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Wraptite® airtightness protection for Northampton school for boys

Wednesday, 8th November 2023

The Wraptite external air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group has been chosen for its airtight benefits for a Department for Education (DfE) funded project of the offsite construction of Northampton School for Boys Multi-Academy Trust. The new project... View Article

Poor understanding of SuDS benefits is hampering housing schemes, as legal mandate for developers looms, say construction experts

Tuesday, 7th November 2023

Despite the benefits of nature-based sustainable drainage approaches being established in the construction industry, including tackling flooding, water shortages and water quality issues, there is a widespread lack of understanding among planners and homebuyers that needs addressing. This was one... View Article

Rain, snow, ice? No problem for West Fraser’s CaberDek flooring leading the pack for housebuilders

Tuesday, 7th November 2023

CaberDek is one of West Fraser’s flagship quality flooring products designed to ensure that, whatever weather befalls UK construction sites, work can continue cleanly and safely; this is especially important with today’s tighter than ever timelines. It is made from... View Article

Class 1 Magply boards withstand real life fire test on Surrey home

Tuesday, 7th November 2023

A potentially catastrophic blaze, which consumed the garage containing a parked vehicle adjoining a £1M house in rural Surrey, was stopped in its tracks thanks to the use of 12mm A1 non combustible Magply being chosen as the render substrate... View Article

Airtech Supported Radon Awareness Week

Tuesday, 7th November 2023

Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, once again supported UK Radon Awareness Week (6 – 12 November 2023) by helping raise awareness of the gas. Ran by the UK Radon Association, this year’s UK Radon Awareness Week aimed to... View Article

New affordable homes completion marks Karbon’s development growth in Yorkshire

Tuesday, 7th November 2023

Karbon Homes is celebrating the continued success of its ambitious development programme in Yorkshire with the completion of the first homes at its Saxty Way development in Thirsk. The 32,000 home housing association has worked with contractor T.Manners & Sons... View Article

Hathern Terra Cotta’s 100 Year Partnership with Birmingham City University’s STEAMhouse

Tuesday, 7th November 2023

STEAMhouse is a hybrid building that promotes collaboration between students, start-ups and larger businesses, which Aukett Swanke began the design and briefing process of in January 2018. Hathern Terra Cotta’s involvement in the project started in 1899 when Hathern Station... View Article

Vicaima Group reaffirms ESG commitment and sets targets driven by the sustainable development goals

Tuesday, 7th November 2023

The Group shares its strategy, practices and objectives within the scope of the ESG criteria, and its alignment with the 2030 United Nations (UN) Agenda. Driven by the motto “Together We Build the Future”, Vicaima Group has just presented the... View Article

Acoustic ceiling solutions for the healthcare sector

Tuesday, 7th November 2023

From new build hospitals to the refurbishment of existing NHS facilities, interior ceiling systems play an important part in boosting wellbeing. That’s why acoustic ceiling manufacturer OWA UK is providing specifiers with a more holistic approach with its CPD on Acoustic and... View Article

The race to net zero

Monday, 6th November 2023

The UK construction value chain finds itself at an important crossroads in the race to net zero. Change is necessary across the sector and manufacturers in energy intensive industries will be key to helping meet environmental targets. Here, Stephane Vissiere,... View Article

Knightsbridge reaches new highs with LED industrial lighting

Monday, 6th November 2023

The new Potentia LED high bay range from Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting – provides an ideal solution for industrial applications requiring versatility, flexibility, durability, control and performance. The high bays, which... View Article

Anderson Bell + Christie celebrates Chartered Institute of Housing Award

Monday, 6th November 2023

Glasgow-based architects, Anderson Bell + Christie have been awarded a Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland Award in partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council for a recently completed housing project at Sighthill. The architect, located on Great Western Road,... View Article

MVRDV designs residential complex for Enterprise Research Campus in Boston

Monday, 6th November 2023

Construction has begun on an MVRDV-designed residential complex in the Enterprise Research Campus, adjacent to the Harvard Business School in the Allston neighbourhood of Boston, Massachusetts. With 343 apartments, including 25 percent affordable units, retail spaces for small local businesses,... View Article

Mosaic applies to redevelop Glasgow office building into £30m purpose-built student accommodation

Monday, 6th November 2023

Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has submitted a planning application on behalf of Courie Investments for the £30m redevelopment of the existing underused office building at 249 West George Street in Glasgow. Following careful assessment, it... View Article

Yorkshire housebuilder Erris Homes secures £5m funding for phase two of £15.9m, 37-home development in Halifax

Monday, 6th November 2023

Yorkshire housebuilder Erris Homes has secured £5m in funding for phase two of its £15.9m 37-home development off Rochdale Road in Greetland, Halifax. Called Calder Mews, the development’s second phase has been given funding by Paragon Bank’s development finance division. It will feature... View Article

Singapore’s Science Centre breaks ground, Jurong Lake District, Singapore

Monday, 6th November 2023

Singapore’s Science Centre Board held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Science Centre, at the site located next to Chinese Garden MRT station. The new Centre will offer unique facilities and a wide range of programmes to drive STEM education... View Article

Sefton Council cabinet gives go-ahead to acquiring borough’s first new council housing since 2006

Monday, 6th November 2023

Sefton Council’s Cabinet today approved the go-ahead to acquiring 18 new apartments that will be the Borough’s first new council housing in since 2006. Sandway Homes, the authority-owned housing development company, is scheduled to start work on the Buckley Hill... View Article

Saniflo UK extends submersible pump range

Monday, 6th November 2023

Saniflo UK – part of the SFA Group – has expanded its portfolio of submersible pumps with rainwater and waste water pumping solutions just in time for the winter weather. The Sanipump VX range offers a robust range of cast... View Article