technologists Mentor University Students

Two architectural technologists from multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p have committed to mentoring De Montfort University (DMU) students. Tahir Caratella and Amit Chhatralia have commenced part-time tutoring roles with first- and second-year students from the Architectural Technology degree course respectively. Tahir... View Article

Waterfront homes deliver 40% premium globally

Prices for prime waterfront properties are on average 40% higher than comparable properties inland, according to the new Knight Frank Global Waterfront Report. Harbour-side addresses command the highest premium at 59.1% followed by beachfront homes (58.5%), river (36.8%) and lakeside... View Article

Ones to watch in 2019: Five key kitchen trends

New year, new kitchen? With the new year just around the corner, LochAnna Kitchens Managing Director and founder, Paul Jenkinson, gives his top 5 kitchen trend predictions for 2019 and beyond. 1. The True Handleless Kitchen  With handleless kitchens being... View Article

No floor is the same

Snowflakes and fingerprints are two things often referenced as being one-of-a-kind. By tapping into the latest covering trends, flooring too can be unique. To achieve the perfect result for your application, careful and proper surface preparation is essential. Here Oscar Peralta, territory sales manager at surface preparation expert National Flooring Equipment, shares his insights... View Article

New Regional Managing Director for National Home Builder

Keepmoat Homes, the UK’s leading partnership home builder has announced the appointment of its first female Regional Managing Director. Beth McNeil, who joined Keepmoat Homes in 2015 has been promoted to the role of Regional Managing Director for the business’... View Article

MPG hires Ryan Dando as Commercial Manager

International construction consultancy MPG has appointed Ryan Dando as Commercial Manager. Mr Dando has more than 17 years’ experience in the construction industry, including over a decade working on various forms of the NEC contract. He has worked across sectors including retail, social housing, stadia and residential as... View Article

Springfield Properties trading update

Springfield Properties (AIM: SPR), a leading housebuilder in Scotland offering private and affordable housing, is pleased to provide the following update on trading for the six-month period ended 30 November 2018 ahead of announcing its interim results in February 2019.... View Article

BW: Workplace Experts aiming to be the best

BW: Workplace Experts has launched a campaign “It’ll do won’t do” to highlight its determination to be the best in the construction industry. The fun and thought-provoking film illustrates the necessity for perfection in other professions such as hairdressers and... View Article