The Growing Demand for Smart Solutions

The inclusion of advanced technology into daily activities is changing the scene for companies and people. Along with improving efficiency, these developments—along with artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning—are changing user experiences. Companies are driven to... View Article

The UK’s first-of-its-kind water treatment works

On Thursday (30th January), representatives from Barratt David Wilson Homes, EPS Water and Icosa Water welcomed members of Canterbury City Council to unveil a new first-of-its-kind water treatment works. The new plant is located at The Woodlands development in Broad Oak, Sturry, and is the first... View Article

New homes shouldn’t detract from those we’ve already got,

DEPUTY prime minister and housing minister Angela Rayner has announced a further £350 million pledged toward Labour’s momentous 1.5 million home target. However, while building new homes is essential to addressing the planning crisis, Derek Horrocks, owner of retrofit decarbonisation... View Article

Bargate Homes Receives Green Light for 49 Homes

Hampshire-headquartered Bargate Homes has received planning approval from Eastleigh Borough Council for a development of 49 homes on a prime 4.2-ha site in the village of Allbrook. Located west of Allbrook Way, the allocated site was granted outline planning permission... View Article

Steel Window Fittings launches new range of handles

Steel Window Fittings, a member of the Steel Window Association, is a market leader in high quality steel window and door handles, fittings and accessories. The 1040 door handle has joined the steel window fittings existing range (850, 860 and 870 styles) and... View Article

Why ‘Zero’ is a Plus for West Fraser’s SterlingOSB

The UK government classified formaldehyde as a carcinogen in 2016, prompting industry to observe restrictions on its use, and West Fraser is one company that has gone above and beyond to reduce the chemical compound’s impact on the built environment and building... View Article

A long time coming

Plans had been approved and Mark and Theresa Edwards were ready to get to work on their building project, but then they met architect Stuart Bagshaw… TEXT NIK HUNTER IMAGES ELLIOT ROBERTS The Edwards had been holidaying in Cove in... View Article

New from Hörmann – automated driveway bollards

Hörmann UK have announced that they are launching a new automated security bollard that has been designed and built specifically for domestic installations. Introduced to counter vehicle thefts, the bollards provide an effective way to increase security and prevent theft... View Article

The Impact of BNG on Open Space Management

Meadfleet Open Space Management were delighted to be invited to contribute to a recent Natural England blog, exploring the impact of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) one year since it’s introduction.  The article explores best practice and the challenges of implementation... View Article

Zenon GRP Rooflights Used on Refurbishment Project

Blade Roofing, a national roofing company providing commercial roofing solutions across a wide variety of sectors, recently carried out a roofing and cladding refurbishment of an industrial facility in Blackheath in the West Midlands. Blade Roofing were an obvious choice... View Article

Samsung Climate Solutions aids community-led housing project

  Glenvale Park in Wellingborough, UK, is a new neighbourhood being built with social value at its core. Supported by funding from Homes England, a range of market-leading national developers have been enlisted to deliver the new neighbourhood. Six housebuilders... View Article

Green light for 149 new family homes

Harrow is set for 149 new family homes including brand new council homes following phase one of the Byron Quarter development being given the green light. A partnership between the London Borough of Harrow and Wates Residential will transform unused council-owned land... View Article

A hat-trick of new developments

The construction of a further 27 new homes marks a busy start to the year for one of the North West’s fastest growing housebuilders. Genesis Homes will soon start work on its Edward’s View development in the Cumbrian village of... View Article

New Towns are key to growth

The Government has announced that over 100 sites across England have come forward to be considered for next generation of new towns. Every town will have the potential to deliver at least 10,000 homes and required infrastructure to support them.... View Article