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Upcycled & Unique

Wednesday, 26th September 2018

Natalie Lockwood, interior designer and owner of studio and blog Little Mill House, discusses the current upcycling trend, and how you can embrace it to bring a distinctive look and a greener interior. Upcycling has become as mainstream in recent... View Article

Impact of Driverless Vehicles could allow London to reclaim over 6,300 hectares of land, estimates Arcadis

Wednesday, 26th September 2018

The push towards introducing driverless vehicles in the UK will have a significant impact on the shape of our cities, potentially freeing up over 6,300 hectares of land in London alone – enough space to build the equivalent of 180,000... View Article

Deal signed to develop new care home and assisted living units in Exeter

Wednesday, 26th September 2018

Acorn Property Group has exchanged on the sale of 2 acres of land adjacent to their forthcoming one hundred and forty-six unit scheme at St Leonards in central Exeter. The site has been purchased by the Care and Retirement specialist... View Article

All Saints march in on top property awards

Wednesday, 26th September 2018

A North East housing developer has won two prestigious awards in a national competition. Newcastle based All Saints Living has secured Best Residential Development in Tyne and Wear in the UK Property Awards 2018/19 for its Walled Gardens development at... View Article

Modest growth forecasts for passive fire protection products in the UK

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

The UK market for passive fire protection products is estimated to be worth around £650m at manufacturers selling prices – excluding installation. The market has grown by around 2% in 2017, with forecasts for 2018 at a similar level. This... View Article

GGF Annual Report reflects celebration and change

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has released its Annual Report 2018 reporting on the activity and performance of the Federation for year ending 31st December 2017. The Report highlights a landmark year that saw the GGF celebrate its 40th... View Article

Seven innovations ready to tackle UK’s dysfunctional housing market

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Young Foundation accelerates social enterprises that support vulnerable private sector renters The Young Foundation welcomes seven new projects to the Reimaging Rent accelerator – the UK’s only innovation programme focussed on tackling issues of affordability, quality and security for vulnerable renters... View Article

Acorn Property Group completes purchase of prestigious Falmouth site

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Acorn’s Devon and Cornwall office Acorn Blue has completed on the purchase of the former Falmouth Beach Hotel for their development The Liner, which overlooks the award-winning Gyllyngvase beach. The £31m development comprises fifty-three, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom beachfront apartments... View Article

Nine months after Carillion, fair payment is still a dream for SMEs

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Kier appears to be asking for a pat on the back for not practicing ‘pay when paid.’ This is a legal requirement, not something to be claiming credit for. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has drawn attention to the... View Article

Aster Group delivers record results and commits to 1,000 homes a year

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Housing association Aster Group has reported record results as it targets building 1,000 homes in its current financial year. Revenues at the group, which owns and operates 30,000 homes with 90,000 customers, increased by 7 per cent to £204.7m in... View Article

BLOG: Improving the payment process through the use of a schedule of rates

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

By David Brown, Managing Surveyor at IBN Scaffold Access Ltd and Chair of the NASC Contracts Committee While great strides have been made in the post-Carillion era to shine the spotlight on the importance of prompt payments to subcontractors, more... View Article

Why digital construction is too important for smaller building firms to ignore

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

If SME general builders and property developers think digital construction is just for the big boys, they’re not only mistaken, they risk being left behind. That’s the message Adrian Wild, founder of Integro Construction Software and its award-winning BuildingWorks design... View Article

Octopus Property provides £12.7 million development loan for prime West London residential scheme

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Specialist property lender Octopus Property, part of the Octopus Group, has agreed to provide Saudi Arabian investor, Snabil Limited, with a £12.7 million senior facility to fund the acquisition of a much sought-after site in Chiswick, West London, with the subsequent... View Article

How to buy the perfect conservatory

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

So, you have the perfect home, you’ve put a great deal of effort into achieving an impeccable interior and a stunningly green garden, your home is a combination between comfortable and stylish, on trend and completely you. Are you ready... View Article

Bennetts Associates wins planning for significant extension of Shaftesbury Theatre

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Bennetts Associates has secured planning and listed building consent for the second phase of the Shaftesbury Theatre renovation. The proposal includes the redevelopment of public spaces around the Grade II listed theatre and the transformation of its foyers and bars... View Article

An affordable, zero-carbon and zero-waste way of life: ZEDlife from RIBA Publishing

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

As concern for sustainability in the built environment grows, ZEDlife offers a timely intervention. More than just a guide to affordable green living, in this book, leading architect and sustainability pioneer Bill Dunster demonstrates practical and positive ways to achieve... View Article

Boon Brown gains planning permission for challenging pub site in Wandsworth.

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Boon Brown is celebrating being granted planning permission and conservation area consent for a challenging development in Battersea which will create five residential apartments whilst reinstating a local Victorian public house. The former Queens Arms public house was closed and... View Article

The simplicity of SIPs

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Paul Newman of Kingspan Timber Solutions explains the simple and compelling concept behind SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels), and why you should consider them in the construction of your new home. Masonry, SIPs, timber frame, ICF, straw bale, oak frame –... View Article

Laying concrete foundations for a sustainable future

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Local planning requirements have always been an important consideration for housebuilders and developers but when faced with environmental obligations, it can be difficult to find the perfect roofing solution. Mark Parsons, Technical Director at Russell Roof Tiles highlights how concrete... View Article

Acorn pre-construction director joins CESW board

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Acorn Blue Pre-Construction Director David Stein has been invited to join the board of Construction Excellence South West (CESW). David, who joined Acorn in 2007, has many years of experience working in the industry, both as contractor and client. He... View Article